The 55th edition will be dedicated to clown Remi (José Vega), Olympic medalist Jasmine Camacho Quinn and rapper Vico C (Luis Armando Lozada Cruz).
The iconic Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián will be held Jan. 16-19, 2025. The event, which marks the close of the Christmas season, will pay tribute to Puerto Rican figures who have brought pride and joy to the people.
Under the theme "Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián: 55 años de tradición y cultura," the honoree ceremony will take place on the first day, Thursday, Jan. 16 , at 4:00 p.m., on Calle San Sebastián. On Sunday, Jan. 19, the procession of the Saint will take place at 10:00 a.m.
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The event will feature performers including Andres Waldemar, Joseph Fonseca, Javy Ventura, Willy Rosario, Los Hermanos Sanabria, Siete, La Secta, Christian Daniel, la Mulenze, Many Manuel, La India, Melina León, Plena Libre, Victoria Sanabria, Carlos Vives, and others.
For the second consecutive year, a trovador competition will be held at Plaza de Armas on Sunday, Jan. 19.
At the event's first press conference, it was announced that eight delegations from different parts of the island will perform on Sunday, Jan. 19, at "San Sebastián al Ritmo de la Bomba" at Plaza de la Barandilla at 3:00 p.m.
More exposure for artisans and business owners
About 50 artisans will be able to display their work in the Arturo Somohano, Beneficencia, Hostos and Ballajá plazas.
Also, for the first time, a tent will be set up for the Visual Arts program of the Escuela Especializada en Artes Visuales "Central High."
This edition will include 32 micro-business owners from countries including the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Peru and Colombia, who will have space to showcase their businesses at Plaza Ballajá alongside 24 local artisans.
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Entertainment for children
Children will also be a central part of the celebration. For their enjoyment, there will be circus shows, and clown Remi will be on hand to entertain them and spread joy.
As part of the traditional activities, the procession of the Saint will take place Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
"We hope people enjoy the culture and music, that people enjoy what it means to be Puerto Rican," said San Juan Mayor Miguel Romero about what he hopes will happen when the festivities conclude.
This year's edition of the Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián broke records with more than 700,000 attendees.
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