The San Sebastián Street Festival

The San Sebastián Street Festival (Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián) has been an annual event on Calle San Sebastián in Old San Juan since 1970. San Sebastián (Saint Sebastian) was a Christian who was martyred for his faith. There is a street on the north side of Old San Juan named in his honor.The festival is typically held on the third weekend of January, and runs from Thursday to Sunday.The San Se Festival has evolved over time, though it still is full of tradition and Puerto Rican cultural heritage. Mostly, it is a great big party, with people enjoying every aspect of it. There are lots of live music shows, both traditional and contemporary. also expect music/dance to happen randomly & spontaneously throughout the streets, where people join in the song and dance. There are plenty of dance performances, both folkloric and modern, by professionals and party-goers alike. And all along the parade routes you will find food, drink, and more than 500 artisans displaying/selling their works.