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Three days of "LA PEQUEÑA SANSE

The original "festival" (in the 1950’s) was organized by a priest at the San Jose Church, which is located on San Sebastián Street, to celebrate the feast day of San Sebastián. The annual feast-day festival lasted only a few years.

 

In 1970, the festival was restarted and it has been held annually ever since. It always occurs around San Sebastián’s feast day, which is January 20th. The festival is typically held on the third weekend of January, and usually runs from Thursday to Sunday. Always double check exact dates before making vacation plans around these dates as things have been known to change from year to year.

 

The San Sebastián Street Festival Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián), popularly referred to as La SanSe, is a Puerto Rican festival that takes place annually on the third weekend of January in the Old San Juan of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Originally a street-wide commemorate (on the street of the same name honor of Saint Sebastian.

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2nd semester
August - December, 2026
Classes and Apprenticeship and Events (advance)

August 5 - December 16, 2026
Bomba Apprenticeship classes
Every Wednesday
6:30pm – 8:00pm Instructor: Lydia Pérez
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August 4 –November 17, 2026
Santos de Palo
Wood Carving Apprenticeship
Every Tuesday at 11:00am – 3:00pm. 
Instructor Carlos Santiago

Saturday Bomba Booth camp

September 26, 2026
1:00AM – 4:00pm
 
and

October 24, 2026
1:00PM -4:00pm 

Events:
November: Dia de la Puertorriqueñidad
Saturday November 21, 2026 At 1-4:00pm

December: Plena-Parranda
Saturday, December 19, 2026 at 1-4:00pm


 
Puerto Rican Institute for the Arts and Advocacy, Inc. (PRIAA)
P.O. Box 8168, Warwick, Rhode Island 02888


 
Copyright - 2026
Cultural Heritage Center1005 Main St. Suite 2228
Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860


 
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