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Aguadilla to Hold San Carlos Borromeo Patron Saint Festivities November 5-8 with Santa Rosa, D’León and More

Published Nov 4, 2026, 10:14 AM ASTvia El Nuevo Día

Aguadilla will celebrate its Fiestas de San Carlos Borromeo patron saint festivities from November 5 to 8, 2026, at the Rafael Hernández Marín town square, with four days of free concerts and cultural activities. The lineup includes Gilberto Santa Rosa, Óscar D’León, Milly Quezada, José Alberto 'El Canario', Lissette and iLe, along with music groups, troubadours and traditional artists.

The festivities open Thursday, November 5 at 7:00 PM with the official opening and the traditional Christmas lighting, featuring the Tuna de Cayey, Orquesta Creación Boricua and iLe. Friday brings the Orquesta del Areyto, a Jennifer López tribute, Conjunto Quisqueya and José Alberto 'El Canario'. Saturday has the pageant and parade, then Señorío Ponceño, Lissette and Tito Rodríguez Jr., followed that night by Milly Quezada and Gilberto Santa Rosa.

Sunday is a family day with Atención Atención, troubadours, Los Guardiola and Derek Novah, closing with Óscar D’León. Aguadilla mayor Julio Roldán Concepción said the festivities strengthen residents’ sense of belonging and promote coexistence between generations, while Tourism, Arts and Culture Office director Iván Cardona highlighted the goal of drawing visitors to the urban center, historic attractions, beaches and local merchants.

Event producer Resthield Deynes, president of Midnight Express, said each day has its own personality.

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SourceEl Nuevo Día

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