This week is the culmination of the Holy Week Celebrations and the island is back to work. All the business' will have return to normal hours and the festivities are back to the basics like the celebration of Jose De Diego.
Jose de Diego Day is celebrated annually on the island on the third Monday in April. Jose was born in Aguadilla in 1866 and spent his life and career working toward the independence of Puerto Rico. He was a staunch and outspoken anti-Spanish rule activist in his day and partnered with President McKinley to overturn Spanish rule.
Many towns across the islands hold parades and festivals in remembrance of this great Puerto Rican patriot.
Jose de Diego Day is celebrated annually on the island on the third Monday in April. Jose was born in Aguadilla in 1866 and spent his life and career working toward the independence of Puerto Rico. He was a staunch and outspoken anti-Spanish rule activist in his day and partnered with President McKinley to overturn Spanish rule.
Many towns across the islands hold parades and festivals in remembrance of this great Puerto Rican patriot.
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