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Fiesta de Santiago de Apóstol in Loiza Aldea, Puerto Rico
On July 25, the annual Santiago de Apóstol Festival is held in Loiza Aldea. This celebration is held to honor the city’s patron saint, St. James the Apostle. Many people believe St. James to be incarnated from African gods. Local residents line the streets to enjoy parades, concerts, and other celebrations. Masked vejigantes, individuals who represent the invading Moors stopped by St. James, but also symbolize mythical creatures with horns, are another festival highlight. The masks worn by the Vejigantes are elaborately decorated and popular festival souvenirs.
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