This years events will take place on Friday April 26 – Sunday April 28, 2024
On April 17, 1797, a fleet of 60 British ships reached the coast of San Juan with the purpose of besieging the city and taking possession of the Island of Puerto Rico.
They disembarked along the shores of Boca de Cangrejos and seized Cangrejos (now Santurce), sustaining a strong attack on the island of San Juan from the east side of Laguna del Condado.
The military forces of the Puerto Rico Regiment, the Disciplined Militias and hundreds of Puerto Rican civilians came to defend the homeland from all parts of the Island.
After just 15 days they defeated the invading enemy, provoking their decisive withdrawal on May 2.
The battle became known as the 1797 Battle of San Juan.
On April 26 – 28, 2024 you can relive history with the Regimiento Fijo de Puerto Rico as they re-enact various battles that took place during 1797.
Period costumes, weapons and battle strategies will be on display as living history volunteers reenact life in 1797.
Schedule for 2024 (subject to change)
Friday, April 26, 2024
10an to 12pm : Living History at Castillo San Cristobal Demonstrations of 18th century civil and military life
1pm to 3pm: Tours through the streets and squares of Old San Juan
6pm: Recreating the legend of La Rogativa. Leaving from Plaza de Colón along San Francisco Street to the San Juan Cathedral.
Saturday, April 27, 2024
10am: Battle reenactment of the British landing on the coast of Cangrejos. Share with the public. Firing of rifles and cannons.
1pm: Battle reenactment of the British landing on the coast of Cangrejos.
7pm: Presentation of Period Dances Place: Plaza de Norzagaray at the entrance to Castillo San Cristóbal Participation of the Bayamón Municipal Band and the Period Dance Group.
Sunday, April 23
9:30am to 11:30pm – Castillo San Felipe Del Morro. Demonstrations of civil and military life of the 18th century >
1:30pm to 3:30pm – San Cristobal Fort. Demonstrations of civil and military life of the 18th century Rifle and cannon shooting demonstrations
1797 Battle of San Juan Reenactment
When: April 26 – 28, 2024
Where: Old San Juan, Ballajá Barracks to Castillo San Felipe del Morro, San Juan Museum, Boca de Cangrejos Beach, Pinones
More Info: Website
This is a great event for all the family but note that the main event includes loud noises from the canon and gun fire
