The Loíza Festival also known as the festival de Santiago Apósto, will take place tomorrow July, 24 to August 4, 2024 .The origins of the Loíza Carnival can be traced back to the African slaves brought to Puerto Rico during the colonial era. Many of these slaves were Yoruba, from what is now Nigeria, and they brought with them their rich cultural traditions and religious practices. The carnival is a reflection of this African heritage, blended with Catholic traditions introduced by Spanish colon