San Germán to make Caribbean's largest arroz con dulce at 2026 festival

San Germán Puerto Rico will host a traditional food festival with a giant rice pudding attempt.

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The Festival de Arroz con Dulce y Almojábanas will be held 20-22 November 2026 at Plaza Francisco Mariano Quiñones in San Germán, Puerto Rico. ^[1]^[2]^[7] On 30 October 2026 at approximately 3:30 AM, a fire was reported in the El Retiro neighborhood of San Germán. ^[3] Police reported no individuals were injured as a result of the San Germán fire. ^[4] San Germán Fire Department personnel extinguished the fire which destroyed one residential home and one parked vehicle. ^[5] The complainant stated her 35 year old son was responsible for starting the fire. ^[6]

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Festival organizers will begin preparing what they state will be the largest arroz con dulce in the Caribbean on 22 November 2026 at 10:00 AM. · Metro Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
The Festival de Arroz con Dulce y Almojábanas will be held 20-22 November 2026 at Plaza Francisco Mariano Quiñones in San Germán, Puerto Rico. · Metro Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
On 30 October 2026 at approximately 3:30 AM, a fire was reported in the El Retiro neighborhood of San Germán. · El Nuevo DíaPuerto Rico
Police reported no individuals were injured as a result of the San Germán fire. · El Nuevo DíaPuerto Rico
San Germán Fire Department personnel extinguished the fire which destroyed one residential home and one parked vehicle. · El Nuevo DíaPuerto Rico
The complainant stated her 35 year old son was responsible for starting the fire. · El Nuevo DíaPuerto Rico
A 5K run will be held on 22 November 2026 at 7:00 AM as part of the festival, with $30 registration cost. · Metro Puerto RicoPuerto Rico

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