Jéssica Acevedo, owner of Lumé By Jess, criticized the event's organization for blocking public access to merchants' stalls. ^[1] Merchants reported no sales due to restricted access, with some losing perishable goods and investments. ^[2] The event's security measures included metal detectors and cordoned-off areas, preventing public access to merchants. ^[3] Aguadilla Mayor Julio Roldán confirmed 200 state and municipal agents were deployed for security during the event. ^[4] The costume competition will take place on November 21, the preliminary on November 22, and the final on November 24 at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum. ^[5] Willianette Robles Cancel, CEO of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, stated the event's purpose was to showcase Puerto Rican culture and hospitality. ^[6]