Puerto Rico Guest® A Travel & Sports®, Inc. MasterGuide™ to Puerto Rico, © 2008 Select Language English | Español | Deutsch | Francais | Portugues Expert Help | Email this page | 34844 | Packages / Coupons / Auctions | Create Your MasterGuide™ | Advertise San Juan Bautista Day > Puerto Rico > Carolina: Isla Verde > Events 06/23/2009 - 06/23/2009 Celebration in honor of San Juan's patron saint. The capital and other coastal cities celebrate with festivities. Traditionally, at midnight merrymakers walk backward into the ocean and jump backwards three times to wash off bad luck. All photos © by their respective owners. Photos may not be reproduced in any form without the owners written permission. Symbol Key: Sponsors.