in the recent years, several of san sebastian festivals have been celebrated in different areas of florida and in dfw, texas. this has been a result of many puerto ricans moving to the united states and wanting to maintain a connection with their typical island traditions. the festivals programed in florida and dallas, texas have a duration of one to two days compared to the one celebrated in puerto rico which last four days. these festivals also have puerto rican food and rums, “cabezudos”, artisan market, and music.