Puerto Rico Guest® A Travel & Sports®, Inc. MasterGuide™ to Puerto Rico, © 2008 Select Language English | Español | Deutsch | Francais | Portugues Expert Help | Email this page | 33754 | Packages / Coupons / Auctions | Create Your MasterGuide™ | Advertise Masks Festival > Puerto Rico > Hatillo > Events 787-262-2093 787-262-3561 787-262-2093FX Year-round 12/28/2008 - 12/28/2009 Plaza de Recreo José Ramón Millán. Celebrated since the Spaniards founded Hatillo in 1823. It represents the biblical story of King Herod ordering the death of all infant boys, attempting to kill Baby Jesus. Men with colorful masks and costumes represent the soldiers, who run or ride through the town from early morning looking for the children. Food, crafts and music. All photos © by their respective owners. Photos may not be reproduced in any form without the owners written permission. Symbol Key: Sponsors.