Grandmother's Crown

Group:
Carnival Crown
Carnival Crown

My grandmother from my mom's side (Juanie Garrido Cladellas) gave me this crown that belonged to her. She was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico in 1945 and in 1956 when she was 11 years old, she was named Reina Infantil del Carnaval de Juan Ponce de Leon (Junior Queen of the Juan Ponce de Leon Carnival)
This is a popular carnival that started in the early 1900's and has been celebrated until now. It is consider one of the oldest carnivals celebrated in Puerto Rico and it happens every year.

Place(s): San Juan, Puerto Rico

– Ana Pavan

Relationship:  Grandchild of im/migrant Grandchild of im/migrant