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Carnival

Aruba CarnavalCarnival means weeks of events that bring you the vibrant music, Colorfully decorated floats, Costumed groups of celebrants of all ages, The Aruba carnival youth Queen election. Watch the live music in the streets of San Nicolas that lasts until sunrise. And finally the grand carnaval parade through Oranjestad.
where else can you find Antillean tumba music, Dutch carnival music, English Caribbean steel bands and the Latin salsa beats on one event.. You can find it at Aruba Carnival.










DATE
 
EVENT / LOCATION
08 February
2:00 PM Children's Parade
SAN NICOLAS
13 February 8:00 PM Children's Carnival Queen Election
ORANJESTAD
Youth Queen Election & Coronation
ORANJESTAD
14 February 1:00 PM Children's Parade
NOORD
8:00 PM Aruba Tivoli's Lighting Parade
ORANJESTAD
15 February 2:00 PM Grand Children's Parade
ORANJESTAD
19 February 8:00 PM Aruba's Carnival Queen Election & Coronation
ORANJESTAD
21 February   4:00 AM Jouvert Morning & Payama Party
SAN NICOLAS
1:00 PM Grand Parade
SAN NICOLAS
22 February 12:00 PM Aruba's Famous Grand Parade ORANJESTAD
23 February Monday CARNIVAL MONDAY
National holiday -  official day of rest.
5:00 PM Horse Parade
ORANJESTAD
7:00 PM Old Mask Parade Burning of the Momito
SAN NICOLAS
24 February 8:00 PM Grand Evening Parade & Burning of Momo
ORANJESTAD
25 February Wednesday Ash Wednesday