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Tuesday 9 January 2024

The 70th Carnaval season began with a colorful and exciting

“Fakkel” Parade!

For this parade, 10 thousand people
were in attendance, all enjoying the
breezy, colorful atmosphere accom-
panied by Soca music from 9 different
groups. Each group rocked it own
theme throughout the night, and the
parade walkers were seen decorated
with glitter, sequence and electric
lights wrapped around their hands,
neck and waist.
On Friday, January 6th, one day be-
fore the Fakkel parade, Aruba got
to see a tribute show honoring 70
years of the Carnaval tradition on
the island, as well as paying respects
to musicians and bands that have
contributed to what makes the Aru-
ban Carnaval so unique and deeply
cherished by locals.
Want to be part of the Carnaval expe-
rience this coming two months? Here
(Oranjestad)—Aruba got to witness is a schedule of upcoming Carnaval
the opening parade of this year’s activities and parades! Don’t forget
Carnaval season during the “Fakkel” to bring some seats and drinks, and
parade Saturday night. The night was enjoy an integral part of the Aruban
full of colorful, bright lights, upbeat culture with your friends, family and
Soca music and endless dancing! locals!q