So you are here because 125 featured in the first Aruba Carnival blog left you wanting to see more of this visual feast! Likely you are from Aruba and possibly featured in this blog! Thank you for being such a gracious host to this American who you enthralled with your Carnival!
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[…] Carnival is a celebration leading into Lent that bonds the community together. As you can see elaborate costumes, which most often have sponsors, are the norm. Everything is over the top, fantastical, and all out incredible! This is a culture that knows how to come together to celebrate and be a display of joy. There is music along the entire parade route, which lasts for hours. Sometimes live, sometimes played through sound systems. Music, dancing, laughing, drinking and singing are on display for hours. We danced right along for hours as the parade (not like any parade I’ve ever seen before!) progressed in front of us. A kind local befriended us and gave us all the insider tips to get the most out of the experience. If this just isn’t enough for you, or you are searching for yourself in this massive coverage… […]