Aruba carnival

• Location: Oranjestad and towns across Aruba

• Category: True Carnival

• Dates/Time: Early January to Ash Wednesday (main parades in February)

• Duration: ~2 months

• Attendance: Tens of thousands of attendees, including international visitors

• Venue: Streets of Oranjestad, San Nicolas, and other districts

• Organizer: Stichting Arubaanse Carnaval (SAC)

• Established: 1954

• Symbolic or Satirical Content: Medium

• Cultural or Ritual Roots: Yes

• Global or Migrant Influence: High

Participation Tips

• Participation Type: Participatory

• Participation Level (Scale): 5/5

• Requires Costume to Join: Yes, for parade participants; festive attire encouraged for all attendees

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes