Legend says firecrackers ward off evil spirits. Starts at 8 pm in San Nicolaas. Aruba's oldest Social Club, Aruba Tivoli Club, organizes spectacular Lighting Parade in streets of Oranjestad.
All participants have costumes brilliantly decorated.
Begins at 2 pm in San Nicolaas. Carnival festivities culminate with Grand Carnival parade, always Sunday before Ash Wednesday. Main event, starts at 11 am in Oranjestad and continues throughout evening in streets of city. Begins 6 pm in San Nicolaas. End of Carnival Season in Oranjestad.