Aruba

Set against the steady trade winds of the southern Caribbean, the Aruba Hi-Winds Festival 2026 returns from May 13–18, 2026 at the iconic Fisherman’s Huts (Hadicurari/Sarah-Quita Beach) in Aruba. Now in its 38th edition, this six-day watersports celebration brings together elite windsurfers, kite surfers, wing foilers, and rising youth competitors for high-energy racing along turquoise […]

Official 2026 Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026 – confirmed by race entries listing the event in the 2026 calendar.Start Time: Early morning 5:00-5:30 am (standard start for this event)Course: Race begins at Joe Laveist Sport Park in San Nicolas and finishes in Oranjestad near Alhambra Casino & Shops – making it a full traverse of

While the capital draws global attention for its finale, the Grand Parade in San Nicolas delivers one of the most vibrant and locally loved celebrations of the Aruba Carnival season. Known for its energetic street atmosphere, creative costumes, and strong community participation, this parade brings Carnival spirit to the island’s southern district in a way

Aruba’s Grand Parade in Oranjestad 2026 is the pinnacle of the island’s Carnival season – a dazzling procession of music, colour, elaborate costumes, and pure celebration. Scheduled for Sunday, February 15, 2026, this parade marks one of the happiest and most energetic days of the year. Locals and visitors alike line the streets from morning

Few Carnival traditions capture the emotional intensity of a festival’s final night quite like the Burning of King Momo. In Aruba, this fiery farewell marks the official close of weeks of parades, music competitions, pageantry, and island-wide celebration. As the towering effigy of King Momo goes up in flames, the moment signals both an ending