EVENTS
APRIL 27 57th International Boulevard 10k Race The popular race draws over 200 competitors from various countries including Aruba , Venezuela , Colombia , the Netherlands Antilles , USA , and Holland . For more information , contact Vanessa Tromp at Tel . ( 297 ) 593-5801 or arruwac @ gmail . com
APRIL 27
King ’ s Birthday An official government ceremony is held in honor of King Willem Alexander , followed by numerous sporting events and familyfriendly celebrations throughout the island .
MAY 24 - 29 17th Edition of Aruba Soul Beach Mucic Festival A star-studded , two-night concert series that has featured such artists as Mary J . Blige , Tony Braxton , Alicia Keys , Sinbad , Jennifer Hudson , Ne-yo , Babyface , Robin Thicke and more . . .
JUNE 24 Dera Gai ( St . John ’ s Day ) Dera Gai , “ Burying the Rooster ” is a 100 year old cultural festival around the island celebrating the harvest with traditional song , dance and bonfires .
JUNE 24 Aruba Summer Festival This third edition of a two-day festival features exciting artists never before seen live in Aruba . Packages for the festival are available . For more information , contact Loco Lobo Productions at diarioaruba @ yahoo . com
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