Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine April 2018 | Page 57
EVENTS
APRIL 27
57th International Boulevard Race
(10k)
Aruba’s most popular running race draws
over 200 competitors from countries
including Aruba, Venezuela, Colombia, the
Netherlands Antilles, USA, and Holland.
APRIL 27 - 28
Food Truck Festival
Savor the best of Aruba’s Food Trucks
during Eat Local’s Food Truck Edition. It
takes place in Downtown Oranjestad from
7 to 11 pm. All of the islands best food
trucks will be gathered in this one place.
MAY 23 - 29
18th Edition Aruba Soul Beach
Music Festival 2018
Held on Memorial Day holiday weekend,
this festival is a star-studded, two-night
concert series that has featured such artists
as Mary J. Blige, Tony Braxton, Alicia Keys,
and other notable artistes.
www.soulbeach.net
JUNE 24
Dera Gai (St. John’s Day)
Dera Gai, “Burying the Rooster”, is a 100
year old cultural festival which takes place
around the island, celebratnig the harvest with
traditional song, dance and bonfires.
JUNE 29-30
Aruba Summer Festival
4th edition of a two-day festival features
exciting artists never before seen live in Aruba.
Previous editions have featured artists like
Nicky Jam, Jerry Rivera, Elvis Crespo, Carlos
Vives, Pitbull, Enrique Iglesias, and other
notable artistes. Email Loco Lobo Productions
at: [email protected]
for travel package information
Photo Credit: Ian MacKenzie