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