Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine January 2018 | Page 47

EVENTS JANUARY 1 New Year’s Plunge At noon on January 1st, join other excited participants as they pluge into the ocean at Moomba Beach, all for fun. After the plunge, enjoy a delicious bowl of traditional Dutch pea soup to warm you up. JANUARY - FEBRUARY Carnival This is Aruba’s biggest party of the year, a month-long celebration. Street parties, great music, queen shows, calypso shows, magical parades, food and fun are all part of this festive celebration. The jouvert and parades are fun- filled spectacular events, not to be missed. JANUARY 24 - 28 Aruba International Bike Week This annual international bike event attracts bikers from several countries who ship their motorcycles to Aruba to participate in the event. Contacts: Mr. Rudy Croes at Tel. [phone] or [email protected], or Mr. Nahar at Tel. [phone] or [email protected]. MARCH 18 Aruba Internatioal Half Marathon Aruba’s most popular running race draws over 200 competitors from countries including Venezuela, Colombia, the Netherlands Antilles, USA, and Holland. The 10K event starts at 5:30 p.m. on L.G. Smith Blvd., and ends at the Marriott parking lot. Contact Vanessa Tromp at Tel. [phone] or [email protected] for additional information. Photo Credit: Gail Frederick