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lizzardo · 01-01-2010, 11:13 AM

This was from last year - take this and have it take place all over
the island. From our balcony in our house (don't have a video camera)
the sight is spectacular but you need ear plugs. And we are in one of the
most quiet neighborhoods on the island!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQ3Yqagwx5I

rob o · 01-01-2010, 11:31 AM

Thanks....do you know where this video was shot? Trying to identify the setting.

SanNic44 · 01-01-2010, 11:31 AM

Lizzardo,

I guess your post means you survived the shelling!

Hope you and the cats are well.

44

cindyo · 01-01-2010, 11:51 AM

Lizzardo, thanks for sharing....it was great !

lizzardo · 01-01-2010, 02:29 PM

It was 2007 - description says:
Crazy New Year's Eve fireworks on the island of Aruba. This was filmed from our 6th floor room at the Renaissance hotel in Oranjestad. We were told that the average family spends $250 on firework...

It is true that people spend major bucks on fireworks here. Mick
was like a little kid the first year. Couldn't believe the major
fireworks you could buy!

Here's some more recent videos

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1TXJ6Tg37I

*Andrea J.* · 01-02-2010, 12:28 PM

10 years ago we enjoyed our first christmas/new years on island.
all of our other aruba trips had been in the summer.
we had NO CLUE as to how loudly the arubans celebrated new years and it began prior to new years.
we were at the beach at the TAM and all of a sudden folks out in front of the resort we heard loud bomb like noises.
Oh My GOSH we thought it was a coup d'etat we ran over to the the watersports area to grab kevin and friend that were doing a windsurfing lesson. we had to "protect them and ourselves from the uprising!!!!

it was only after making fools of ourselves being in panic mode did we realize that there was not a coup d'etat, it was firecrackers celebrating the new millennium.

arubamark · 01-02-2010, 01:43 PM

I kinda thought it was downtown, looked liked the Marina and casino.

I'm curious how many guys clicked on the related videos 5th one down on the right!

DANNYO · 01-02-2010, 02:36 PM

Where do the locals on Aruba get fireworks,are they legal?

*Andrea J.* · 01-02-2010, 03:31 PM

oh ya they are legal
the folks get their fireworks from all over the island.
there are little huts/stores set up and there is lots of selection.

danadog56 · 01-02-2010, 04:31 PM

wow....now I am going to have to make plans to enjoy xmas and new years on the island...bet it would be great to see the fireworks from up at one of the water towers !!!!

01-01-2010, 11:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
lizzardo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 839	Sample of what last night was like! This was from last year - take this and have it take place all over the island. From our balcony in our house (don't have a video camera) the sight is spectacular but you need ear plugs. And we are in one of the most quiet neighborhoods on the island!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQ3Yqagwx5I Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ House for sale in Arashi - reduced for quick sale http://arashibeachhouse.com Aruba Kitten Rescue www.arubakitten.org

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01-01-2010, 11:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
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01-01-2010, 11:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
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01-01-2010, 02:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
lizzardo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 839	It was 2007 - description says: Crazy New Year's Eve fireworks on the island of Aruba. This was filmed from our 6th floor room at the Renaissance hotel in Oranjestad. We were told that the average family spends $250 on firework... It is true that people spend major bucks on fireworks here. Mick was like a little kid the first year. Couldn't believe the major fireworks you could buy! Here's some more recent videos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1TXJ6Tg37I Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ House for sale in Arashi - reduced for quick sale http://arashibeachhouse.com Aruba Kitten Rescue www.arubakitten.org Last edited by lizzardo; 01-01-2010 at 02:34 PM.

01-02-2010, 12:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor beach bar, alto vista chapel, cooks restaurant, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 12,028 Images: 74	10 years ago we enjoyed our first christmas/new years on island. all of our other aruba trips had been in the summer. we had NO CLUE as to how loudly the arubans celebrated new years and it began prior to new years. we were at the beach at the TAM and all of a sudden folks out in front of the resort we heard loud bomb like noises. Oh My GOSH we thought it was a coup d'etat we ran over to the the watersports area to grab kevin and friend that were doing a windsurfing lesson. we had to "protect them and ourselves from the uprising!!!! it was only after making fools of ourselves being in panic mode did we realize that there was not a coup d'etat, it was firecrackers celebrating the new millennium. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

01-02-2010, 01:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
arubamark Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rennaissance Island & Bully's Taxi Posts: 1,293 Images: 47	I kinda thought it was downtown, looked liked the Marina and casino. I'm curious how many guys clicked on the related videos 5th one down on the right! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

01-02-2010, 02:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
DANNYO Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marriott Surf Club Posts: 1,564 Images: 1	Where do the locals on Aruba get fireworks,are they legal? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________

01-02-2010, 03:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor beach bar, alto vista chapel, cooks restaurant, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 12,028 Images: 74	oh ya they are legal the folks get their fireworks from all over the island. there are little huts/stores set up and there is lots of selection. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

01-02-2010, 04:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
danadog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: everywhere and anywhere Posts: 1,619 Images: 13	wow....now I am going to have to make plans to enjoy xmas and new years on the island...bet it would be great to see the fireworks from up at one of the water towers !!!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Okay, so here we go again,,,,,,10 months and counting.....