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The Torch Parade is the first official parade of the Aruba Carnival Season.
Originally organized by the Tivoli Club, Aruba’s oldest social club, the Torch Parade is now the official opening parade on the Carnival organizer's (SMAC) schedule. The tradition continues with bright lights leading the way down the streets of Oranjestad.
The parade begins at 8 p.m. and sets the pace for the festivities to come in the following weeks.
| Date | Parade |
| January 9th, 2027 | Torch Parade |
| January 17th, 2027 | Fantasy Parade |
| January 23rd, 2027 | Children's Parade Noord |
| January 24th, 2027 | Children's Parade Oranjestad |
| January 29th, 2027 | Masquerade Parade |
| January 30th, 2027 | Jouvert Morning |
| January 30th, 2027 | Aruba's Grand Lighting Parade |
| January 31st, 2027 | Children's Parade San Nicolas |
| Febuary 4th, 2027 | Lighting Parade San Nicolas |
| Febuary 6th, 2027 | Grand Parade San Nicolas |
| Febuary 7th, 2027 | Grand Parade Oranjestad |
Aruba's Torch Parade
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