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2006
Aruba Calendar of Events
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MARCH
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21st
ARUBA INTERNATIONAL HALF MARATHON (21 KM)
Sunday, March 19, 2006
International competitors participate in Aruba’s longest
road race, in a course that traverses the length of
the island from San Nicolas to Oranjestad. The race
begins at 6:30 a.m. Registration starts on February
1
Transportation available from Alhambra Casino to Joe
Laveist Sport Park at 4:30am.
Start time: Walking is at 5:30am
Start time: Roadrace is at 6:00am
Entry Fee US$10.00 incl. T-Shirt
Contact Willy Willems /IDEFRE Tel. (297)-582-4987
or Fax: (297)-583-6478 E-mail: idefre@setarnet.aw
for additional information or registration. |
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BANCO
DI CARIBE NATIONAL DRAG RACE
Friday, March 17, 2006 - Saturday, March 18, 2006
For More Information, Visit www.draginaruba.com |
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April 1 |
THRIFTY
CAR RENTAL SUPER SERIES DRAG RACE
Friday, March 31, 2006 - Saturday, April 1, 2006
For More Information, Visit www.draginaruba.com |
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APRIL
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Good
Friday (official holiday) |
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16
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Easter
Sunday (official holiday) |
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17
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Easter
Monday (official holiday) |
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28
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GARAGE
CENTRAAL EXTRAVAGANZA DRAG RACE
Friday, April 28, 2006 - Saturday, April 29, 2006
For More Information, Visit www.draginaruba.com |
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QUEEN’S
BIRTHDAY
Sunday, April 30, 2006
An official, government ceremony paying honor to Queen
Beatrix is followed by numerous sporting events and
family-friendly celebrations. Sports competitions,
kite flying contests and fun-filled activities are
held at various sites, including community centers. |
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46th
RBTT INTERNATIONAL BOULEVARD RACE (10K)
Sunday, April 30, 2006
Aruba’s most popular running race draws over 200 competitors
from countries including Aruba, Venezuela, Colombia,
Netherlands Antilles, the US and Holland. The 10K
event starts at 5:30 p.m. on L.G. Smith Blvd and ends
at the Aruba Ports Authority parking lot.
For More Information, E-Mail idefre@setarnet.aw |
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May 1 |
QUEENS
BIRTHDAY & LABOR DAY GOLF TOURNAMENT
Date: Sunday, April 30, 2006 - Monday, May 1, 2006
Amateur golfers team up to participate in this annual
tournament.
For More Information, Visit www.tierradelsol.com |
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MAY
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1
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Labor
Day (official holiday) |
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24
- 29
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ARUBA
SOUL BEACH MUSIC FESTIVAL 2006
Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - Monday, May 29, 2006
the Aruba Soul Beach Music Festival is a star-studded
event. The two-day concert series has featured past
performances by artists including Maze, Sean Paul,
Chaka Khan, Wyclef Jean, India Arie, the Gap Band,
Boyz 11 Men and Lauryn Hill. Highlights include comedy
nights as well as the performances by renowned rhythm
& blues musicians.
For More Information, Visit www.soulbeach.net |
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SETAR
NV ARUBA SUPER SERIES BRACKET DRAG RACE
Saturday, May 27, 2006 - Sunday, May 28, 2006
The Aruba Super Series Bracket Drag Race is a national
point series event that takes place at Palo Marga
International Raceway Park in San Nicolas.
For More Information, Visit www.draginaruba.com |
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JUNE
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2
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ARUBA
BEACH TENNIS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Friday, June 2, 2006 - Sunday, June 4, 2006
An international tennis tournament held at Moomba
Beach.
For More Information, Visit www.arubabeachtennis.com |
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HYUNDAI
SPEED WEEKEND DRAG RACE
Friday, June 23, 2006 - Saturday, June 24, 2006
A national point series event that takes place at
Palo Marga International Raceway Park in San Nicolas.
For More Information, Visit www.draginaruba.com |
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DERA
GAI (ST. JOHN’S DAY
Saturday, June 24, 2006
Aruba’s harvest festival is now a cultural celebration
featuring traditional song and dance. The symbol of
the rooster and bright yellow and red costumes are
central to celebrations held at various locations,
including community centers. |
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21st
ARUBA’S INTERNATIONAL TRIATHLON
Sunday, June 25, 2006
International competitors participate in a triathlon
including a 1.5 km swim, 40 km bike race and a 10
km run. More than 100 athletes are expected to participate
in the event, hosted by the Aruba Triathlon Association.
For More Information, E-Mail arubatriathlon@hotmail.com |
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July 4 |
20th
ARUBA HI-WINDS
Wednesday, June 28, 2006 - Tuesday, July 4, 2006
Aruba’s trade winds provide the perfect conditions
for an exciting windsurf and kite boarding competition.
One of the most popular amateur competitions in the
Caribbean, sailors from various countries participate
in categories of men, women, juniors, masters, free
style and Kite. Competitions are held off the beaches
at Fisherman’s Hut at Hadicurari.
For More Information, Visit www.aruba-hiwinds.org |
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JULY
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13th
ANNUAL ARUBA REEF CARE PROJECT
Saturday, July 1, 2006 - Sunday, July 2, 2006
A clean-up of the island’s most popular beaches, dive
and snorkel sites helps raise awareness for a clean
marine environment. With over 800 participants, including
local residents and visitors from around the world,
it is the island’s largest volunteer environmental
initiative.
For More Information, E-Mail c.perez@aruba.com |
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17th
HEINEKEN GREEN SYNERGY FESTIVAL
Friday, July 7, 2006
An annual concert series featuring musical stars from
the Caribbean and Latin American region. Last year,
popular merengue singer, Eddy Herrera headlined the
event.
For More Information, E-Mail garcias@setarnet.aw |
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11th
YOUTH BOWLING INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT 2006
Date: Sunday, July 9, 2006 - Saturday, July 15, 2006
Young bowlers participate in mixed teams in categories
including Pee Wee, Junior and Youth leagues. The tournament,
with the participation of host hotels La Cabana and
The Mill resort, is held at the Eagle Bowling Palace
in Pos Abao.
For More Information, E-Mail lillyputters@setarnet.aw |
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AUGUST
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4
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CAR
COLOUR SPEED WEEKEND
A national point series event that place at International
Raceway Park Palo Marga in San Nicolas. Contact Roland
Arends at Tel. (297) 584-0322 / Fax. (297) 587-3884.Visit
the website www.draginaruba.com
for additional information. |
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ARUBA
INTERNATIONAL PRO-AM GOLF TOURNAMENT
Thursday, August 24, 2006 - Wednesday, August 30,
2006
Professional and amateur golfers team up in a 2-day,
36-hole tournament featuring gifts, prizes and special
events.
For More Information, E-Mail oliver.riding@tierradelsol.com |
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SEPTEMBER
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1-3
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TEXACO
ONE COOL SUMMER INTERNATIONAL DRAG RACE
Friday, September 1, 2006 - Sunday, September 3, 2006
An international drag race and qualifying competition
marks the end of the Summit Super Series 2006. Drag
races take place at the Palo Marga International Raceway
Park.
For More Information, Visit www.draginaruba.com |
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TURIBANA
TO SANTA CRUZ 10K RACE
Sunday, September 10, 2006
Open road race that starts at 6:00 am from the bakery
of Panaderia del Campo, in Noord, and finishes at
the Betico Croes Sports Complex (Compleho Deportico
Betico Croes) in Santa Cruz.
For More Information, E-Mail idefre@setarnet.aw |
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Oct 2
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ULTIMATEBET.COM
ARUBA POKER CLASSIC
Monday, September 25, 2006 - Monday, October 2, 2006
A no limit Texas Hold'em poker tournament that brings
together players from all over the world to compete
for millions of dollars. Prior celebrity participants
have included Ben Affleck and Jennifer Tilly. The
Ultimate
Bet's 2006 event is part of the 6th season of the
World Poker Tour program, which airs on the Travel
Channel. The tournament will take place at the Radisson
Aruba Resort & Casino.
For More Information, E-Mail mgaddis@spiretch.com |
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OCTOBER
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5TH
ARUBA MUSIC FESTIVAL
Friday, October 6, 2006 - Saturday, October 7, 2006
Aruba Entertainment Center
Concert series featuring established, international
music stars. Headliners of past festivals included
such musical greats as Pat Benatar, the Doobie Brothers,
Crosby, Stills & Nash, Chicago, Jackson Browne,
John Mayer, Peter Frampton and Queen plus Paul Rogers. |
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ARUBA
FIRE DEPARTMENT 5K & 10K RUN
Sunday, October 8, 2006
A 5K and 10K race, following a circular route, beginning
and ending at the Fire House in Tanki Flip, is open
to all runners. The race begins at 5:30 p.m. Registration
starts on September 1, 2006.
For More Information, E-Mail idefre@setarnet.aw |
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28-29
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BALASHI
BEER FINALS SUPER FINALS DRAGRACES
Friday, October 27, 2006 - Saturday, October 28, 2006
An international drag race event featuring competitors
from the U.S., Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Curacao, Bonaire,
St. Maarten and Aruba. Drag races are held at Palo
Marga International Raceway Park in San Nicolas.
Visit the website www.draginaruba.com
for additional information. |
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NOVEMBER
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ARUBA
BEACH TENNIS INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Friday, November 3, 2006 - Sunday, November 5, 2006
Aruba is among the first to host an international
tournament in the new sport of beach tennis. Competitions
will be held on Eagle Beach, across from Chalet Suisse
Restaurant.
For More Information, E-Mail sjoerd@tennisaruba.com |
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25th
INTERNATIONAL VETERAN TENNIS CLASSIC
Friday, November 3, 2006 - Tuesday, November 7, 2006
Veteran tennis players from the US, Germany, Virgin
Island, Bonaire, Curacao and Aruba participate in
a tournament held at the Aruba Racquet Club.
For More Information, E-Mail arctennisclub@setarnet.aw |
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ARUBA
KLM OPEN TOURNAMENT
Saturday, November 4, 2006 - Saturday, November 11,
2006
Competitors, primarily from the Netherland, participate
in a tournament held at The Links at Divi All Inclusive
Resort and Tierra del Sol.
For More Information, E-Mail tierra.rent@setarnet.aw |
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16th
ARUBA HEINEKEN CATAMARAN REGATTA
Friday, November 10, 2006 - Friday, November 17, 2006
Celebrating its 16th anniversary, this annual international
catamaran regatta will decorate Aruba’s turquoise
waters with the colorful sails of catamarans from
Europe.
For More Information, Visit www.arubaregatta.com |
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DECEMBER
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SAINT
NICOLAS DAY
Tuesday, December 5, 2006
Adults and children celebrate annually the birthday
of Sinterklaas
(Saint Nicolas) accompanied by his "Zwarte Pieten"
(helpers) after his traditional arrival a few weeks
earlier, at the Paardenbaai Harbor in Oranjestad and
in time to greet the children of Aruba and reward
them with gifts for their good behavior during the
year. Many stores organize special events with Sinterklaas
and his helpers as guests of honor. |
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25
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CHRISTMAS
(Official Holiday) |
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26
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BOXING
DAY (Official holiday) |
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Aruba
At
A Glance
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Language:
Dutch (official), Papiamento (a Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch,
English dialect), English (widely spoken), Spanish
Government: Parliamentary democracy. part of the
Kingdom of the Netherlands; full autonomy in internal
affairs obtained in 1986 upon separation from the Netherlands
Antilles; Dutch Government responsible for defense and
foreign affairs
Capital: Oranjestad
Size: 193 sq km
Location: Caribbean, island in the Caribbean Sea,
north of Venezuela
Climate: tropical marine; little seasonal temperature
variation
Electricity: 110 Volts AC
Currency: Aruban Guilder/Florin
Driving:
Rentals: Plentiful, both international and local agencies
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