The Public Prosecutor’s Office has announced that during Carnival 72, the Aruba Police Force will once again carry out preventive weapon checks (preventive searches) to enhance public safety on the streets.
As in previous years, these preventive controls are intended to reduce the risk posed by weapons and their use during large public events. Police officers will be authorized to stop individuals, inspect clothing, bags, and packages, and conduct searches of vehicles and other means of transport for weapons.
The first Carnival event where preventive searches will take place is Fakkel in Oranjestad, scheduled for January 3 and 4, 2026.
In addition to Fakkel, preventive searches will also be conducted during the following Carnival events:
Oranjestad
- Children’s Carnival Parade – February 1, 2026
- Lighting Parade – February 7 and 8, 2026
- Grand Parade – February 15, 2026
San Nicolas
- Jouvert Morning – February 6, 2026
- Children’s Carnival Parade – February 8, 2026
- Lighting Parade – February 12 and 13, 2026
- Grand Parade – February 14, 2026
The official schedule for preventive searches is as follows:
- Fakkel, Oranjestad:
January 3, 2026, from 7:00 PM to January 4, 2026, at 7:00 AM - Children’s Carnival, Oranjestad:
February 1, 2026, from 12:00 PM to midnight - Jouvert Morning, San Nicolas:
February 6, 2026, from 10:00 PM to February 7, 2026, at 11:00 AM - Lighting Parade, Oranjestad:
February 7, 2026, from 7:00 PM to February 8, 2026, at 7:00 AM - Children’s Carnival, San Nicolas:
February 8, 2026, from 12:00 PM to midnight - Lighting Parade, San Nicolas:
February 12, 2026, from 7:00 PM to February 13, 2026, at 7:00 AM - Grand Parade, San Nicolas:
February 14, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM - Grand Parade, Oranjestad:
February 15, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM
The Public Prosecutor’s Office wishes the people of Aruba a joyful Carnival 72 and confirms that, together with the police, all necessary measures will be taken to ensure the safety of everyone.
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