KRALENDIJK — Carnival celebrations on Bonaire passed quietly over the weekend, without any noteworthy incidents.
As is usually the case, the parade in Rincon was somewhat less crowded than in Kralendijk, where more groups traditionally participate and significantly larger audiences line the route.
Once again, the participating groups stood out with their beautiful and colorful costumes. A notable detail this year was that both the Rincon and Kralendijk parades started exactly on schedule, something that has not always been the case in previous years.
According to a statement from the Caribbean Netherlands Police Force (KPCN), the final group reached the finish line at 5:56 p.m. The only remaining event on the program is the closing of the carnival season with the kimamentu di momo(burning of King Momo).
No public holiday
Unlike the situation on Curaçao, the day after the main carnival parade is no longer a public holiday on Bonaire. The day off was exchanged for a public holiday for the celebration of Dia di Rincon on April 30.
