An evening of glamour, talent, and cultural pride marked the official elections of Aruba Carnival 2026, where both the youth and the mature generation of the island were celebrated through special coronations. During the gala, two queens were chosen to represent Aruba in the upcoming carnival season.
Kyra Jong – Dushi Carnaval Youth Queen 2026
Kyra Jong, representing Dushi Carnaval, was crowned Aruba Youth Carnival Queen 2026 after impressing the judges with her stage presence, elegance, and powerful message. In addition to winning the main title, Kyra also received the Best Speech Award.
Anwizyann Geerman was also recognized with the Pay.aw Youth Queen Award as a symbol of her dedication, charisma, and leadership in the youth category, and she was crowned the Most Popular Youth Queen.
Marylain Ras – Mrs. Carnaval Aruba 2026
In the adult category, Marylain Ras, representing TOB Group, was crowned 30th Mrs. Carnaval Aruba 2026. Her selection marked a special milestone, celebrating the 30th edition of the Mrs. Carnaval Aruba competition.
Marylain Ras demonstrated not only elegance and strong stage presence, but also a deep knowledge of carnival culture. This earned her the Best Speech Award, recognizing her ability to communicate and represent the spirit of Aruba Carnival with pride and passion. She also won the Pay.aw Mrs. Carnaval Award.
Carnival Aruba 2026 Has Officially Begun
With the coronation of Kyra Jong and Marylain Ras, a season filled with color, music, and joy for the entire island has officially begun.