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The iconic La Vega Carnival kicked off on Sunday, 31 January 2025 with the parading of some 195 carnival groups. The famous “diablos cojuelos” (limping devils) were let loose to do their pranks on Sunday afternoons.
Thousands of people were captivated by the spectacle of the floats and the magic that surrounds one of the most famous cultural events in the Dominican Republic.
The event attracts thousands of Dominicans and hundreds of foreigners who join in the enjoyment of the joy that characterizes the activity each year.
Those in La Vega can also come early to tour the La Vega Carnival museum in the city center.
There are also carnival parades in Santiago, Bonao and Puerto Plata on Sundays in February, too.
In Santiago, the carnival is taking place within the Parque Central starting Sunday, 9 February through Sunday, 2 March. In Bonao, the carnival organized by...
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