Considered one of the most popular celebrations of Central America, the festivities begin near the closing of November around “Dia de la Reina de la Paz,” or Queen of Peace Day. Which celebrates the patron of the population of San Miguel. Many Salvadorans abroad return to their homeland to take part and view this musical celebration. Musical bands march the streets of the parade route. Intricate themed floats also make appearances and each float has a queen, the queen of carnival. As night overtakes the celebrations from afar the San Miguel Carnival looks like a dark sea of happy onlookers, the only light being the luminous floats that illuminate the parade’s end ahead.
