Other decorations are less natural, including balloons and lights; these are used to make the rafts appear blue and white, the colors of the town's flag. The principal decoration is an image of the Virgin Mary. Afro-Pacific music is performed on the balsadas when they are floated, and occupants often dance; the festivities have expanded to include pyrotechnics as the balsadas approach the town square.
Other ornaments that are not naturally occurring, such as balloons and lights, are used to make the rafts appear blue and white, matching the colors of the town's flag. The main decoration is an image of the Virgin Mary. Afro-Pacific music is performed on the balsadas when they are floated, and participants often dance; the celebrations have expanded to include fireworks as the balsadas approach the town square.