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.
Decorations other than those found in nature, such as inflatables and lights, are used to give the rafts a blue and white appearance, matching the colors of the town's flag. The most prominent decoration is an image of the Virgin Mary. Afro-Pacific music is played on the balsadas when they are floated, and participants often dance; the festivities have grown to include fireworks as the balsadas approach the town square.