<Li> They are held primarily on the main streets of the town or city . </Li> <Li> People gather in the streets to watch parades . </Li> <Li> Most of the disguised people carry a "Vejiga" or whip to hit people . </Li> <Li> Typical music such as merengue and bachata is played throughout the celebration to add some excitement to it . </Li>

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