In 1971 the “Komité Karnaval Kòrsou” (Committee Carnival Curaçao) was founded under the leadership of Omalio Merien and the festivities entered a new era. The slogan of the 1971 Carnival was “KARNAVAL PA UN I TUR I PA UNI TUR” (Carnival for one and all and uniting one and all).

The Tumba was introduced as the road march. Simple parades were introduced in the streets; starting in Otrobanda across the Emma Brug towards Marie Pampoen.