Carnaval Miami
Feb 11 - Apr 8, 2023
Recurring daily through Apr 8, 2023
Greater Miami & Miami Beach plays host to one of the largest celebrations of Hispanic culture every year: Carnaval Miami. This fun, energetic festival brings together culture seekers from across the globe as Miami comes alive with a celebration of Latin music, art, food, sports and fashion. Taking place from February 11 to April 8, 2023, Carnaval Miami promises fun for the whole family.
Editor’s Note: Please check with event organizers to confirm that events are happening as planned.
Carnaval Miami Supports Local Families
More than just a festival, Carnaval Miami was created by the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana to support the community it celebrates. For that reason, proceeds from Carnaval Miami benefit the Kiwanis of Little Havana Foundation, which changes children’s lives by funding sports leagues, summer camps, school supplies, college scholarships and offering family assistance.
What to Expect at Carnaval Miami
Don’t miss these special events at Carnaval Miami.
Miss Carnaval Miami
February 11 at 7 p.m.
This iconic event is more than a beauty contest – contestants are also judged on talent, poise and community involvement by a group of business, media and civic organization representatives. The Miss Carnaval Miami winner becomes the goodwill ambassador of Carnaval Miami, Kiwanis Club of Little Havana and Kiwanis of Little Havana Foundation. She also wins college scholarship money and paid entry to the Miss Florida USA pageant. If watching the contest sounds like a fun time to you, tickets will be available through the official Carnaval Miami website.
Manuel Artime Theater, 900 SW 1st St., Little Havana
24th Annual Carnaval on the Mile
March 4 & 5 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Carnaval on the Mile is a weekend-long celebration of local art, music, fine dining and entertainment along Miracle Mile in Coral Gables. Perfect for all ages, this event brings together work by more than 150 artists, 50 artisan vendors and an entire “Artist Village” with handicrafts, jewelry, paintings, sculptures and photography. Dance in the street to live jazz, funk and rock music, then make a reservation at one of Miracle Mile’s standout restaurants to refuel before you do it all again. No vehicles are allowed on Miracle Mile during this event.
Along Miracle Mile in Coral Gables
40th Annual Domino Tournament
March 6-8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Even on an ordinary day, Domino Park in Little Havana is a hotbed of some of the most competitive games around. During Carnaval Miami’s annual Domino Tournament, that competition gets turned up a notch. Watch as domino enthusiasts from all over the U.S. come together to laugh, eat delicious Latin food and engage in passionate matches of their favorite pastime. Businesses can participate by joining as a team, too. When it’s all over, there’s an awards ceremony.
Máximo Gómez “Domino” Park, 801 SW 15th Ave., Little Havana
40th Annual Golf Classic
March 9 at noon
Join businesspeople, avid golfers and Miami VIPs at the International Links Miami Melreese Golf Course as you compete in this annual golf tournament. The public is welcome, and all proceeds from the Golf Classic benefit the Kiwanis Little Havana Foundation’s scholarship fund.
International Links Miami Melreese Golf Course, 1802 NW 37th Ave., Miami
46th Annual Calle Ocho Music Festival
March 12 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
This annual Hispanic music festival is the largest of its kind in the world, and it’s Carnaval Miami’s marquee event. Spread across 20 blocks of Calle Ocho (Southwest 8th Street) in Little Havana, it features multiple live music stages, food pavilions, folkloric performances and entertainment for visitors of all ages. Throughout its 46-year history, the Calle Ocho Music Festival has debuted performances by artists who are now some of the biggest names in Latin music, such as Pitbull, Nicky Jam and Maluma, to name a few.
Along Calle Ocho in Little Havana
Carnaval Miami Soccer 5v5 Challenge
April 8 at 9 a.m.
The Carnaval Miami Soccer 5v5 Challenge provides a day of fun and healthy activities for the whole family. More than 4,000 attendees comprise 100 teams, ages U8 to U19, participating for trophies and glory as Carnaval Miami 5v5 Tournament winners!
Amelia Earhart Park, 401 E 65th St, Hialeah
By: Jennifer Agress | Jan 24, 2022