Greater Miami & Miami Beach plays host to one of the largest series of events and celebrations of Hispanic culture every year: Carnaval Miami. Taking place on on a range of dates between February 11 and April 8, 2023, these fun and energetic happenings bring together culture-seekers from across the globe as Miami comes alive with a celebration of Latin music, art, food, sports and fashion, promising fun for all.

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. Proceeds from Carnaval Miami benefit the Kiwanis of Little Havana Foundation, which enhances children’s lives by funding sports leagues, summer camps, school supplies and 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 6:30 p.m.

This iconic event at the Manuel Artime Theater in Little Havana 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. Tickets are on sale now.
Manuel Artime Theater, 900 SW 1st St., Miami, FL 33135

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 also brings together work by a number of artists and artisan vendors selling handmade crafts, jewelry, paintings, sculptures and photography at the “Artist Village.” 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

Domino Tournament

March 6-8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Even on an ordinary day, Domino Park in Little Havana is the setting for 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., Miami, FL 33135

Golf Classic Tournament

March 9 at 10 a.m.

Compete with businesspeople, avid golfers and Miami VIPs alike at International Links Miami Melreese Country Club, near Miami International Airport, 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, FL 33125

Calle Ocho Music Festival

March 12 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

With this annual Hispanic music festival being one of the largest of its kind, it’s no wonder why it’s Carnaval Miami’s marquee event. Spread across 15 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 the years, 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, at Amelia Earhart Park in Hialeah, is a day of fun and exciting sports competition for the whole family. Thousands of attendees, comprised of different teams between the ages of U8 to U19, go head-to-head competing for winner’s trophies and titles in this action-packed day of soccer rivalry.

Amelia Earhart Park, 401 E. 65th St, Hialeah, FL 33013

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