Carnaval Miami

Get ready for eight weeks of Carnaval season. From February 19 to April 19 on select dates, Greater Miami & Miami Beach will play host to an exciting series of events that celebrate the best Latin music, art and food the destination has to offer: Carnaval Miami, one of the largest annual celebrations of Hispanic culture. Food, music, fashion and sports … these lively family-friendly events promise fun for culture seekers of all ages.

One of the best parts about attending Carnaval is that proceeds benefit the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana, which enhances children’s lives by funding sports leagues, summer camps, school supplies and college scholarships and offering family assistance. So just know that while you are dancing and eating some great Latin food, you are also giving back to the local community.

Carnaval Miami Main Events

43rd Annual Miss Carnaval Miami Pageant

February 22 at TBD time

Don’t miss the Miss Carnaval Miami Pageant, Carnaval’s Miami iconic opening event at Miami Senior High School in Little Havana. Featuring female leaders ages 16 to 26, this is not your average beauty contest. Contestants are also judged by a group of their business, media and civic organization peers on their community involvement and talent. The Miss Carnaval Miami winner will become the 2024 goodwill ambassador of Carnaval Miami, Kiwanis Club of Little Havana and Kiwanis of Little Havana Foundation and get the honor of hosting the rest of the events. She’ll also win college scholarship money and paid entry to the Miss Florida USA pageant.
Miami Senior High School, 2450 SW 1st St, Miami, FL 33135

Putting for Education Golf Classic

February 19 at 10 a.m.

Compete against affluent businesspeople, avid golfers and Miami VIPs in the annual Putting for Education Golf Classic at Trump National Doral Golf Club in Doral. The public is welcome, and all proceeds benefit the Kiwanis Little Havana Foundation’s scholarship fund, which awards four-year college scholarships to undergraduate students who otherwise would not have the opportunity for a higher education.
Trump National Doral Golf Club, 4400 NW 87th Ave, Miami, FL 33178

Carnaval on the Mile

March 1 & 2, beginning at 10 a.m. both days

Dance the weekend away at Carnaval on the Mile, a two-day celebration of local art, music and fine dining along Miracle Mile in the heart of Coral Gables. During this weekend, Miracle Mile shuts down the street to vehicles to create a safe, fun promenade where you can shop, dance and eat. Visit Artist Village to check out local artists and artisan vendors selling handmade crafts, jewelry, paintings, sculptures and photography, then dance in the street to live jazz, funk and rock music. After dancing, sit down, rest your feet and eat at one of Miracle Mile’s best restaurants for some great people watching and relaxation.
Along Miracle Mile in Coral Gables

Domino Tournament

March 3-5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Get ready for some bravado and theatrics during Carnaval Miami’s annual  Domino Tournament at Domino Park in Little Havana. On a typical day, Domino Park is the place to find some of the most competitive games around, but during Carnaval Miami, the tournament turns up the heat, with awards given at the end. Enjoy laid-back afternoons of laughing, eating delicious Latin food and watching friendly-but-impassioned dominoes matches. Businesses can participate by joining as a team, too.
Máximo Gómez “Domino” Park, 801 SW 15th Ave., Miami, FL 33135

Calle Ocho Music Festival

March 10 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Experience 15 blocks of music, food and fun at this annual Hispanic music festival, the largest of its kind, on Calle Ocho (SW 8th Street) in Little Havana. Carnaval Miami’s marquee event features live music on multiple stages, food pavilions, folkloric performances and entertainment for visitors of all ages. The Calle Ocho Music Festival has debuted performances by some of Latin music’s biggest artists, such as Pitbull, Nicky Jam and Maluma, to name a few.
Along Calle Ocho from SW 12th to 27th avenues

Carnaval Miami Soccer 5v5 Challenge

April 19 at 9 a.m.

This free event provides a fun day of exciting sports competition for the whole family. More than 4,000 attendees on teams from under-8 to under-19 years old will play for trophies and bragging rights at the Carnaval Miami Soccer 5v5 Challenge.
Location TBD

By: Laura Grier | December 18, 2023