Carnaval Miami

Get ready for eight weeks of Carnaval season. Beginning February 19, Greater Miami & Miami Beach will host an exciting series of events celebrating the best Latin music, art and food the destination has to offer: Carnaval Miami, an expansive celebration of Hispanic culture. These lively, family-friendly events promise fun for everyone.

One of the best parts about attending Carnaval is that proceeds 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. So while you’re dancing and eating fantastic Latin food, know that you are also giving back to the local community.

Carnaval Miami Main Events

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

43rd Annual Miss Carnaval Miami Pageant

February 22 at 7 PM

The Miss Carnaval Miami pageant, an iconic Carnaval Miami event, will take place at Miami Senior High School in Little Havana, where female leaders ages 16 to 26 will be judged on their community involvement as well as their beauty, poise and talent. The Miss Carnaval Miami winner will become the 2025 brand ambassador of Carnaval Miami, the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana and the Kiwanis of Little Havana Foundation and host the remaining Carnaval Miami 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

Carnaval on the Mile

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

Dance the weekend away at Carnaval on the Mile, a free two-day celebration of local art, music and food along Miracle Mile in the heart of Coral Gables. On Saturday and Sunday, Miracle Mile will close 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, dance in the street to live jazz, funk and rock music, then enjoy food from the many vendors and great people watching.
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 Máximo Gómez Park, known to locals as Domino Park, in Little Havana. On a typical day, it’s the place to find some of the most competitive games around, and during Carnaval Miami, the tournament turns up the heat, with awards given at the end. Enjoy delicious Latin food while watching friendly-but-impassioned dominoes matches. Businesses can participate by joining as a team. The event is free and open to the public
Máximo Gómez Park, 801 SW 15th Ave., Miami, FL 33135

Calle Ocho Music Festival

March 9 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Experience 15 blocks of music, food and fun at the Calle Ocho Music Festival, the largest Latin music festival in the United States, 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 everyone. Through the years, it has spotlighted 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 TBD at 9 a.m.

The free Carnaval Miami Soccer 5v5 Challenge promises a fun day 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 in a five-on-five format.
TBD location

By: Sara Liss | January 30, 2025