Top 5 Festivals You Should Not Miss in Miami

Top 5 Festivals You Should Not Miss in Miami

Miami’s tourist draw is not only because of its warm climate and beaches but also because of its combination of diverse culture that create some of the best festivities in the U.S. Visit Miami in time of a local event or festival and the experience will surely teach you how to party.

Here are the top 5 festivals you should not miss in Miami.

1. Calle Ocho Festival

Calle Ocho Festival is the largest celebration of Latino culture in the U.S. It happens every year on 8th Street, thus the name “Calle Ocho”, the center of Cuban culture in the city and the busiest street in Little Havana. Considered as the biggest party block on the earth, it stretches a total span of 24 blocks of Latin-inspired revelry from concerts to dancing, food and children's activities. It offers two weeks of partying beginning late February until early March.

2. South Beach Wine and Food Festival

Happening every February, the South Beach Wine and Food Festival brings some of the world’s greatest and renowned chefs to South Florida to showcase their best culinary masterpieces in numerous tasty events. This festival brings together the best foods in the world, the finest wines and spirits, and famous culinary personalities.

3. Art Deco Festival

Miami’s Art deco Festival happens on a weekend in January in the center of the city’s Art Deco district in South Beach. During the festival, the area is transported back into time as far as the 1920s. Among the highlights of event are an antique car parade, jazz music and dancing and street theaters. Tourists are also offered guided tours and a wide collection of antique displays and memorabilia for purchase.

4. Winter Party Gay Festival

For the third sex, the Winter Party Gay Fest should not be missed. This 5-day event is a world-class social and cultural celebration of Miami’s gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender community. This festival is highlighted by the closing night beach party which is filled with lots of music and dancing.

5. Racing at Homestead-Miami Speedway

The Homestead-Miami Speedway is a racetrack south of the city. It plays host to the Ford Championship weekend and several final races of the season including the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, the IRL IndyCar Series and the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series.

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