Carnaval Miami

Miami, FL

Website: http://www.carnavalmiami.com/newdssite/newaboutpage.html

The largest Hispanic festival in the nation with a variety of events including contests, tournaments, art and jazz performances and the biggest street party of them all - Calle Ocho.

Join Miami's Latin community for one of largest parties of the year. This elaborate nine-day celebration includes musical performances by some of the greatest Latin artists, along with several other festivities. The highlight of Carnaval Miami is the Miss Carnival Contest, a beauty and talent competition featuring 30 Spanish-speaking young women. The winner takes her seat as the Queen of the Carnival and prepares to represent Miami's Hispanic community at the prestigious Miss Florida Pageant. See website for full list of happenings.