Miami is well-known for its welcoming and festive atmosphere. It is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world. There are many annual events and festivals that celebrate Miami’s rich heritage and multicultural heritage.
These annual events offer unique experiences that celebrate everything, from fashion and art to food and music to sports, so if you’re looking for fun in Miami, these are the ones to check out.
Art Deco Weekend
Art Decor Weekend is a three day event that takes place in January. It allows art and design enthusiasts from all over South Florida to have exclusive access to limited edition pieces and meet artists. They also get to purchase unique art pieces. The event was originally created to attract people to Miami Beach. It has become one of the most popular and longest-running free events in the City.
Coconut Grove Arts Festival
The three-day event is held in Miami’s Coconut Grove neighborhood at Regatta Park on the first weekend of March. There will be artist booths, food stands and live music from local musicians. A zone for families with children’s activities is also available. The park has open-air art galleries that allow visitors to browse works by local, national and international artists.
South Beach Jazz Festival
The three-day festival celebrates Miami’s vibrant jazz scene and showcases its cultural and artistic diversity. There are more than 25 stages along South Beach that offer live music performances by renowned international and local artists. Power Access, a non profit organization that helps people with disabilities, receives proceeds from the event.
Miami International Boat Show
The Miami Marine Stadium hosts this epic boating event in February. It features yacht and boat dealers from all over the world displaying their latest watercraft. Visitors can test-drive luxury yachts, speedboats and fishing boats as well as personal watercraft and RIBs. Every year, the event draws more than 100,000 people. Take a drive up from Princeton.
Calle Ocho Music Festival
Calle Ocho Music Festival, an annual celebration of Latin culture, arts and music in Little Havana (close to Miami Shores), is an annual event. This free event features live music performances from local and international artists, food stands and art as well as activities for children. Calle Ocho, the largest Hispanic festival of the United States, has been going strong for more than 40 years.
Other highly rated annual events include Ultra Music Festiva in Miami, Rolling Loud and Aqua Girl at the Miami Book Fair.
