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    Carnaval On The Mile

    4.4 (21 reviews)

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    Ariel W.

    Carnaval on the Mile is an annual free weekend long street festival in Coral Gables. It was started in 1978 by the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana as an event to share the Cuban culture in Miami. They still sponsor the event along with NBC 6 and Telemundo 51. Proceeds go to scholarship grants, youth summer camps and a charter school in Little Havana that will open in August. The festival is always held the first weekend in March and is open from 10 AM until 10 PM. It was back after being on hiatus for two years due to Covid. Miracle mile is closed off to traffic and tents are erected selling food, alcoholic beverages, merchandise, and works by more than 100 fine artists. There is also two stages, one 37th Avenue and the other on LeJeune Road, with live bands and DJ's. At KidzNook children enjoyed interactive games, art and crafts by Kiddos Magazine and special performances by area students. The event is dog friendly and I enjoyed seeing all of the pups. This was my first time attending this festival. I love Coral Gables and Miracle Mile and Carnaval has something for everyone. I had to park a few blocks away but it was a beautiful day for a walk. I would definitely come back for more fun and food next year.

    Different shops down the mile
    Myra D.

    So much fun. Carnaval is a combination of the past art festival featuring different artwork, clothing, etc. They also have food from restaurants in the area and you can also eat at the restaurants in the mile if you want to sit down and relax and enjoy the view. They also had 2 stages with live music. Great bands, fun people. Check it out. Two day event, no cost to enter. Ample parking around the area (street or garage parking).

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    Amanda B.

    Great place to experience art, jewelry, drinks and food from local artists and vendors. Kids can enjoy a number of activities too!

    Tati Z.

    What a lovely event located in the center of Miracle Mile in Coral Gables. This is my first time experiencing it and I definitely plan on coming back next year, even though parking is a PAIN! I feel that's the major downfall of the whole event besides the fact it can get really crowded, which makes it difficult to walk and take pictures. I really didn't get many good pictures; I decided to stop taking pictures and just enjoying the moment. Carnaval on the Mile even had entertainment for the kids - rides and lots of photobooths with props. There were so many local business...food and drinks everywhere! Exactly how I like it. I really didn't stay that long because I honestly wasn't expecting it to be such a hit and I had other commitments to attend to. Next time I will not make the same mistake and plan to be there the whole day.

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    Ruth J.

    This year was slow. I believe it was because of the Virus. But it was still nice. I go every year . They still try to do a good job . It just was not the same.

    Abisai H.

    Not on the mile this year, it's on Alhambra. Typical carnival food... corn, kabobs, etc. Two stages this time but a VIP wine and food area. Bacardi has a huge stand for drinks, serving their classics. Cuba libre, margaritas and other of your typical plus actual Bacardi shots. Good experience, this yearly event never disappoints, many galleries and artists on the rise. Only in town for two days, be sure to check it out!

    Aida A.

    This was our first time on Carnaval on the Mile. Miracle Mile this weekend was decorated with Beautiful Art and Music. There were lots of people but a nice crowd. Also there was plenty of food to choose from either from vendors or from restaurants. Parking was not a problem at all we used valet parking from one of the open restaurants. Definitely we'll go back next year.

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    YES!! The Festival is full of dogs and there's even a section where they have water, treats, and items to buy for dogs.

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    Umbrella Sky Project

    Umbrella Sky Project

    4.7
    (23 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    This temporary art installation is a must while visiting the Miami/Coral Gables area. I had no…read moreclue about these umbrellas until my sister really wanted to go. She loves art and photo-taking. It worked out very well for us since we got to spend the whole day together. We went on a weekday and it was not that busy. But on weekends and night time, I heard it's more busy with the amount of people trying to take selfies. In my Instagram account, my local friends asked me where this is exactly located. It is in Giralda Plaza of Coral Gables. There are restaurants and shops on both sides of the umbrellas. This art installation is by Portugal agency Sextafeira. They have done other such installations in other parts of the world. I did see some umbrellas in the sky in Lisbon while I visited. It was nice to see more in SOFL. Side Note- Metered parking options are all around this area. - The umbrellas will come down most probably tomorrow or in a few more days, so if you want to go, go today.

    Found in Giralda Plaza, the Umbrella Sky Project is here to stay forever imprinted on Instagram…read more As far as how long the actual art installation will be around, I believe it's mid-September, so if you haven't already, go and get your cameras ready! Now, a few things to note: -The best place is to park nearby is in the parking garage next to Bocas House. That is, of course, you're going solely to visit this spectacle. -And yes, I mean, spectacle as the secret's out! Everyone and their mother will be there taking photos. -This is free and no one is monitoring anything, so first come, first serve. -Aside from the hanging umbrellas, there is a backdrop saying Umbrella Sky with more umbrellas. There's also some by a restaurant that you can grab. -Expect to spend fifteen or so minutes there. This is cute, but the novelty and crowds will eventually turn you off. If not that, then definitely the heat or the rain. So essentially, you do this once for a photo to say you've been there, done that. That's all there is to it.

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    Never a shortage of picture takers.
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    Always with the umbrellas.
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    Coral Gables Festival of the Arts

    Coral Gables Festival of the Arts

    2.5
    (16 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    The Coral Gables Festival of the Arts happened last weekend and I checked it out on Sunday. In the…read morepast, I believe you had to pay for admission but it's now free, which made for a nice activity with my husband and baby when we found ourselves nearby anyways. I stopped by during lunchtime with hopes that they had a wide selection of eats and was not disappointed. There were a number of food vendors set up in the middle of the festival. I went with a barbacoa quesadilla from the taco truck which ended up being a little blah, but also tried a lamb gyro wrap that my husband got from a different vendor that was a little better. Besides food, there were plenty of other tents lining Alhambra featuring everything from local makers selling jewelry, apparel, and more, to artists of all kinds... I recognized a lot of the same folks from the Coconut Grove Arts Festival which happens the following weekend. I assume many artists take advantage of the fact they're close together and display in both. There were also a lot of kid and dog related activities and businesses onsite. While not huge, it was fun to walk around and also listen to live music. I would definitely swing by again the next time it pops up in the neighborhood.

    This festival doesn't really seem to know what it wants to be. There was (some) art on display, but…read morealso sections catering to children (and their parents), and businesses. Walking through the business sector, the representatives were on the verge of pushy as they tried to hawk their wares and services. The food was just standard carny fare. Thank goodness the Cuban Guys food truck was there. I got to support local business and have a good media noche! Also, while the festival was in progress, they were setting up for a food and alcohol event with controlled access for later in the evening. The inconvenience of having to negotiate around barricades and tents being put up was off-putting. The only positives: The weather was perfect, and it's free (although you have to pay like always in the Gables for parking)

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    International Mango Festival At Fairchild Botanical Garden

    International Mango Festival At Fairchild Botanical Garden

    4.2
    (18 reviews)
    5.0 mi

    Mango, mango, mango à la Marcia, Marcia, Marcia…read more Seriously speaking, it was mango galore. Mango shaved ice, mango beer, mango bread, mango iced tea... you see where I'm going with this, right? If your dreams are made of mangos, here you can make those dreams a reality! And that I did, thanks to Yelp giving me and my lucky +1 free tickets to this glorious paradise. Cough - I *really* love mangos! Anyway, about the event... free parking and quite organized at that. Many volunteers. Going in at will call was a breeze and the event had many booths, including a tasting room, as well as open butterfly fields and gardens. Spent two or three hours of the day there. Weather was crazy hot. Thank goodness for the vendors giving free samples, alcoholic and non-alcoholic alike. My preferred vendor was Susilicious. Never had heard of her and now I'm obsessed with her bread (surprisingly not the mango one, but then again, I tried one of her non-mango ones). Desperately want more mango fun and apparently there's another festival coming up soon in South Beach. Might have to hit that one up, too. If it's like this one was, I can expect lots of yummy treats.

    I was genuinely excited to attend the 2026 Mango Fest, but unfortunately the event was one of the…read moremost disorganized experiences I've ever attended. To begin with, the website does not provide enough information about what to expect, where to park, how entry works, or which activities require additional tickets. Had that information been clearly communicated beforehand, it would have prevented a lot of confusion and frustration. The problems started with parking. There appeared to be only one person directing traffic, and he looked completely overwhelmed. After sitting in the parking garage for about 15 minutes, security began telling vehicles to turn around. Fortunately, I didn't leave and eventually found a parking space. Once we reached the elevators, there were what looked to be well over 100 people trying to enter at the same time. There were no cones, barricades, or organized queue lines. People were cutting in front of one another, tensions were rising, and everyone was becoming frustrated. It took us approximately one hour just to get inside. Our tickets cost about $32 per person, nearly $100 for three people. However, even after finally entering the building, we had to stand in yet another long line just to receive wristbands. Eventually the staff appeared to give up on checking tickets altogether and simply handed out wristbands. Unfortunately, the confusion continued once inside. There was no guidance explaining how the event worked or where to go. Based on the advertising, I assumed mango tastings were included with admission. After waiting another 25 to 30 minutes in line, I discovered that the mango tasting required the purchase of a completely separate ticket. This was never made clear when purchasing admission. When I went to purchase the additional tasting ticket, I was told they were no longer selling them for another hour and a half because the lines were too long. During my entire visit, I spent almost all of my time standing in lines instead of enjoying the festival. I was only lucky enough to taste two mangoes. Considering the size of the crowd, there were surprisingly few vendors or activities. The event simply did not seem prepared for the number of attendees. What concerned me most was trying to speak with someone about these issues. I spoke with a volunteer named Ritu and politely asked who was in charge. She told me there was a director walking around somewhere but said she didn't know the director's name. I asked how I could identify or contact them, and every response was, "I don't know." She couldn't provide a name, description, or any way to reach the person responsible. That left me wondering how attendees are supposed to report concerns or resolve issues if volunteers don't know who is managing the event. I truly wanted this event to be successful because it has great potential. However, much better planning is needed. Clear communication before the event, organized parking, structured entry lines, better crowd management, more signage, clearer explanations about what admission includes, and staff who know who to contact when problems arise would dramatically improve the experience. I hope the organizers take this feedback seriously because Mango Fest could become an incredible annual event with better organization.

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    The entrance line
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    South Miami Rotary Art Festival

    South Miami Rotary Art Festival

    3.5
    (2 reviews)
    3.6 mi

    Once again this was a wonderful Art Festival, sponsored by the Rotary Club, was an amazing idea to…read morespend our Saturday afternoon. They host this event every year here in South Miami, with the partnership of talented artists and food vendors to make this festival appealing to people of all ages. Both my daughter and I enjoyed it very much, we loved the background Jazz music, of a band playing live for all of us. Thank you for a great day! Una vez más, este fue un maravilloso Festival de Arte, auspiciado por el Rotary Club, fue una idea increíble para pasar nuestro Sábado por la tarde. Ellos organizan este evento todos los años aquí en South Miami, con la asociación de talentosos artistas y vendedores de comida para hacer este festival atractivo para personas de todas las edades. Tanto mi hija como yo lo disfrutamos mucho, nos encanto la música jazz de fondo, de una banda tocando en vivo para todos nosotros. Gracias por un gran día!

    I have attended this pocket of an art festival twice and it's an "ok" way to while away a…read moremid-winter Saturday afternoon. They close off Sunset Dr. between Red Road and US 1, so it's about 2 blocks long. There aren't nearly as many artist booths as the Coconut Grove Art Festival, so in no time, you've seen them all. The food is standard festival fare, nothing especially stood out. I do enjoy the Rotary Club beer booth. The beer is served extremely cold at a decent price, and the money spent goes to a good cause. They also manage to always have a decent jazz quartet providing entertainment. Unfortunately, you'll probably have to stand while you listen, as seating is VERY limited. Parking is difficult (like always). I worked out a deal with a restaurant valet with the promise (which i kept) that I'd have lunch there! Basically just a "so-so" event, but, hey, it's free...

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    St. Andrew Greek Festival

    St. Andrew Greek Festival

    3.7
    (6 reviews)
    5.8 mi

    Opa! Just enjoyed an amazing day at the Greek Festival in Miami!…read more The food was beyond delicious--fresh gyros, baklava, and so many Grecian specialties. Between the music, dancing, and warm community spirit, it felt like a true taste of Greece right here in Miami. If you love great food and culture, this Grecian celebration is a must!

    1 Star - Overpriced and Horrible Customer Service…read more If I could give zero stars, I would. This Greek festival was an absolute disappointment. First, you have to pay an entrance fee just to get in--only to be met with ridiculously overpriced food and some of the rudest customer service I've ever encountered. Ordering food? Don't bother. They'll give you whatever they feel like, regardless of what you actually asked for. When I pointed this out, I was met with an attitude instead of an apology. The staff clearly couldn't care less about customer satisfaction. No seating available, so you're forced to stand and eat. And for some reason, the place was swarming with cops, which just made the whole experience feel even more unwelcoming. To top it all off, after paying an entrance fee and overpaying for food, they had the audacity to ask for a tip. Laughable. Prepare yourself to pay an entrance fee and get asked for a tip. This place is not a true representation of Greek people or their food. If you're looking for authentic Greek food with great service, skip this mess and go to Meraki in Coconut Grove instead. In and out in 38 minutes.

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    St. Andrew Greek Festival
    St. Andrew Greek Festival
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    International Chocolate Festival

    International Chocolate Festival

    3.6
    (32 reviews)
    5.0 mi

    Finally was able to go to this chocolate festival at the wonderful place that it is a Fairchild…read moreTropical Botanic Garden. I went with my sister and her kids and we all enter for free thanks to the membership that I have. It turns out that with the membership you can enter for free to most of the festivals in here. They had many vendors. They had different stations for free so the kids can play and my nephews had a great time. The weather was perfect and the organization of everyone working here was awesome. I definitely recommend did you guys get the membership because it's totally worth it just to be able to enter here and enjoy events like this.

    Year after year, I've wanted to go to the International Chocolate Festival. Year after year,…read moresomething ALWAYS happens that prevents it. I forget when the festival is, I don't have the time or funds, I have alternate plans, an Oompa-Loompa knocked me out after they deemed that I was using them for slave labor - you get the idea. Now we all know that the only plausible explanation for finally attending is that I, in a moment of glory, escaped the dreaded Oompa-Loompa. Bwahahaha! Ahem. Anyway. We went on the last day of the festival. A Sunday. There weren't a lot of people, but then again, we hit this place up early. Admission per person for the event was $25.00. It gives you access to everything a chocoholic dreams of, as well as access to the exhibits at the museum itself. Hence, you definitely have options on things to do and that in itself is a marvelous thing. Unfortunately, chocolate is not. Marvelous, you know? I know that sounds blasphemous, but despite the limited amount of vendors (folks, this DOES NOT compare to the Mango Festival at all), you will end up overdosing on chocolate. They have a private room for the vendors. Makes total sense as this is Florida and it's hot, scorching hot, flamethrower hot, and we don't need an avalanche of chocolate all over the place. Room is cool, well organized, and filled with vendors. Mind you, there are vendors outside as well, but none of these vendors sell chocolate. Ended up gorging ourselves with Susilicious and Románicos that we bought, as well as sampling some new vendors: Exquisito with their DNA shirt comes to mind, plus Cao Chocolates that were featured at MDC. Case and point: go at least once. Plan food accordingly after. Unless you somehow possess the sweet tooth that I don't have, this isn't an all day event. I much prefer the Mango Festival.

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    International Chocolate Festival
    International Chocolate Festival

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