Miami Carnival

Oct 9 – 11, 2026 · Miami-Dade County Fairgrounds

Soca, steel pan, and feathers take over the fairgrounds for Columbus Day weekend. J'ouvert at dawn, the Parade of Bands on Sunday, and fetes all week across the city.

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Oct 9, 2026

Miami Carnival: Red Road Fete

Miami-Dade County Fair & Expo

Carnival week shifts into high gear with a late-night fete powered by Miami Broward One Carnival. Soca and dancehall DJs, rum punch, and the first loo

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Oct 10, 2026

Miami Carnival: J'ouvert

Miami-Dade County Fair & Expo

Paint, powder, and steel pan from mid-morning: the traditional pre-dawn street party moved to daylight at the fairgrounds. Wear white you are willing

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Oct 11, 2026

Miami Carnival: Parade of Bands & Concert

Miami-Dade County Fair & Expo

The grand finale: 100,000 people, a dozen mas bands in full feathers crossing the stage, and a headline concert that runs until 11pm. Food stalls from

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