Carnaval On The Mile

Great event to experience art, jewelry, music from local artists. Kids can enjoy a number of activities too.

Wife and I went to Carnaval on the Mile on Saturday and Sunday March 5th and 6th. The music was awesome, the bands were responsive to the crowd. A lot of dancing and crowd participation. Good food and drinks available. Love the families, kids, seniors, and of course all the pet dogs. A very enjoyable experience. As the bands proclaimed Love you Miami.

Nice festival, goog music.

I had a blast

(Translated by Google) Spectacular!! (Original) Espectacular!!

A Fun event. I enjoy looking at the art and handmade items that are sold. Food and water prices are a bit over the top but there are lots of options and also local restaurants. I went early to avoid the crowd and the heat so I didn't see any of the bands but there are multiple stages.

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.

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).

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

I always enjoy this event.. Though Miracle Mile is generally always busy with pedestrians milling about, patronizing the various bars, restaurants and shops, the area really comes to life during Carnival on the Mile when they close down the entire length of the street from Douglas to LeJune, all the businesses open their doors, most of the restaurants fill their sidewalk seating with patrons, and the street itself is filled with vendors selling artwork, paintings, jewelry, photographs and other items, and there are at least 2 band stages featuring live entertainment. Of course, no carnival event would be complete without food and drink and this event features plenty of that, not only from the restaurants along this stretch of Coral Way, but from lots of kiosks and food vendors as well. In all a very fun event, and its always a great thing to see "The City Beautiful" come alive with so many people meandering up and down Miracle Mile with their families, and in lots of cases, even their dogs!

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.

I can't believe it was my first time on Carnaval on the Mile in the beautiful city, actually my favorite one, Coral Gables! I loved the beautiful vibe and the weather helped so much because it was windy, sunny, and not hot at all. The city of Coral Gables had this well prepared with security and they closed many streets but they also had many places where you can park; public parking on the street and park parking garage is. Here you find a lot of different food vendors and crafts vendors and also fun things to do for the entire family. The entrance's free. They had two stages with different bands playing in life delicious Latin music and they alternate with Dj who played all types of music to entertain everyone. They also had a separate private event called cork and fork, for this you need to pay, the cost was around $75 per person and it was all you can eat and drink inside for about 3 to 4 hours. I parked three blocks away and we walked to the carnival and it was a very pleasant and fun thing to do for Saturday morning.

Located on Miracle Mile in Coral Gables (24/22 street for those not from Miami) this festival is an annual event where they close off a large portion of this street. I love this time of year when Carnaval On The Mile is up and running. It is basically an extremely large festival where vendors of all sorts gather to promote local business. Every year it becomes bigger and a more popular event to attend. This year I was happy to see there were rides for the kids where I spent a good time. We ate at one of the restaurants that is located on the mile (burger Fi) which was an amazing idea because I love that restaurant with their delicious burgers. We also walked around and admired all the art and jewelry vendors were selling. They also have two stages where bands/music is being played. Liquor and food is also located everywhere. We didn't really buy anything this year but it does open up our knowledge for when we do need something. This is an amazing event to go with friends or family and spend the day. The only thing I do not like about the event is that it gets so full it is difficult to walk around especially if you have a stroller or children.

What absolutely wonderful event to be a part of. I have been coming to Carnival on the mile for the past four years and it just keeps getting better. You can tell by the amount of people that flow through here each year. The whole mile is closed down for hundreds of venues to open their doors and tents to sell their goodies. This as glasses, art, coffee, food, tools, on the stop haircuts and shaves... there's a huge stage in the middle with great live bands playing from morning to night! And in front of the stage Bacardi has their own VIP lounge set up. Ground level is open bar and upper deck is the vip exclusive lounge. The area is heavily patrolled and keep safe by Coral Gables finest police and fire department. This event is really a nice time for a Saturday or Sunday stoke with the family.

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.

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.

Carnaval on the Mile takes place the Sunday before the biggest Latino party in the USA., the Carnaval on Calle Ocho. Unlike the party on Calle Ocho, which brings out residents from the surrounding areas like Little Havana, Little Honduras, and even Little Vietnam, this party brings out the glitzy residents of Coral Gables, as well as their swanky neighbors, creating a very different environment for the attendees. Just pay attention to the name Carnaval on the Mile. It makes reference to Miracle Mile in Coral Gables, a long standing shopping area where exclusivity, fine dinning and upscale shopping are everyday business. The area spans for about ten blocks long and it's sometimes referred as Downtown Coral Gables. On the 2013 edition of the festival, things were turned up a notch by bringing more booths from local restaurants and local artists. Eateries like the famed Catharsis was present, rubbing elbows with Power Pizza, Azucar Ice Cream, and Fritz and Franz among others. Carnival foods were also available with places selling kabobs, grilled meats, corn, and candy. My favorite this year was the booth selling caramel apples and chocolate covered fruits. Even though the sweets were almost gourmet, they were really good, specially the candy apple which was a tad below the best ones available at Magic Kingdom in Orlando, but still fresh, crisp, sweet and nonexistent in Miami. Among the vendors dispensing alcohol, Bacardi and Heineken had the biggest presence in the festival. They were located on several areas, although their bigger locations were near Ponce de Leon, where they had lounges and chairs under a big tent, and where Latin beats and Latin rock was playing. My favorite this year was the booth from Wolfe's Wines, with many boutique wines to sample at $5, which I thought was a steal since this wine shop only carries wine from select wineries around the country. If you don't know Wolfe's Wines you need to check them out, they are a few doors down from Pasha's, the best yuppie reference I could come up with. This festival, however, is all about the music and the arts. Many of the musicians playing are regular fixtures year in and year out. This year I really enjoyed Poncho Sanchez on congas, as well as other up and coming musicians. Also playing this year, Suenalo, Locos por Juana, Joe Donato and closing the festivities, Ed Calle, the great Venezuelan saxophone player. As far as the visual arts, many artists have booths set up and everything is for sale. I was very exited to meet this years' creator of the poster for the Carnaval on the Mile, Tony Mendoza, who happens to be the cousin of an old friend of mine, also named Tony, and of striking resemblance to the aforementioned Tony Mendoza. This event is a great event to come out with the family. It spans between Saturday and Sunday so if you missed a musical act, chances are they will be playing both days. Also, all the restaurants around Downtown Coral Gables will be happy to welcome you, and you can enjoy a moment of peace at Barnes & Nobles or Books & Books. This festival is the best way to catch up on your Latin culture, if you are somewhat interested, or behind.

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!

LOVE Carnival on the Mile! I come every year and it never disappoints. There's always a great vibe, great music, great performers and amazing food. This year there were a ton of cute little arts and crafts shops among other things. It's family friendly and dog-friendly​.

My husband & I try to go to Carnaval on the Mile every year. It's a nice, free family friendly and dog friendly event. Parking is not horrible. I avoid Calle Ocho like the plague. This, is a totally different atmosphere. We generally go before sunset when it has cooled off a bit. There are plenty of food booths or you can choose to dine at one of the many restaurants in the immediate area. The music is great. I discovered Stokeswood this year. Love them! Plenty of art, crafts and stuff to spend money on. Add great Miami weather and you have a great, relatively cheap outing.

Okay to go just to do something different, there was some good music. Food is way overpriced though and especially not worthy considering you are surrounded by restaurants on the Mile. It was fun, as said, because of the music, a little dancing, then it just got to hot and we took refuge in a bar on the Mile. Try it though, it's also good to take kids, this is nothing like the Calle Ocho equivalent where you risk your life.

Hadn't been here since I was younger so we thought what the heck lets do little something different. Great time and definitely a much better crowd than what will be going on at calle ocho next weekend. Food, drinks, vendors, music.. Make sure to bring cash for parking and try out one of those restaurants you've had bookmarked on yelp for a while :)

Thoroughly enjoyed the family friendly afternoon. Stellar Latin music is on stage. Babies and dogs in abundance. Bacardi is prominent, and pop up bars line the Avenue. Have a cigar, hand cut by a Cuban cigar expert. Attend a cooking show/wine tasting/food pairing in the big tent for 3 hours & $50. Assorted vendors offer street corn, cerviche, bbq, paella, burgers, or chocolate coated marshmellows or fruit on a stick. Pro athletes will take a selfie with you, or referee your poorly placed hockey puck. The Miami Herald will give you a tres cool umbrella if you buy a deeply discounted subscription. Telemundo, hello! Verizon was filming volunteer dancers, one at a time, and showing off some virtual reality goggles. I stopped counting the vendors who let customers spin a wheel to win, well, anything. MickeyD's had a trailer with clothes worn at the Latin Music awards. I paused in deference to Celia Cruz. Original art was the best, this side of Havana. I bought beautiful jewelry. Egad. Hynotic day & loved every minute.

Park on Aragon and avoid the headache! I visited carnaval a few times this year because of the proximity to my apt. It was fileld with music and handcrafted jewlery and art... oh yes, and food. I dint partake in any of the food offerings this time around, but i can honestly say that the lines had to be for a reason. Everything smelled delicious. There was an array of products and artists at the carnaval, that made it such a pleasure to come to this event. I managed to purchase some exotic orchids for $25.00. a soy candle that smell ever so divine from pixie dust natural for $16.00 and a couple of organic soaps as well. The stores on the mile were also open, and many had sidewalk sales where you could get some great deals! there were even some pieces of antique furniture starting at $20.00! Naturally, the alcohol was flowing with bacardi tents as far as the eye could see, as well as heineken. In general the atmosphere was fun, family friendly and jam packed with independent business owners that need our support. Will be back next year!

I went here this year because a friend of moved loved it least year so we got a group together & went. This is a family friendly, dog friendly event. They close down Miracle Mile for the tents etc. I wish the that there were more places to eat or that the eateries were more evenly distributed throughout the stretch rather than only on both ends. It was a pretty good time. I'd recommend checking it out next year.