![]() In 2017, the boy group CNCO has been crowned as carnaval king. The 2016 crown went to Cuban-born star Andy Garcia. In the past, music legends such as Desi Arnaz, Willie Chirino, Gloria Estefan, Oscar D’Leon, and Pitbull have all worn the crown. He or she is a beloved performer who will undoubtedly put on a great show. This representative of Latin music is always the highlight of the festival. ![]() What is all the buzz about The King?Ĭalle Ocho always has an official King or Queen. Calle Ocho is a huge Latin-themed street party in Miami. On “Calle 8” Sunday, the official location for the Festival de la Calle Ocho is blocked off to traffic on SW 8th Street from 8th Avenue to SW 27th Avenue. ![]() ![]() For this celebration of Hispanic culture, all you need is your smile, your best walking/ dancing shoes, and an empty tummy to fill with croquetas, arepas, pinchos, and much more. More than one million people come to have fun in 19 blocks of the Miami neighborhood called Little Havana, which vibrates during the carnival to the hip-swaying Latin rhythms. This is the 40th year of the celebration. Also known as Carnaval Miami, this annual tradition it is one of the largest street parties in the USA.
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