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Ramble

20 - 22 Nov 2009 (annual)

A garden festival that is over half a century old, Ramble celebrates outdoor living at the Fairchild Tropical Gardens. Events include a huge plant show and sale, music, food and unique gifts.

Marie Antoinette makes an appearance at the Mango Strut, Miami. Photo courtesy KingMangoStrut.org

King Mango Strut

27 Dec 2009 (annual)

A truly off-beat procession, Coconut Grove's King Mango Strut is the only way to prepare for the New Year. Eschewing the classic trappings of an American street parade, the strut's only goal…

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Welcome to Santa's Enchanted Forest in Miami. Photo courtesy of santasenchantedforest.com

Santa's Enchanted Forest

5 Nov 2009 - 3 Jan 2010 (annual)

Miami's Tropical Park becomes a winter wonderland as its trees are adorned with three million twinkling lights. Half a million families visit every year to enjoy the fun.

Coconut Grove Arts Festival

Feb 2010 (annual)

The Coconut Grove Arts Festival is one of the oldest, largest and most diverse in the USA. Despite its tremendous growth since its birth in 1963, the emphasis is still on one-to-one chat…

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The 'Baila' in full action. Photo courtesy of Baila USA

Afro-Cuban Dance Festival

Jul 2010 (annual)

IFE-ILE's Afro-Cuban Dance Festival attracts thousands of revellers to the streets of Miami for a celebration of all aspects of Afro-Caribbean and Cuban culture.

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Courtesy of the Miami Science Museum Courtesy of the Miami Science Museum

Lizard Day

Jul 2010 (annual)

Visitors to the Miami Museum of Science are invited to bring along pet lizards for a fun-filled and educational day of showcases and contests. Lizard Day also offers the chance to try wild…

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Broward Carnival

Oct 2010 (annual)

Broward Carnival takes over Bicentennial Park in Miami with parades, bands, food, folklore, dancing and plenty of dressing up by both adults and children.

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Miami Book Fair Miami Book Fair

Miami Book Fair

Nov 2010 (annual)

Established in 1984, this week-long book fair at Miami-Dade Community College is one of the largest literary events in the US. Over 200 authors gather to give lectures about their work, read…

25.669576
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Ramble

Nov 2010 (annual)

A garden festival that is over half a century old, Ramble celebrates outdoor living at the Fairchild Tropical Gardens. Events include a huge plant show and sale, music, food and unique gifts.

25.732963
-80.323553
Welcome to Santa's Enchanted Forest in Miami. Photo courtesy of santasenchantedforest.com

Santa's Enchanted Forest

Nov 2010 - Jan 2011 (annual)

Miami's Tropical Park becomes a winter wonderland as its trees are adorned with three million twinkling lights. Half a million families visit every year to enjoy the fun.

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Miami Seaquarium

Daily

The Miami Seaquarium allows visitors a close-up view of thousands of forms of sea-life, giving a first-hand glimpse into what life is like on the ocean floor.

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Miami Macaws. Courtesy of Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau

Jungle Island

Daily

Meet exotic animals, including a liger - part lion, part tiger - and birds from all over the world at the lush surroundings of Miami's Jungle Island. Don't miss one of the spectacular animal…

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Miami Beach. Courtesy of Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau

Miami Beach

Daily

The white crushed-coral sand and turquoise sea of Miami Beach play host to photo shoots, spontaneous parties and lots of beautiful bodies. Throw down a towel or rent a sunbed in-between the…

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Rare White Tiger outside the Tiger Temple exhibit, courtesy of the Miami-Dade Parks Services website

Miami Metrozoo

Daily

The unique Miami Metrozoo is the only zoo in the country located in a subtropical climate, allowing for an outdoor, open-air layout.

Shoppers check out the arts and crafts on Espanola Way, Miami. http://www.themarketcompany.org/espanola.html http://www.themarketcompany.org/espanola.html

Espanola Way Weekend Festival

Fri, Sat, and Sun only

The Espanola Way Weekend Festival is the place to be for those seeking parties and celebrations at the weekend and acts as a special celebration of Spanish life in the city of Miami.


Highlights

King Mango Strut

Downtown Coconut Grove

27 Dec 2009 (annual)

Santa's Enchanted Forest

Tropical Park

5 Nov 2009 - 3 Jan 2010 (annual)

Afro-Cuban Dance Festival

Arts and Mind Center

Jul 2010 (annual)