Top Spring Festivals Near South Florida
Miami Beach Gay Pride Festival
Ocean Drive Area
1130 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 496-7635
www.miamibeachgaypride.com
Date: April 8-10, 2016
Miami Beach Gay Pride festival is a celebration of the enthusiasm and spirit of the LGBT community in the South Florida area. This two day festival is held along Ocean Drive in Miami Beach. The Gay Pride Parade kicks off the festival as it heads down Ocean Drive. Food, fun, vendors, entertainers, play zones for the kids, and more follow the parade. This event is open to the public. All age groups are invited to attend and have a great time at this community event.
10th Annual All Kids Included Family Arts Festival
10950 S.W. 211 St.
Cutler Bay, FL 33189
(786) 573-5300
www.smdac.org
Date: Saturday, May 6, 2016 starting at 6 a.m.
This annual festival is designed for children of all ages both with or without disabilities. There are sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, sighted guides, and Braille or large print programs available at the event. The All Kids Included Family Arts Festival will feature fun activities, creative arts, entertainment, magicians, and more. Food vendors and craft vendors will also be at this event.
2016 Miami International Jazz Festival
Various Venues
(305) 491-3588
www.miamiinternationaljazzfest.org
Date: April 28, 29, 30, 2016 at various times in the evenings
The Miami International Jazz Festival kicks off on Thursday, April 28th with a concert by 'The Rodriguez Brothers' at 7:30pm and again at 9 p.m. On Friday, April 29th, Mozayik will be performing at 8pm. The final day of performances is April 30. The concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. and will feature The Allan Harris Band, Roxana Amed, and Natalia Sulca. Prices vary depending on which concert you choose to attend. Come out and experience the sounds of jazz from some great jazz performers.
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Rockfest 80's
Markham Park & Target Range
16001 W. State Road 54
Sunrise, FL 33326
(954) 357-8868
rockfestconcerts.com
Date: April 2 & 3, 2016 time to be determined
April 2, 2016 marks the beginning of Rockfest 80's at Markham Park and Target Range. Performers expected to appear are Night Ranger, Ace Frehley, the former guitarist for KISS, and singer Paul Rodgers. Also slated to perform are John Waite, Lynch Mob, Firehouse, The Romantics, and more. Enjoy listening to some classic hard rock hits from the 80's at this fun venue. Food will be available for purchase. Bring a chair or blanket to relax on during the concert.
Taste Of Cuba Festival 2016
Hialeah Park
2200 E. 4th Ave.
Hialeah, FL 33013
tasteofcubafestival.com
Date: March 26 & 27, 2016 All Day
Miami is well-known for its authentic Cuban dishes and music. The Taste of Cuba Festival brings out the best of both, the food and the sounds. Restaurants and food vendors will be at Hialeah Park offering small samples of their best Cuban cuisine for attendees of the festival. Coffee, drinks, and cigars will also be available for purchase at this venue. Festival goers can enjoy listening to some of the greatest Miami musical artists while enjoying their Cuban fare.
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Katherine Bostick is a freelance writer covering all things Tampa Bay. Her work can be found on Examiner.com.
