Carnaval on the Mile, the free Kiwanis street festival on Miracle Mile, returns Saturday and Sunday, March 6-7, 2027, from 10 a.m., its 28th edition.

Last checked Oct. 8, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. The 2027 dates are announced; the stage schedule, map and hours below are from the March 2026 festival until the 2027 lineup is posted. Sources: Carnaval Miami’s Carnaval on the Mile page, its 2026 entertainment guide (PDF) and the City of Coral Gables event listing. City Hall: 305-446-6800.

Carnaval on the Mile is the weekend Miracle Mile becomes a street festival. The Kiwanis Club of Little Havana closes downtown’s main street for two days of local art, live music, food and children’s entertainment, and entrance is free. It is part of Carnaval Miami, the run of events that ends with the Calle Ocho Music Festival, and the money raised supports the Kiwanis of Little Havana Foundation’s youth programs.

What this means for you

  • 2027: Saturday and Sunday, March 6-7, from 10 a.m. on Miracle Mile. Free.
  • It is the festival’s 28th edition; 2026 was the 27th.
  • In 2026 music ran until 11:15 p.m. Saturday and 7:30 p.m. Sunday.
  • Miracle Mile is closed to cars for the festival; park in the city garages or side streets and walk in.

When and where
When (2027) Saturday, March 6, and Sunday, March 7, from 10 a.m.
Where Miracle Mile, downtown Coral Gables
Cost Free entrance
Organizer Kiwanis Club of Little Havana / Carnaval Miami

Carnaval Miami had not posted closing times for 2027 when we checked. In 2026 (March 7-8) the stage schedule ran from noon to 11:15 p.m. Saturday and noon to 7:30 p.m. Sunday. In 2024 the city listed Saturday’s hours as 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

The layout

The 2026 map in the entertainment guide laid the festival out along Miracle Mile from Douglas Road to Le Jeune Road:

  • Douglas Road stage at the east end, home of the Kidz Nook
  • East Artists Village and food row between Douglas Road and Ponce de Leon Boulevard
  • Ponce de Leon stage, the main stage, near Ponce de Leon Boulevard
  • West Artists Village and food row between Ponce de Leon and Le Jeune Road
  • Le Jeune Road stage at the west end

More than 130 artist and craft booths were listed in 2026. The 2027 artists and entertainment lineup were marked “coming soon” when we checked, and artist and vendor applications for 2027 were open on the festival page.

For kids

The Kidz Nook at Douglas Road and Miracle Mile, presented by Academica Charter Schools, offered cotton candy, balloons, arts and crafts, face painting and children’s shows both days in 2026. A kids music and poster contest ran from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2026, on the Douglas stage.

Road closures, trolley and parking

Miracle Mile itself is closed to traffic for the festival, and the cross streets Douglas Road, Galiano Street, Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Salzedo Street and Le Jeune Road appear as crossings on the 2026 map. Carnaval Miami and the city had not posted a 2027 closure schedule when we checked.

In 2024 the city said the free trolley ran modified routes on festival Saturday, with normal Saturday hours of 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Check the city’s trolley alerts on festival weekend.

The city’s parking garages near Miracle Mile, such as 245 Andalusia Ave. and 99 Aragon Ave., are the closest places to park. Our Miracle Mile and downtown guide and getting around Coral Gables cover parking and the trolley.

What to know

  • Free entry, but bring money for food, drinks and art; vendors sell their own goods.
  • Dogs: the festival has not posted a pet policy; check the festival page closer to the date.
  • Next stop: the Calle Ocho Music Festival in Little Havana; in 2026 it was Sunday, March 15, a week after Carnaval on the Mile.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Carnaval on the Mile 2027?

Saturday and Sunday, March 6-7, 2027, starting at 10 a.m., according to Carnaval Miami. It will be the festival’s 28th edition.

Is Carnaval on the Mile free?

Yes. The Kiwanis Club of Little Havana says entrance is free.

Where is Carnaval on the Mile held?

On Miracle Mile in downtown Coral Gables. The 2026 map ran from Douglas Road at the east end to Le Jeune Road at the west end, with stages at both ends and at Ponce de Leon Boulevard.

How late does Carnaval on the Mile go?

In 2026 the last Saturday set ended at 11:15 p.m. and the last Sunday set at 7:30 p.m. The 2027 schedule had not been posted when we checked.