Posted 5-20-2009

2009 Miami Goombay Festival, Miami Events

The Miami Goombay Festival is one of the largest Black heritage festivals in the U.S. and the only Miami event of its kind. Attend this Haitian event in Miami to enjoy colorful costumed junkanoo groups, and vendors selling a variety of arts, crafts and food.

The Miami/Bahamas Goombay Festival in Coconut Grove is a celebration of culture expression embracing the legacy of a Bahamian-rooted community known as Coconut Grove. The street festival transforms Grand Avenue into a journey across the ocean, creating a perfect harmony on a rich Caribbean culture of the Bahamas and the strong African-American vibes of Miami. Over the years, the festival has become a signature miami event including a historical luncheon for the pioneers, a children's corner, where kids read stories and make junkanoo costumes, a colorful parade of energetic, brightly costumed people gyrating and dancing to the rhythmic accompaniment of cowbells, drums, and whistles. Vendors prepare to share their authentic Bahamian and American cuisine in booths that align the streets.

Watch us as we pass on important traditions of the Miami/Bahamian heritage.

This is a free event in Miami.

Public Parking will be available, both metered and pay lots.