#8 Food & Restaurant Industry Event
For the festival’s 20th anniversary, a beer garden joined the offerings, which also included a lounge hosted by sponsor Bombay Sapphire gin. Next: May 2016
#1 Parade & Festival
The monthlong festival of art, music, and food culminates with the Calle Ocho street festival, billed as the biggest Latino festival in the country. Next: March 2016
#10 Parade & Festival
The 10th year of the gathering of comic talent at the Fillmore Miami Beach Theater featured comedians including Dave Chappelle, Bill Burr, Hannibal Buress, and Patton Oswalt. Next: April 2016
#14 Parade & Festival
Every year, some 30,000 people turn out to attend the weeklong celebration of Caribbean culture. This year marks the event’s second time at its new home at Miami-Dade County Fair and Exposition. Next: October 4-11, 2015
#6 Music, Theatre & Dance Event
This year’s Saturday lineup sold out for the first time in the festival’s 11-year history. Organizers plan to add an extra day to the festival next year, including a Friday-night concert and additional events over the weekend. Next: March 18-20, 2016
#5 Art & Design Event
The outdoor arts festival partnered with the Miami New Times this year to provide outdoor entertainment for the three-day event. Next: February 13-15, 2016
