1. White Party Week
#2 Parade & Festival
The world’s largest HIV/AIDS fund-raiser, White Party Week, brings 15,000 revelers out for six days of parties and events. Next: November 21-26, 2012
The world’s largest HIV/AIDS fund-raiser, White Party Week, brings 15,000 revelers out for six days of parties and events. Next: November 21-26, 2012
Photo: Courtesy of White Party Week
2. Delray Affair
#3 Parade & Festival
This year, Delray Affair marked its 50th anniversary by bringing 250,000 people to Atlantic Avenue in Delray for three days of arts, crafts, and food. Next: April 5-7, 2013
This year, Delray Affair marked its 50th anniversary by bringing 250,000 people to Atlantic Avenue in Delray for three days of arts, crafts, and food. Next: April 5-7, 2013
Photo: Georgia Handy Photography
3. Winterfest Boat Parade
#4 Parade & Festival
The region’s biggest holiday festival, Winterfest Boat Parade includes a black-tie ball and a nationally televised parade attended by one million people. Next: December 15, 2012
The region’s biggest holiday festival, Winterfest Boat Parade includes a black-tie ball and a nationally televised parade attended by one million people. Next: December 15, 2012
Photo: Courtesy of Winterfest
4. Miami Book Fair International
#5 Parade & Festival
The country’s largest literary gathering, Miami Book Fair International has more than 250,000 visitors perusing books on the streets of downtown Miami. Next: November 11-18, 2012
The country’s largest literary gathering, Miami Book Fair International has more than 250,000 visitors perusing books on the streets of downtown Miami. Next: November 11-18, 2012
Photo: Courtesy of Miami Book Fair International
5. Florida Renaissance Festival
#7 Parade & Festival
Drawing more than 100,000 people to a month-long run in Deerfield, the Florida Renaissance Festival is followed by a second engagement in Miami. Next: February-April, 2013
Drawing more than 100,000 people to a month-long run in Deerfield, the Florida Renaissance Festival is followed by a second engagement in Miami. Next: February-April, 2013
Photo: Courtesy of the Florida Renaissance Festival
6. Miami Beach Gay Pride Parade and Festival
#8 Parade & Festival (new to the list)
Now four years old, Miami Beach Gay Pride Parade and Festival draws 35,000 people. Next: April 14, 2013
Now four years old, Miami Beach Gay Pride Parade and Festival draws 35,000 people. Next: April 14, 2013
Photo: Juan Saco Mironoff
7. South Beach Comedy Festival
#9 Parade & Festival
Presented by Comedy Central, South Beach Comedy Festival featured TV names like Aziz Ansari, Lewis Black, and Donald Glover in 2012. Next: winter 2013
Presented by Comedy Central, South Beach Comedy Festival featured TV names like Aziz Ansari, Lewis Black, and Donald Glover in 2012. Next: winter 2013
Photo: Mitchell Zachs/MagicalPhotos.com
8. Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition
#10 Parade & Festival
The largest fair in Florida, Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition is also one of the most successful county fairs in the U.S. Next: March 14-31, 2013
The largest fair in Florida, Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition is also one of the most successful county fairs in the U.S. Next: March 14-31, 2013
Photo: Bob B. Brown
9. King Mango Strut
#11 Parade & Festival
Each New Year’s Eve, King Mango Strut has 500 quirky costumed participants marching down the streets of Coconut Grove. Next: December 31, 2012
Each New Year’s Eve, King Mango Strut has 500 quirky costumed participants marching down the streets of Coconut Grove. Next: December 31, 2012
Photo: Bob B. Brown
