Visitors enjoy art, music & more at Carnaval on the Mile

March 4th, 2013
Carnaval on the Mile 2013

Festival-goers make their way along Miracle Mile. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Carnaval on the Mile 2013

Artist Diana Sierra is among festival exhibitors. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Carnaval on the Mile 2013

Artist Gilda Sacasas with her works. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Carnaval on the Mile 2013

Artist Silvia Garcia Castro.Photo by Betty Alvarez

Carnaval on the Mile 2013

Barefoot Wine representative showcases wine varieties. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Carnaval on the Mile 2013

Carnaval on the Mile entertained many guests, including dogs in strollers. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Carnaval on the Mile 2013

Dinorah Garcia, Elpy Caballero, Jessica Rodriguez and Julio Martinez at a dominoes table. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Carnaval on the Mile 2013

Flamenco pop group performance. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Carnaval on the Mile 2013

Georgette Hoyo and Nina Rodriguez from Soy Delicious candles. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Carnaval on the Mile 2013

Gina Matos from Concepto Mind & Body. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Carnaval on the Mile 2013

Giovanna Visconti shows off her face painting. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Carnaval on the Mile 2013

Heineken representatives strike a pose at Carnaval on the Mile. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Carnaval on the Mile 2013

Vendors lined Miracle Mile. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Carnaval on the Mile 2013

Patrons found an array of arts & crafts to choose from. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Carnaval on the Mile 2013

Ana and Olivia Palacio enjoy Carnaval on the Mile. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Carnaval on the Mile 2013

A shopper checks out the merchandise. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Carnaval on the Mile 2013

Visitors pass by vendor tents. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Carnaval on the Mile 2013

Julie Polanco store showcases jewelry accessories at the Sidewalk Sale. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Carnaval on the Mile 2013

More than 30 bands performed throughout the weekend. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Carnaval on the Mile 2013

McDonald's welcomes festival patrons. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Carnaval on the Mile 2013

Members of Dance South Florida. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Carnaval on the Mile 2013

Miami Dolphins cheerleaders participate. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Carnaval on the Mile 2013

Michelle Hernandez and Maria Daza with the festival poster. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Carnaval on the Mile 2013

Patricia Urquijo and her artwork. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Carnaval on the Mile 2013

Patty Flores from My BestFriend's Closet participates at the Sidewalk Sale. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Carnaval on the Mile 2013

Richard Jeanmary at the Bacardi tent. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Carnaval on the Mile 2013

Crafts included wind chimes. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Carnaval on the Mile 2013

Creative wine-bottle holders. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Festival-goers make their way along Miracle Mile. Photo by Betty AlvarezArtist Diana Sierra is among festival exhibitors. Photo by Betty AlvarezArtist Gilda Sacasas with her works. Photo by Betty AlvarezArtist Silvia Garcia Castro.Photo by Betty AlvarezBarefoot Wine representative showcases wine varieties. Photo by Betty AlvarezCarnaval on the Mile entertained many guests, including dogs in strollers. Photo by Betty AlvarezDinorah Garcia, Elpy Caballero, Jessica Rodriguez and Julio Martinez at a dominoes table. Photo by Betty AlvarezFlamenco pop group performance. Photo by Betty AlvarezGeorgette Hoyo and Nina Rodriguez from Soy Delicious candles. Photo by Betty AlvarezGina Matos from Concepto Mind & Body. Photo by Betty AlvarezGiovanna Visconti shows off her face painting. Photo by Betty AlvarezHeineken representatives strike a pose at Carnaval on the Mile. Photo by Betty AlvarezVendors lined Miracle Mile. Photo by Betty AlvarezPatrons found an array of arts & crafts to choose from. Photo by Betty AlvarezAna and Olivia Palacio enjoy Carnaval on the Mile. Photo by Betty AlvarezA shopper checks out the merchandise. Photo by Betty AlvarezVisitors pass by vendor tents. Photo by Betty AlvarezJulie Polanco store showcases jewelry accessories at the Sidewalk Sale. Photo by Betty AlvarezMore than 30 bands performed throughout the weekend. Photo by Betty AlvarezMcDonald's welcomes festival patrons. Photo by Betty AlvarezMembers of Dance South Florida. Photo by Betty AlvarezMiami Dolphins cheerleaders participate. Photo by Betty AlvarezMichelle Hernandez and Maria Daza with the festival poster. Photo by Betty AlvarezPatricia Urquijo and her artwork. Photo by Betty AlvarezPatty Flores from My BestFriend's Closet participates at the Sidewalk Sale. Photo by Betty AlvarezRichard Jeanmary at the Bacardi tent. Photo by Betty AlvarezCrafts included wind chimes. Photo by Betty AlvarezCreative wine-bottle holders. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Miracle Mile was transformed into a mecca of music, art, food and fun as Carnaval on the Mile made its annual visit Saturday and Sunday, March 2-3.

More than 30 musical groups performing on three stages provided nearly nonstop entertainment for festival-goers. Meanwhile, numerous Miracle Mile merchants participated in their annual sidewalk sale in conjunction with the festivities.

Produced by the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana, the street festival raises funds that help sponsor youth programs in South Florida.

Photos by Betty Alvarez / Events Photographer