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Coconut Grove hosts the MIAMI GOOMBAY FESTIVAL each June with a colorful
high stepping parade and street party that highlights the best of
Bahamian culture. Kicking off Thursday and filling the Grove with music,
sparkling costumes and dance throughout the weekend, the world's largest
"Stepping" party runs from noon to 8pm along Elizabeth Street to Douglas
Road. A family friendly event, Goombay includes live performances, arts
& crafts, and lots of delicious island-style cuisine.
Goombay celebrations are held in towns throughout the Bahamas, the Turks
& Caicos and on Grand Bahama Island to celebrate Boxing Day, New Year's
Day, and Mardi Gras. This unique tradition followed ex-pats to Miami and
Key West where locals join together to stage carnivals, parades, street
dances and costume competitions. Residents craft elaborate floats and
open street side kitchens to offer their native dishes to the
appreciative crowds.
A historic commemoration of the Bahamian immigrants who first settled in
Coconut Grove, the Miami Goombay Festival kicks off with a Gospel
Service at Christ Episcopal Church (3481 Hibiscus Street) and includes
parties at CoCoWalk Mall, a clean up of the historic Coconut Grove
Cemetery, a Mini Parade at St. Alban's Child Enrichment Center and a
Historic Pioneer Brunch at the church on Saturday. The City of Miami
Fire College also sponsors a Basketball Goombay Tournament on Saturday
from noon-4pm.
Miami Goombay Festival, PO Box 330052, Miami FL.
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PO Box 330052, Miami, FL 33137
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June 1-3, 2012 |
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