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Hemingway Days

Since it’s held in the middle of the low season, the third week of July (Hemingway’s birthday was July 21st), this party is mainly for the “Conchs.” Consequently, it seems to be the celebration most loved by the locals. Hemingway lookalikes help lead the celebrations and tributes to the island’s most famous writer.
Hispanic Heritage Festival

This is a month-long Latino blast, comprising street parties, food festivals, films, music and dance performances, and even an Hispanic beauty pageant.
Historic Homestead Museum and Around

Most of the historic downtown area has been restored – get a map from the museum.
International Mango Festival

The luscious fruit is celebrated with gusto. Enjoy a complete mango feast and learn how to divine when the exotic fruit is at its peak.
Italian Renaissance Festival

Over 200 costumed performers bring this historical-fantasy event to life at Hialeah Park, which is usually closed to the public. While you’re there, take a look at the 400 resident pink flamingos.
Key West Fantasy Fest

For two weeks leading up to Halloween, Key West gives itself over to non-stop celebration. Then, on the Saturday before the 31st, a parade, featuring lavish floats and outlandish costumes, departs from Mallory Square and slowly winds down Duval Street. In a spirit of free abandon, many revelers go nude, except for a bit of body paint here and a feather or two there.
King Mango Strut

A Coconut Grove spoof on the now-defunct Orange Bowl Parade.
Liberty City

Site of deadly race riots in 1980, this African-American neighborhood has many interesting murals and graffitiinspired art.
Little Haiti

Come to check out a quirky botánica or two.
Little Havana

A little slice of Cuba (see Calle Ocho, Little Havana).