Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, October 9, 2026 — Miami Carnival’s primary weekend events, including the Parade of Bands and Concert, are set to relocate from Miami-Dade County to Lauderhill in Broward County for 2026. The festival announced that Central Broward Park and Broward County Stadium will serve as the new venue for these main attractions on Sunday, October 11, 2026.

Additionally, the J’ouvert event, a traditional pre-carnival celebration, is also scheduled to take place at the Lauderhill site on Saturday, October 10, 2026. This marks a significant geographical shift for the festival’s core weekend activities.

The relocation signifies a change in the long-standing tradition of Miami Carnival being primarily held within Miami-Dade County. The specific reasons for this move were not provided in the summary. Further details regarding the logistical impacts or historical context of this transition were not included.

Central Broward Park and Broward County Stadium is a venue located in Lauderhill, Florida, known for hosting large-scale events and sporting competitions.

The festival has been a prominent cultural event in South Florida, drawing participants and spectators from various communities. The upcoming 2026 iteration will present a new operational base for its signature weekend celebrations.


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