HOLLYWOOD, FLA. (WSVN) - Carnaval Miami is marking 50 years of celebrating the Magic City, and they are inviting the public to bring their fun and flair to the free, family-friendly event.
The carnival season includes fun events such as the Calle Ocho Music Festival and Carnaval on the Mile, which are both returning to South Florida.
Both events are filled with music, delicious food selections and special performances from musical artists.
On Thursday, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana invited everyone to join the fun.
The organization is celebrating 50 years of serving the community.
“To me, it’s something that I hold with a lot of pride, a lot of orgullo, like we would say in Spanish,” said Pablo Lau, President of the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana. “It just shows our tenure in the community, our lasting in the community and our unwavering focus on helping the youth.”
This year’s King of Carnaval is Grammy-nominated artist Jay Wheeler. He told 7News he is ready to rock the stage.
“I just want people to see me and know that they can make it, because I remember the first time that I wanted to be an artist, I had nothing,” he said. “I’m very excited! I think one of the most beautiful things in the world is doing things to help people, especially young people.”
At the Hard Rock, officials also unveiled Carnaval Miami’s official poster, painted by contemporary artist Mojo.
“That’s the heartbeat. That’s the soul, the energy,” said Anthony “Mojo” Reed II.
The vibrant-colored painting depicts a young Hispanic girl. It was named “Our Heart Beat.”
“The new painting symbolizes the 50 years of Kiwanis and pretty much the mission. It’s all about the kids. It’s all about that soul and to come together for this cause specifically, which is the children,” said Mojo.
Some lucky Carnaval-goers will get a signed poster by the artist himself.
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