After a major effort to disseminate the values and culture of people who excel in different areas in the United States, a group of Colombians proud of their origins decided to bring a bit of Colombia to South Florida with their famous Carnival of Barranquilla.
Get your fashion costumes ready!- A series of events will take place from February 5th to March 12th to celebrate “Canival of Barranquilla 2011." Colombians, Hispanics living in Florida and other members of the international community that live in Miami, all together can enjoy music, food and native costumes from Barranquilla.
With the idea of sharing the joy of the Colombian Caribbean, Carnival of Barranquilla 2011, will honor 3 personalities of the community as: "The Queen of Carnival, Queen of Carnival-Kids and The King “Momo:”
1 - Daniela Duran, born in Barranquilla and political asylum in USA, is honored as Queen of Carnival of Barranquilla 2011
2 - Julie Higgins, born in Miami, daughter of Juan Carlos Higgins and Gina Molinares, is honored as Queen of Carnival of Barranquilla 2011- Kids.
3 - Jose de Jesus Gutierrez, born in Santa Marta, lawyer, official named The King “Momo” of Carnival of Barranquilla 2011
Events of Carnival of Barranquilla 2011
Crowning and Reading
February 5th Time: 3:00 p.m Location: Peacock Park. (2820 Mc Farlane Rd, Coconut Grove)
Presentation: Checo Acosta, Tony de las Salas
"Guacherna."
February 25th Time: 6:00 p.m Location: Calle 8 Domino Park - Miami, FL 33132
Presentation: Carnival Folklore Groups
Serenade to The Queen by music's students from Berklee College of Music
Tribute to Dominican music and their singers such as: Milly Quesada, Sergio Vargas, Wilfrido Vargas, among others
March 11th Time: 7:00 p.m Location: Miami Dade County Auditorium - 2901 W Flagler St - Miami.
Battle of Flowers
Floats with different personalities
March 12th Time: 12:00p.m Location: Margaret Pace Park. 1775 N. Bayshore Dr. Miami FL 33132
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