Post by miamianne67 on Mar 6, 2020 14:06:43 GMT
This will be a really big blow to tourism, the latest, plus to Mom and Pop vendors.
From today's online Miami Herald
Crowds flock to Little Havana's "Calle Ocho" to celebrate Latin culture, music, and food along its 20 block stretch that includes ten stages, food vendors, and street performers on Sunday, March 10, 2019. BY CARL JUSTE
Miami elected officials and administrators are announcing that this year’s Carnaval Miami, the annual Calle Ocho Festival sponsored by Kiwanis of Little Havana, will be canceled over the potential spread of coronavirus.
Multiple sources confirmed with the Miami Herald that the decision is expected to be announced at a Friday morning news conference at Miami City Hall, where city leaders will also announce the cancellation of the month’s Ultra Music Festival.
From today's online Miami Herald
Crowds flock to Little Havana's "Calle Ocho" to celebrate Latin culture, music, and food along its 20 block stretch that includes ten stages, food vendors, and street performers on Sunday, March 10, 2019. BY CARL JUSTE
Miami elected officials and administrators are announcing that this year’s Carnaval Miami, the annual Calle Ocho Festival sponsored by Kiwanis of Little Havana, will be canceled over the potential spread of coronavirus.
Multiple sources confirmed with the Miami Herald that the decision is expected to be announced at a Friday morning news conference at Miami City Hall, where city leaders will also announce the cancellation of the month’s Ultra Music Festival.