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Glenn Lindgren: The Little Havana Paseo de las Estrellas or "Walk of Stars" is like the one in Hollywood only with Latin American actors, musicians, writers and so on. It can be found at 16th Avenue. Look for celebrities like Gloria Estefan, Julio Iglesias, Thalia, and Maria Conchita Alonso.
Jorge Castillo: Thankfully, that has all been cleaned up and now the park is very well run and managed.
Glenn Lindgren: We should note that the guys who come here to play dominoes or chess have never been very comfortable about being tourist attractions. These are just neighborhood guys out to have a good time -- not to pose for pictures.
Raúl Musibay: You should always ask before you take any pictures of people here. And don't be surprised if you are politely refused.
Jorge Castillo: So take your pictures of the park from the outside if you want to.
Raúl Musibay: One interesting site is a mural in the park: "The Presidents of the Americas" commemorates the Summit of the Americas that was held in Miami in '93.
Jorge Castillo: The last, and possibly the best reason left to visit Calle Ocho happens just once each year.
Glenn Lindgren: The Calle Ocho festival has to be the largest Hispanic festival in the United States. It attracts hundreds of thousands of people.
Raúl Musibay: You'll see many, many people eating, dancing, and listening to Cuban music.
Jorge Castillo: All the big Latin stars perform there: Gloria Estefan, Luis Miguel, Julio Iglesias, Juan Gabriel, Celia Cruz, Willy Chirino, The Barrio Boys, Oscar de Leon and many more.
Glenn Lindgren: They're in the Guinness Book of World Records. In 1998, they got 119,000 people joined into the world's longest conga line!
Raúl Musibay: Food and drink stands line the streets and the smells and tastes are wonderful. Once a year, Cubans from all over Miami return to their roots.
DRESS: Casual
HOURS: Last Friday of every month, 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
The week-long Carnaval Miami festival culminates with a huge block party and is held each year in March.
Calle Ocho 2005 will be held on Sunday, March 13, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
Take exit 25 off the Florida Turnpike onto SW Eighth Street. Many people let you park in their yards for about $10 for the day. There is no admission charge to the festival.
For complete information: Carnaval Miami
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