Festival del Platano

A community festival in Little Santo Domingo fills Juan Pablo Duarte Park with food, music and art centered on the many ways plátanos shape culinary and cultural traditions. The afternoon highlights local talent, family activities and opportunities to experience the neighborhood’s flavors and creative energy. Festival del Plátano returns Sunday, November 15, 2026. The program includes a Platano Showdown featuring local cooks, a food court with sweet and savory dishes, live bands and dance performances, an art display of carnival masks created by youth and seniors, and a kids corner with games, crafts and demonstrations from the City of Miami Police and Fire Departments. Local artists and small businesses will also be on-site with food, goods and handmade items. Designed as a family-friendly gathering, the festival invites neighbors, visitors and food lovers to explore the cultural rhythms of Allapattah. Attendees are encouraged to bring comfortable shoes, sun protection and optional seating.