RARAMBA Brings Samba and Rara Together in One Community Celebration
Free Haitian & Brazilian Cultural Festival Set for February 28 in Little Haiti
Festival aims to unite Miami’s diverse communities, support small businesses, and spotlight Little Haiti.
The Haitian American Chamber of Commerce of Florida, the Route 1804 Foundation, in partnership with the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau and Consulate Generals of Brazil and Haiti, proudly announce RARAMBA: Haitian & Brazilian Community Festival, a free, family-friendly cultural celebration on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 2 PM to 6 PM at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex (212 NE 59th Terrace, Miami, FL 33137). Register for free- Eventbrite Link.
RARAMBA is a joyful fusion of Haitian and Brazilian cultures that celebrates unity, heritage, and community pride. The vibrant festival showcases the shared rhythms, the global football energy, and the cultural excellence of Haiti and Brazil — two nations with powerful international sporting legacies and dynamic diasporas rooted in Miami.
As excitement builds toward the 2026 football tournament, both Haiti and Brazil have officially qualified, igniting pride across their diasporas and adding even more energy to this year’s celebration. Brazil continues its historic dominance on the world stage, while Haiti’s qualification marks a powerful moment of national pride and resilience, celebrated throughout South Florida’s vibrant Haitian community.
Designed as an immersive cultural experience, RARAMBA unites Kompa and Samba for an unforgettable afternoon of music, movement, and multicultural connection.
“RARAMBA is more than an event — it is a cultural bridge,” said festival organizer Sandy Dorainvil. “Miami is home to thriving Haitian and Brazilian communities. This celebration honors our shared spirit, global pride, and culture’s power to unite us.”
A Celebration of Music, Culture & Community
Attendees can expect:
- Live Haitian Rara band performances.
- Brazilian Samba showcases
- Kompa and Samba music experiences
- Haitian and Brazilian culinary tastings
- Marketplace vendors and small business spotlights
- Cultural exhibits and family-friendly activities
- Networking opportunities for community leaders and entrepreneurs
Guests are encouraged to wear the colors of Haiti or Brazil and to come ready to celebrate Miami’s multicultural identity.
RARAMBA not only highlights cultural solidarity and diaspora pride but also strengthens Miami’s cultural tourism ecosystem and supports local small businesses. As global attention increasingly focuses on Miami as an international hub, the festival builds momentum toward 2026 while spotlighting Little Haiti as a key cultural destination.
Special Guests
City of Miami Mayor, Eileen Higgins, Consul General of Brazil, Andre Odenbreit Carvalho, Consul General of Haiti, Yverick Delerme Cyril (Remarks at 4pm)
Community & Institutional Partners
RARAMBA is supported by a dynamic coalition of civic and cultural partners, including the Consulate General of Brazil and Haiti in Miami, CMS International Group, Center for Haitian Studies Health and Human Services, TAP Restaurant, Manjay Restaurant, Chef Christian Barruos, Weiss Serota, Miami SCORES, Islandtv, L’Union Suite, Hylo News, Miami Bloco, Rara Lakay, and Heritage Rhum.
Event Details
Event: RARAMBA: Haitian & Brazilian Community Festival
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Little Haiti Cultural Complex
Admission: Free and open to the public
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