26. Annual Carnaval on the Mile, the 2-day event begins in Coral Gables-NBC 6 Südflorida

The 26th annual Carnaval on the mile started on Saturday afternoon.

The celebration brings local art, live music and great food to the heart of Coral Gables.

It is a weekend with free family fun in the heart of Coral Gables, and the two -day event is back for the 26th year.

The artist Laura Chirino said it was the lively atmosphere that she comes back year after year.

For 10 years this is the only festival she said to.

“Carnaval on the mile has always been my favorite party. It is very happy, positive,” said Chirino.

This year's festival creates history because the poster artist Mojo is the first non-Hispanic to create a poster for the festival.

This year's poster is our heartbeat.

“This piece embodies almost exactly what I feel, Miami,” said Anthony “Mojo” Reed II. “It is the soul, the Sazon, the music, the atmosphere, the energy, and it is also the liveliness, the color ability of Miami.”

Carnaval Miami brings millions of dollars into the Magic City, but the effects are even greater.

It's all about the work that is done for the community.

“It is the mission, it is the purpose of why we are here,” said Pablo Lau, President of the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana. “Make such festivals to collect donations to give something back to the community.”

It is a celebration of culture for everyone. “

“Oye Familia, we're here. Come around and celebrate with us,” said Lau.

The Carnaval continues for the Calle Ocho Music Festival next week.