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Calle Ocho Festival

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Why We Love It: Calle Ocho
Mar. 11, 10am-7pm
The largest Hispanic festival in the nation, Calle Ocho – a 20-block street party filled with live music, international foods and entertainment.
• El Croquetazo
This World Championship Croqueta Eating Contest is sanctioned by Major League Eating.
• Cuban Sandwich Smackdown
Chefs from rivals Miami and Tampa battle to see who has the best pork-cheese-pickle-mustard on Cuban bread.

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