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January Special Events & Festivals in Miami

By Dawn Muench-Pace, About.com

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Miami in January provides a welcome escape from the chilling temperatures in other parts of the country. If you are delighting in our tropical winter this month, find out what special events are going on in January.

Miccosukee Indian Arts Festival
December 24, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Experience the color and pageantry of costumed Native Americans from all over the country.

Winter Nights & Lights
December 18, 2009 - January 2, 2010
This annual holiday extravaganza transforms Miami Seaquarium into a Winter Wonderland.

Santa's Enchanted Forest
November 5, 2009 - January 3, 2010
Experience this Christmas wonderland anytime from early November through early January.

Florida Dance Festival: WinterFest
December 27, 2009 - January 3, 2010
This distinctive event offers classes, workshops, intensive courses, and an outstanding performance series.

FedEx Orange Bowl
January 1, 2010
Celebrate New Years day at this annual football championship game.

Junior Orange Bowl Parade
January 2, 2010
Coral Gables
A parade through the streets of Coral Gables featuring floats and marching bands. The parade begins in front of Coral Gables City Hall and travels down Miracle Mile.

Lincoln Road Antique and Collectible Market
January 3, 2010
Browse for antiques including jewelry, china, vintage clothing, furniture, and more.

Family Fundays on Sundays at Fairchild
January 3, 2010
Visit Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden on the first Sunday of each month for music, food and fun for the whole family.

Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Circus
January 8-18, 2010
The circus comes to town every January, held at the American Airlines Arena in Downtown Miami.

Redland Festival
January 9-10, 2010
Festival at Fruit & Spice Park features arts and crafts, tropical plants, children's activities and great food.

The Great Taste of the Grove
January 9-10, 2010
Visit Peacock Park for family fun, jazz music, and food samplings from Coconut Grove's top restaurants.

Shakespeare in the Park
January 9-24, 2010
Free performances of one of the Bard's great plays in Coconut Grove.

Lincoln Road Antique and Collectible Market
January 10, 2010
Browse for antiques including jewelry, china, vintage clothing, furniture, and more.

YoungARTS Week
January 11-16, 2010
Showcasing 150 of the nation's top young artists. The artists participate in classes, enrichment activities, and perform their works.

Art Deco Weekend
January 15-17, 2010
A celebration of all things Art Deco, sponsored by the Miami Design Preservation League.

Miami Jewish Film Festival
January 16-24, 2010
Presenting richly diverse national and international films of artistic merit and thought-provoking subject matter.

Mommy & Me Tea at Fairchild
January 17, 2010
An elegant affair for mothers and their daughters at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden.

South Beach Comedy Festival
January 21-23, 2010
Showcases a variety of top talent and stars of the comedy circuit.

The Original Miami Beach Antique Show
January 21-25, 2010
More than 1,000 dealers provide shopping opportunities for antique lovers.

International Chocolate Festival
January 22-24, 2010
Visit Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden and enjoy everything chocolate!

Lincoln Road Antique and Collectible Market
January 24, 2010
Browse for antiques including jewelry, china, vintage clothing, furniture, and more.

Viernes Culturales / Cultural Fridays
January 29, 2010
Free monthly cultural event and street fair on the last Friday of each month showcasing music, dance, poetry, and the visual arts.

Homestead Championship Rodeo
January 29-31, 2010
A variety of riding, roping, and racing events.

Miami Beach Festival of the Arts
January 30-31, 2010
Showcases the artwork of more than 100 artists from across the nation, including paintings, sculpture, glass, ceramics, jewelry, and photographs.

ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon
January 31, 2010
More than 15,000 people converge on Downtown Miami for a 26.2 mile marathon and 13.1 mile run through Miami and Miami Beach.

Tamiami International Orchid Festival
January 31 - February 1, 2010
Featuring over 40 commercial orchid growers from around the world with beautiful displays, plant sales, art and supplies.

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