Published: April 27, 2026

Americas in the Gran Parada: Celebrating Culture and Community

This past weekend, Americas proudly participated in the Carnaval de Barranquilla Miami USA – La Gran Parada, a vibrant celebration that brings the Colombian community together and keeps traditions alive far from home.

Our connection to this event is especially meaningful. Through Chachy Visbal, who serves as President of the Carnaval de Barranquilla Miami USA and is also an active Fellow of Americas Community Center, we’ve been able to support and be part of these important cultural initiatives. We are proud to stand alongside her and contribute to efforts that preserve and celebrate Colombian heritage within our community.

As part of the experience, we brought our volunteers together to fully embrace the celebration. We rented the Monaguillo chiva for our group to ride along the parade route, with Billy the Marlin up top and our volunteers dressed in traditional Carnaval attire—dancing, celebrating, and engaging with the crowd throughout the day.

Beyond the celebration, this was also an opportunity to share our mission and promote the upcoming Colombian Heritage Night Marlins game, inviting the community to continue celebrating together at the ballpark.

Events like La Gran Parada are more than just parades—they are a way for the Colombian community to reconnect with their roots, pass down traditions, and create moments of pride and belonging for future generations.

We’re grateful to be part of these spaces, to support leaders like Chachy, and to continue building bridges within our community through culture, connection, and shared experiences.

We look forward to the next one.