At the heart of Little Havana throughout the 1900's Miami continued to grow.
In 1920 population doubled within three years. In the mid 30's the economy crashed.
As a result art deco buildings were built, at this time they took place of the demolished buildings. By the 40's tourism became very popular and boosted the economy, then world war II especially after the Japan attack on pearl harbor left hotels empty following war in 1950 Miami was almost ruined. However in mid 80's Miami was saved and recognized. Miami has the biggest population of Cuban American's in the United States.
In the mid 80's Miami became famous for its TV show "Miami Vice" the show was created in Miami beach which in turn created more traffic for tourist and a better economy. Today Miami is well known as an international city for its entertainment.
Calle Ocho is the Hollywood of Latin American actors, writers, artist, and musicians. Every March Latinos throughout the U.S. celebrate the largest festival in the country, and every last Friday of the month is a Latin party considered to be a cultural festival, with dancers, performers, music, food, theater and local artist fun time for everyone. The Calle Ocho festival in March celebrated its 26th annual year. The Kiwanis club launched the Little Havana festival in 1978 to raise money for the local community, projects, causes and groups. More then one million people from around the world appear to this exciting event. This festival holds its place in the Guinness book of world records.
A cultural celebration fills more then 20 blocks of Latin music lovers. A variety of Latin musicians perform 7 hours consecutively with ethnic foods line up on both sides of the street. Hand rolled cigars aromatic leaves being rolled into cigars, "you can see from the windows" meat markets, herbal stores, and coffee, you can walk from downtowns art deco into Little Havana. There are street vendors from Columbian corn arepas to Cuban tomales and authentic Cuban restaurants, many cigar shops, nightclubs and theater.
