North Miami Councilwoman Mary Estimé-Irvin and Miami-Dade County Commissioner Marleine Bastien Invite the Community to the 7th Annual Soup Joumou Celebration
NORTH MIAMI, FL (December 31, 2025)
North Miami Councilwoman Mary Estimé-Irvin, District 3, in partnership with Miami-Dade County Commissioner Marleine Bastien, District 2, invites residents and visitors to attend the 7th Annual Soup Joumou Celebration in honor of Haitian Independence Day.
This beloved annual event celebrates freedom, unity, and Haitian heritage through the sharing of Soup Joumou, a powerful symbol of liberation dating back to Haiti’s independence on January 1, 1804. Attendees are invited to come together in community to reflect on history, culture, and pride while enjoying this meaningful tradition.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Joe Celestin Community Center
1525 NW 135th Street, North Miami, FL 33167
Guests can expect a welcoming atmosphere filled with culture, connection, and the rich flavors that make this tradition so special. Community members are encouraged to RSVP in advance.
For more information, please contact District3@northmiamifl.gov or call (786) 385-2576.
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North Miami is a suburban city located in northeast Miami-Dade County, Florida. It is roughly 10 miles (16 km) north of Miami. The city lies on Biscayne Bay which surrounds the Biscayne Bay Campus of Florida International University. North Miami is home to a diverse demographic of residents. With more than 64,000 residents, North Miami is the sixth largest city in Miami-Dade County. We are home to the Oleta River State Park; the largest urban park in the Florida State Park System and the nationally accredited Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA North Miami).