Miami, FL – The vibrant and immersive “Long Live J’ouvert” Exhibition – Miami Edition will officially launch on Friday, August 1, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM at HistoryMiami Museum, inviting guests into the heart and history of one of the Caribbean’s most spirited cultural expressions. The exhibition will be on view from July 31 through October 19, 2025.
Presented in partnership with JouvayFest Collective, The Smart Group Corp, City Lore, and HistoryMiami Museum, and in collaboration with Miami Broward One Carnival, this dynamic showcase is a part of the broader J’ouvert Genesis Immersive Experience – a multidisciplinary exploration of the resistance, resilience and ritual that defines J’ouvert.

Join us for the Opening Night Celebration on August 1st 2025 as we honor the spirit of J’ouvert with a tour of the Exhibit, Historical Documentary Screening, Live music, Traditional Characters, Storytelling, Festive Foods and Drink. It promises to be a night to remember.

“J’ouvert,” is a French word (“opening of the day”), it marks the pre-dawn emancipation celebrations of formerly enslaved Africans in Trinidad and Tobago. Originating in the 1800s amidst struggle and defiance against colonial authorities. J’ouvert has evolved into a visceral, celebratory ritual within the Caribbean Carnival community – one that pulsates with ancestral memory, rebellion, and resilience.The Miami edition of Long Live J’ouvert offers an intimate journey through time, illuminating the roots of Carnival and the fierce cultural pride embedded within it. Through captivating visuals, traditional satirical characters, stick fighting, dense percussion, steelpan rhythms, and vibrant street processions the exhibition contrasts the raw authenticity of J’ouvert with the polished flair of daytime masqueraders. “Without J’ouvert, there is no Carnival”

Event Details:
What: Long Live J’ouvert – Miami Edition: Exhibition Launch
When: Friday, August 1, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Where: HistoryMiami Museum, 101 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33130
Exhibition Dates: July 31 – October 19, 2025
Admission: Early Bird Tickets General Admission – $45 | Early Bird VIP – $100
More Info: www.jouvayfest.com