The King Mango Strut is an annual satirical parade through the streets of Coconut Grove, usually taking place sometime around the new year. It celebrates (and skewers!) what’s weird and wonderful about Miami and the year that was. 

Born 40(ish) years ago as a parody of the pomp and circumstance of the King Orange Bowl Jamboree Parade  associated with the college football Orange Bowl game. The King Mango Strut has evolved into a beloved community tradition that never lost touch with its eccentric, bohemian roots.  It is locally famous, delightfully strange, and beholden to no one.   

From its modest roots, the Strut now attracts over 10,000 onlookers who laugh, cheer, and dance along with the hundreds of Strutters who march in the parade. All are welcome to watch or participate in this free event as long as they do so with an open heart and open mind and are willing to poke fun at the year’s notable current events.

The Weirdest Parade in the Universe has brought you The Marching Freds, The Synchronize Briefcase Brigade, The Booger King, The Million Chad March, The League of Dead Voters, Cuban Eye for the Gringo Guy, Idu Grab Prison, Weapons of Mass Distraction, Osama Piñata, The Hare Krishnas and the Running of the Bullshitters. What madness will this year’s bring? Come find out!