🎄 2026 MERRICK FESTIVAL CORAL GABLES CAROLING COMPETITION

Tis the season for some seriously impressive holiday harmonies! For 40 years, the Merrick Festival Coral Gables Caroling Competition has been filling Downtown Coral Gables with the sounds of the season, and this year’s celebration promises to be the most festive yet.

From December 2 through 6, talented school choirs will take the stage at 550 Biltmore Way, performing holiday favorites and competing for their share of the prize money. Over four decades, more than 1,100 school choirs and 35,000 students have participated in this beloved tradition, with more than $650,000 awarded in total. The week of performances culminates in a grand awards show on Tuesday, December 8, where the winners are crowned.

Whether you’re cheering on a young singer you know or simply looking for a joyful way to kick off the holiday season, this is a Coral Gables tradition not to be missed.

· 📅 When: Wednesday, December 2 through Sunday, December 6, 2026 · Awards Show: Tuesday, December 8
· 📍 Where: 550 Biltmore Way, Coral Gables
· ℹ️ More Info: carolingcompetition.org · (305) 491-4180