The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs serves a kaleidoscopic community of more than 2 million residents and 10 million annual visitors that is recognized nationally for the breadth and richness of its cultural diversity. Few major metropolitan areas in the country have witnessed such dynamic growth in their local cultural communities, as has Miami-Dade. Specifically, our cultural activity has increased from 110 to 1,000 groups in less than 25 years. The Department is a leader in shaping Miami-Dade County into one of the newest and most significant cultural centers in the Western Hemisphere.