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PHOTOS: Rain didn’t stop the festivities. Fans of Haitian music party at Compas Festival

By Chloe Herring
Fans of Haitian music refused to let South Florida’s wet weather prevent them from attending the Haitian Compas Festival Saturday at Mana Wynwood in Miami. The premier showcase for Haitian music and culture in the United States, the festival is celebrating 20 years.
Fans of Haitian music refused to let South Florida’s wet weather prevent them from attending the Haitian Compas Festival Saturday at Mana Wynwood in Miami. The premier showcase for Haitian music and culture in the United States, the festival is celebrating 20 years. Bryan Cereijo Bryan Cereijo

Haitian Compas Festival returned to South Florida on Saturday, May 19 — this time at Mana Wynwood for the 20th anniversary. The concert was plagued with rains that persisted throughout the weekend, but the dreary weather did not dampen the fun of Haitian music fans in attendance.

Click below to see photos from the festival.

  • Fans of Haitian music refused to let South Florida’s wet weather prevent them from attending the Haitian Compas Festival Saturday at Mana Wynwood in Miami. The premier showcase for Haitian music and culture in the United States, the festival is celebrating 20 years.
    Fans of Haitian music refused to let South Florida’s wet weather prevent them from attending the Haitian Compas Festival Saturday at Mana Wynwood in Miami. The premier showcase for Haitian music and culture in the United States, the festival is celebrating 20 years. Bryan Cereijo Bryan Cereijo
  • Fans of Haitian music refused to let South Florida’s wet weather prevent them from attending the Haitian Compas Festival Saturday at Mana Wynwood in Miami. The premier showcase for Haitian music and culture in the United States, the festival is celebrating 20 years.
    Fans of Haitian music refused to let South Florida’s wet weather prevent them from attending the Haitian Compas Festival Saturday at Mana Wynwood in Miami. The premier showcase for Haitian music and culture in the United States, the festival is celebrating 20 years. Bryan Cereijo Bryan Cereijo
  • Fans of Haitian music refused to let South Florida’s wet weather prevent them from attending the Haitian Compas Festival Saturday at Mana Wynwood in Miami. The premier showcase for Haitian music and culture in the United States, the festival is celebrating 20 years.
    Fans of Haitian music refused to let South Florida’s wet weather prevent them from attending the Haitian Compas Festival Saturday at Mana Wynwood in Miami. The premier showcase for Haitian music and culture in the United States, the festival is celebrating 20 years. Bryan Cereijo Bryan Cereijo
  • Fans of Haitian music refused to let South Florida’s wet weather prevent them from attending the Haitian Compas Festival Saturday at Mana Wynwood in Miami. The premier showcase for Haitian music and culture in the United States, the festival is celebrating 20 years.
    Fans of Haitian music refused to let South Florida’s wet weather prevent them from attending the Haitian Compas Festival Saturday at Mana Wynwood in Miami. The premier showcase for Haitian music and culture in the United States, the festival is celebrating 20 years. Bryan Cereijo Bryan Cereijo
  • Fans of Haitian music refused to let South Florida’s wet weather prevent them from attending the Haitian Compas Festival Saturday at Mana Wynwood in Miami. The premier showcase for Haitian music and culture in the United States, the festival is celebrating 20 years.
    Fans of Haitian music refused to let South Florida’s wet weather prevent them from attending the Haitian Compas Festival Saturday at Mana Wynwood in Miami. The premier showcase for Haitian music and culture in the United States, the festival is celebrating 20 years. Bryan Cereijo Bryan Cereijo
  • Fans of Haitian music refused to let South Florida’s wet weather prevent them from attending the Haitian Compas Festival Saturday at Mana Wynwood in Miami. The premier showcase for Haitian music and culture in the United States, the festival is celebrating 20 years.
    Fans of Haitian music refused to let South Florida’s wet weather prevent them from attending the Haitian Compas Festival Saturday at Mana Wynwood in Miami. The premier showcase for Haitian music and culture in the United States, the festival is celebrating 20 years. Bryan Cereijo Bryan Cereijo
  • A group performs at the Haitian Compas Festival at Mana Wynwood on May 19, 2018. Fans of Haitian music refused to let South Florida's wet weather prevent them from attending the Haitian Compas Festival Saturday at Mana Wynwood in Miami. The premier showcase for Haitian music and culture in the United States, the festival is celebrating 20 years.
    A group performs at the Haitian Compas Festival at Mana Wynwood on May 19, 2018. Fans of Haitian music refused to let South Florida's wet weather prevent them from attending the Haitian Compas Festival Saturday at Mana Wynwood in Miami. The premier showcase for Haitian music and culture in the United States, the festival is celebrating 20 years. Bryan Cereijo Bryan Cereijo
  • A group performs at the Haitian Compas Festival at Mana Wynwood on May 19, 2018. Fans of Haitian music refused to let South Florida's wet weather prevent them from attending the Haitian Compas Festival Saturday at Mana Wynwood in Miami. The premier showcase for Haitian music and culture in the United States, the festival is celebrating 20 years.
    A group performs at the Haitian Compas Festival at Mana Wynwood on May 19, 2018. Fans of Haitian music refused to let South Florida's wet weather prevent them from attending the Haitian Compas Festival Saturday at Mana Wynwood in Miami. The premier showcase for Haitian music and culture in the United States, the festival is celebrating 20 years. Bryan Cereijo Bryan Cereijo
  • Fans of Haitian music refused to let South Florida’s wet weather prevent them from attending the Haitian Compas Festival Saturday at Mana Wynwood in Miami. The premier showcase for Haitian music and culture in the United States, the festival is celebrating 20 years.
    Fans of Haitian music refused to let South Florida’s wet weather prevent them from attending the Haitian Compas Festival Saturday at Mana Wynwood in Miami. The premier showcase for Haitian music and culture in the United States, the festival is celebrating 20 years. Bryan Cereijo Bryan Cereijo
  • Fans of Haitian music refused to let South Florida’s wet weather prevent them from attending the Haitian Compas Festival Saturday at Mana Wynwood in Miami. The premier showcase for Haitian music and culture in the United States, the festival is celebrating 20 years.
    Fans of Haitian music refused to let South Florida’s wet weather prevent them from attending the Haitian Compas Festival Saturday at Mana Wynwood in Miami. The premier showcase for Haitian music and culture in the United States, the festival is celebrating 20 years. Bryan Cereijo Bryan Cereijo
  • Haitian rapper Billy Blue performs at the Haitian Compas Festival at Mana Wynwood on May 19, 2018 Fans of Haitian music refused to let South Florida's wet weather prevent them from attending the Haitian Compas Festival Saturday at Mana Wynwood in Miami. The premier showcase for Haitian music and culture in the United States, the festival is celebrating 20 years.
    Haitian rapper Billy Blue performs at the Haitian Compas Festival at Mana Wynwood on May 19, 2018 Fans of Haitian music refused to let South Florida's wet weather prevent them from attending the Haitian Compas Festival Saturday at Mana Wynwood in Miami. The premier showcase for Haitian music and culture in the United States, the festival is celebrating 20 years. Bryan Cereijo Bryan Cereijo

This story was originally published May 21, 2018 at 8:05 AM with the headline "PHOTOS: Rain didn’t stop the festivities. Fans of Haitian music party at Compas Festival."

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