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Miami Celebrates After Fidel Castro's Death

Cubans celebrate in the streets of Miami, Fla. after the death of Cuban dictator Fidel Castro. (Grace King/ WUFT News)
Cubans celebrate in the streets of Miami, Fla. after the death of Cuban dictator Fidel Castro. (Grace King/ WUFT News)

The streets of Miami turned into crowds of celebration after Fidel Castro's death was announced Friday night.

Street Calle Ocho was the host of this celebration for many Cubans residing in Miami for most of their lives. Cubans and Cuban-americans all gathered to rejoice. Many brought with them their cuban pride with flags, paintings and signs.

Castro was revolutionary leader who later served as prime minister and president of Cuba until 2006. He died at 90 years-old.

The joy and relief that is spreading around Miami is a heavy contrast to the mourning of Castro in Cuba.

WUFT News reporter Grace King captured photos of the celebration.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jocelyn is a reporter for WUFT News. She can be reached at news@wuft.org or 352-392-6397.
Jessica is a reporter for WUFT News. She can be reached at news@wuft.org or 352-392-6397.
Grace is a reporter for WUFT News who may be contacted by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing grace.king@ufl.edu.