Miya Marcano and her family celebrated at Miami Carnival year after year. This weekend’s event will honor the slain college student.

Miya Marcano, 19, was an active participant in Miami Carnival for many years. Her family is well-known in the Caribbean community in South Florida. After being discovered dead in Orlando on Oct. 2, she will be honored at the upcoming Miami Carnival this weekend. (Miami Carnival/Courtesy)