Do you want to enjoy some world-class salsa this summer while celebrating the lively genre and the iconic "Queen of Salsa" Celia Cruz?

Well, if you're in "Sun City," a.k.a. Miami, Florida, then you should check out the International Salsa Festival, which is a four-day extravaganza that takes place from July 23-26.

There will be performances by highly-acclaimed orchestras, dance exhibitions, parties, non-stop salsa, and a historical Gala in recognition of the stars of salsa.

On Thursday, July 23, the salsa celebration will kick off with "The Salsa Star Recognition" in the James L. Knight Center Downtown Miami, with the "majestic" presentation of the "Universidad de la Salsa," El Gran Combo and La Sonora Ponceña who hail directly from Puerto Rico.

Miami's International Salsa Festival is considered "one of the largest festivals of its kind in the United States and among the top conferences sponsored by major salsa world," said Fusion in a press release.

The event will provide worldly rhythms and beats and live concerts within Miami's Tamiami Park, featuring salsa giants José Alberto "El Canario," Ismael Miranda and Los Adolescentes.

In June, "El Canario" performed at New York's Barclay's Center where he wowed the crowd. He shared his affection for his fans via Twitter.

The following day salsa fans at Miami's International Salsa Festival can listen to the sounds of Rey Ruiz, Luis Enrique and Master Willie Colon. On July 26, salsa star Tito Nieves, Diva India and the "Grande de Pinar del Rio" Willy Chirino will ring in the 50th anniversary of the genre of salsa.

The beloved "Queen of Salsa," Celia Cruz, will be honored with an emotional tribute. The International Salsa Festival will also feature a special performance by Cuban singer Aymee Nuviola.

While the evolution of salsa is debatable, between 1930 and 1960 musicians from Cuba, Puerto Rico, Mexico and South America flocked to New York to perform the vibrant genre. With a mix of their signature, native rhythms and take on music, the musicians' collaborations fused many different sounds.

In the 1950s, this "musical hybridization" created the mambo from son, conjunto and jazz traditions and furthered evolved into the cha cha cha, rhumba, conga and then in the 1960s, salsa. The genre continued to transform as it was brought back to Cuba, Puerto Rico and South America.

Click here to purchase your tickets to the International Salsa Festival's gala night of Thursday, July 23, which includes a free three-day pass for the concerts of Tamiami Park in Miami. Tickets for the three-day pass for the Tamiami Park are also available.

Check out a preview of Miami's International Salsa Festival 2015.