City of Miami Beach

 

Date: January 28, 2003

Miami International Boat Show Sets Anchor in Miami Beach

-- Park & Ride Transportation Available –

Miami Beach – Celebrating its 62nd anniversary, this year's show will feature the latest powerboats, engines, electronics, and accessories from more than 2,300 exhibitors on more than 2.5 million square feet of exhibition space. The Miami International Boat and Sailboat Show is the greatest boat show in North America. The show will be open from February 13 through 18, 2003. Show hours are Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Friday - Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; and Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Additionally, the Brokerage Yacht Show is held on Indian Creek Waterway (February 13 – 17).

The Boat Show's economic impact far surpasses that of other boat shows held in Florida. Miami has a solid reputation as the marine industry's premier event and a long history of attracting serious buyers from around the world. Last year’s Boat Show generated over $600 million in sales and had an economic impact on the City’s business community of over $13 million. These increased revenues are very important to the City's continued financial health.

The Boat Show adds increased traffic and parking demands and the City appreciates the public’s patience during this period. Coupons are available for Miami Beach residents at Miami Beach City Hall’s Information Desk, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Visit the Boat Show and join in the excitement. The Show will host a series of sunset events and many special activities throughout the show hours to attract and entertain visitors.

Due to increased traffic and scarce parking availability, the City of Miami Beach Parking Department is offering a park and ride program. Flat parking rates will vary between $2 and $10 contingent upon proximity to the event. Pedestrian hotel guests ride for free excluding Electrowave shuttle use which costs $.25 (see list). The shuttle will include round-trip shuttle service for each passenger to and from the Convention Center at the following garages/lots:

Boat Show Parking and 'Park & Ride' System Map (Acrobat)

Boat Show Park & Ride Rate (includes free shuttle service)
  • 7th Street Garage * $1 per hour/$14 max
  • 12th Street Garage * $6/$8
  • 13th Street Garage * $6/$8
  • 16th Street & Collins Avenue * $10
  • 17th Street Garage* $10
  • 17th Street/Washington Avenue Lot* $10
  • 21st Street & Collins Avenue Lot** $5
  • 27th Street & Collins Avenue Lot** $5
  • 34th Street & Collins Avenue** $5
  • 35th Street & Collins Avenue** $5
  • 42nd Street Parking Garage** $5
  • 46th Street Parking Lot** $10
  • 53rd Street Parking Lot** $8
  • 64th Street & Collins Avenue** $5
  • 72nd Street & Collins Avenue** $4
  • 79th Street & Collins Avenue** $2
  • 83rd Street & Collins Avenue** $2
  • 84th Street & Collins Avenue** $2

* Electrowave, normal service - $0.25 per person (305-THE-WAVE)

** Shuttle Service to Convention Center and/or Yacht & Brokerage Show.

Buses will run continuously one hour prior to Boat Show opening each morning until one hour after closing each night. In addition the Boat Show will run a continuous shuttle among all show locations: Miami Beach Convention Center, Sealine Marina and Yachting Center and Strictly Sail at Miamarina at Bayside.

For more information on Boat Show parking and transportation, contact the City Parking Department at 305-673-7505 or 305-673-PARK. For more information on the Miami International Boat Show, call 954-441-3220 or go to www.discoverboating.com/miami.

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