Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend on Miami Beach

Miami Beach, FL – The dazzling U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds make their first-ever Miami Beach appearance at this year’s Hyundai Air & Sea Show on Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24 as the city kicks off its high-flying America 250 celebration with family-friendly events over the long Memorial Day Weekend.

“This is the perfect time to launch our America 250 celebration,” said Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner. "Our new 'Miami Beach FREEDOM' exhibition at Galeria Ocean Drive invites us all to reflect on the service and patriotism that define the American spirit as we honor our city's legacy as a WWII training ground and look forward to the next chapter of our nation’s great story.”

“There is no better time than Memorial Day weekend to pay tribute to our Military and those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of our freedom,” shared Mickey Markoff, Executive Producer of the National Salute to America’s Heroes, presented by Hyundai.

Here’s the complete list of events for Memorial Day weekend:

Galería Ocean Drive – Miami Beach FREEDOM

The city will open a special outdoor exhibit on Thursday, May 21 at 4 p.m. to celebrate patriotism, culture and our coastal lifestyle. Curated by the Office of the Mayor and Commission, the new exhibit will be unveiled in partnership with the Hyundai Air & Sea Show and supported by the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau. The exhibit runs through July 15.

Salute on Española Way Block Party

On Friday, May 22 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., join the Hyundai Air & Sea Show for a free public event dedicated to honoring the military. The festivities take place on Española Way, a charming pedestrian-only street in Miami Beach to celebrate and show support for the U.S. military with vibrant music and a patriotic street party. A live performance by The Flyers, South Florida’s Premiere Power Trio, creates a festive atmosphere as attendees savor a variety of delicious food and drinks from local restaurants.

Murph Challenge

The City of Miami Beach in collaboration with U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion - Miami and Yellow Falcon Cross-Fit presents the Murph Challenge on Saturday, May 23 from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. in Lummus Park between 11 and 12 streets. The challenge consists of two 1-mile runs, 100 pullups, 200 pushups and 300 air squats. The goal is to complete all events in the fastest time possible. Advance registration is required and there is no cost to participate. Click here to register.

Hyundai Air & Sea Show

America’s largest military airshow takes to the skies over Miami Beach on Saturday and Sunday, May 23-24, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The free event features dynamic aircraft performances, cutting-edge military equipment displays and interactive demonstrations by all six branches of U.S. military personnel in the Patriot Display Village. Recommended viewing areas are located between 1-10 streets and 13-20 streets on the beach. Food and beverage concessions will be available at the Patriot Display Village between 11-15 streets along Lummus Park from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on both days.

U.S. Air Force SaluteFest

On Saturday, May 23 at 6 p.m., attendees will enjoy free entertainment along Ocean Drive headlined by Parmalee, one of country music's most successful acts. Highlights include a sunset 3D projection mapping experience illuminating across five iconic buildings at 14 Street, a nighttime pyro parachute jump by the U.S. Army Golden Knights and the British Red Devils, and performances by the U.S. Air Force Band and U.S. Military drill teams. The night concludes with the 1,000-drone show by Hex and fireworks sponsored by the City of Miami Beach and the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau.

The Patriot Display Village

The display honors all six branches of the armed forces with interactive exhibits featuring military equipment, including tanks, helicopters, rifle ranges, tactical gear and simulators. This free, interactive village also features the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Kids Zone, Mission BBQ food court and the American Peptides Action Zone. The activation will also feature an E Ride Pro x GritShift custom e-moto giveaway powered by Monster Energy, further enhancing fan engagement and on-site excitement, the GOVX Memorial Flag Garden, corporate activations, extreme sports demonstrations, live music and more over five city blocks.

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Kids Zone

The Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Kids Zone is located in the Patriot Display Village where kids of all ages will find a stay fit, aviation-themed fun zone with rock climbing walls, a bungee jump and more.

City of Miami Beach Kids Fun Zone

On Saturday, May 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Ocean Drive and Lummus Park between 12 and 13 streets, children and their parents can participate in themed arts and crafts, lawn games, an Imagination Playground and the opportunity to write letters to our service members.

Memorial Day Commemoration at Miami Beach Police Headquarters

The City of Miami Beach, in partnership with the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars 3559 Miami Beach Post, will pay tribute to the memory of the men and women who fought and died for freedom with a wreath-laying ceremony and 21-gun salute this Memorial Day on Monday, May 25 at 10 a.m. The ceremony will take place at the War Memorial Cenotaph outside Miami Beach Police Headquarters, 1100 Washington Ave.

Traffic Information

Protected residential zones for the Flamingo Park and South of Fifth neighborhoods will be in place each evening from 6 p.m. through 5 a.m. on Friday, May 22, Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24 with barricades in place to restrict cut-through traffic in these residential areas. Flamingo Park and South of Fifth residents are encouraged to use Alton Road to enter and exit their neighborhood. There will be enhanced police presence in other surrounding neighborhoods.

The Police Department will utilize and deploy fixed and mobile License Plate Readers (LPRs) throughout the city along with an LPR detail on the 5 Street and 41 Street corridors on Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24 from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. the following day.

Additionally, the city’s traffic monitoring and management contractor will monitor major thoroughfares to detect incidents creating congestion based on available resources and equipment, including existing closed-circuit television and portable cameras in the city, the WAZE mobile application, portable variable message signs for traffic/event messaging, and implementing modifications to traffic signal timing as needed to manage congestion. Traffic Monitors will operate on an extended schedule as follows: Friday, May 22 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, May 23 and May 24 from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Monday, May 25 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

During hours when the traffic mitigation plan is in place, the Miami Beach Trolley will be enhanced and Miami-Dade County transit services will operate normally. You can track the trolley in real-time on the Miami Beach Gov app, website or Transit App.

Parking Information
Effective Friday, May 22 at 9 p.m. through Monday, May 25 at 9 a.m., a high-impact flat parking rate of $30 per vehicle for nonresidents and $15 for residents will be imposed at all city parking garages in the Entertainment District. This includes parking garages at 7 Street and Collins Avenue, 12 Street and Washington Avenue, 13 Street and Collins Avenue as well as the Anchor Garage on 16 Street.

To view the list of municipal garages where visitors and resident can park and ride from, click here.

There are numerous ways to get around Miami Beach on public transportation once you arrive, including free Miami Beach trolleys and Citi Bike.

Free Parking Shuttles and Enhanced Miami Beach Trolley Service

The city will provide free shuttle service to and from two designated event parking garage locations. Please look for the special parking shuttle identification signs prior to boarding. Parking shuttles will operate on Saturday, May 23 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday, May 24 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at intervals of approximately 15 to 20 minutes.

Designated free shuttle pick-up and drop-off locations are as follows:

• 42 Street garage: shuttle bus will serve trolley stop #219 at Sheridan Avenue and 41 Street.
• 17 Street, Pennsylvania Avenue, and the City Hall garages: shuttle bus will serve trolley stop #100 at 17 Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.

All passengers using the free shuttle service will be dropped off at trolley stop #106 located on the west side of Washington Avenue between 11 and 12 streets. Passengers should use this stop for their ride back to the parking garages.

Alternatively, passengers can use the free Miami Beach Trolley service which will operate on an enhanced schedule, with two additional vehicles operating on the South Beach Loop and two additional vehicles assigned to the Collins Express Trolley to achieve an average service frequency of 13 to 15 minutes on both routes. The enhanced trolley service will operate from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 23 through Sunday, May 24. Outside of the enhanced service, the Miami Beach Trolley will operate regular hours and service frequency.

Monument Island Closed to Boaters

The city will close Flagler Monument Island to boaters over Memorial Day weekend due to a history of some boaters leaving significant litter behind. The uninhabited island will close starting on Friday, May 22 at 6 a.m. and will reopen at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26.

Staffing & Preparations

Miami Beach Police, Fire, Ocean Rescue, Code Compliance, Parking, Public Works, Sanitation, and Parks and Recreation will have significantly enhanced staffing throughout the weekend. Several local, state and federal law enforcement partners will be assisting MBPD with public safety, including, but not limited to, the Florida Highway Patrol, Miami-Dade County Police and Miami-Dade Schools Police.

Goodwill Ambassadors wearing branded pink T-shirts will be positioned throughout the Art Deco District to answer visitor questions while serving as liaisons to the Police Department.

High-Impact and Other Measures

The following high-impact measures will be in effect at 8 p.m. Friday, May 22 through 8 p.m. Monday, May 25, 2026 within the designated high-impact zone including along the public beach; the mixed-use entertainment (MXE) district and that portion of the CD-2 commercial, medium-intensity district between Pennsylvania Avenue and Collins Court from 5 to 16 streets:

• Local access restrictions will be enforced on some city streets to limit traffic routes and improve mobility for residents and business patrons.
• The issuance of business tax receipts will be suspended to promoters of any dance or entertainment events to be held at alcoholic beverage establishments in the MXE and CD-2 districts.
• Flat parking rate of $30 for non-residents and $15 for residents.
• The suspension and closure of business entities renting or leasing certain vehicles — including golf carts, low-speed vehicles, autocycles, motorized scooters, mopeds, motorcycles powered by motors of 50cc or less and motorized bicycles during the aforementioned timeframe.

The following additional high-impact and other measures may be imposed as necessary:

• Coolers, inflatable devices, tents, tables and similar objects may be prohibited on public beaches.

For updated information on Memorial Day weekend, visit www.miamibeachfl.gov/america250.

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