Share:
for immediate release
June 24, 2026
—5 large-scale jaguar sculptures will be placed around the city —
Miami Beach, FL – The City of Miami Beach will soon host a portion of the Jaguar Parade, a Brazilian art exhibition of 11 colorful jaguar sculptures that will be displayed in public spaces throughout Miami-Dade County during the World Cup. Miami Beach was chosen to host five jaguar works through its Sister Cities program, which includes Brazilian partners Rio de Janeiro and Fortaleza.
A ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 25 at 10 a.m. in Lummus Park at 7 St and Ocean Drive, where city leaders and representatives from the Jaguar Parade will officially welcome the installation to Miami Beach.
“These fun and engaging jaguar sculptures are not only works of art,” shared Miami Beach Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt. “They illuminate the growing threats to the worldwide jaguar population. As an American who had the great fortune to spend years of my childhood living in Brazil, I am so proud that Miami Beach is part of this international artistic and awareness-building campaign.”
The Jaguar Parade is intended to raise money for jaguar conservation by connecting public art, environmental awareness and cultural exchange. There are an estimated 173,000 jaguars left in the world today with as many as half believed to be living in Brazil, according to conservation group World Wildlife Fund.
“These sculptures further establish Miami Beach as a premier outdoor canvas for world-class, large-scale art, while sparking a vital conversation about environmental preservation throughout our community,” said Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner.
Created and produced by Artery, the Miami Beach edition of Jaguar Parade will see varying sculptures installed at the Miami Beach Bandshell, Lincoln Road and Ocean Drive. At the conclusion of the exhibition, the sculptures will be auctioned off with 100% of the net proceeds donated directly to Brazilian nonprofit Oncafari, which studies and protects jaguars.
“We’re honored to spotlight the jaguar’s cultural significance while strengthening our global connections through the Sister Cities program,” added Miami Beach Vice Mayor Laura Dominguez.
The exhibition will feature works by Brazilian artists Fabiano Senk, Gus Attab, Laila Mackenzie, Busy, Livia Mourão and Rui Machado, Guilherme Kramer, Kássia Borges, Lettice, Vinicius Zoia, Sophie Reiterman and Cíntia Abravanel — each bringing distinct artistic perspectives inspired by biodiversity, coexistence and environmental preservation.
For more information on the Jaguar Parade, click here.
###
To request this material in alternate format, sign language interpreter (five-day notice required), information on access for persons with disabilities, and/or any accommodation to review any document or participate in any city-sponsored proceedings, call 305.604.2ADA (2232) and select 1 for English or 2 for Spanish, then option 6; TTY users may call via 711 (Florida Relay Service).
