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November 22, 2024
Miami Beach Residents Vote on Works to Be Acquired for the Public Art Collection at Miami Beach Convention Center
Miami Beach, FL — Today, the City of Miami Beach announced the finalists for its 2024 Legacy Purchase Program. Each year, the city’s Art in Public Places Committee selects three stand-out artworks from the emerging artists of the Art Basel Miami Beach Positions, Nova, and newcomers joining the main sector from Positions or Nova within the last four years with a $50,000 budget. The city then invites the public to vote for their favorite work. Once voting closes, the winning artwork will be purchased by the City of Miami Beach for permanent display in the Miami Beach Convention Center, as part of the city’s Art in Public Places Collection.
This year, the three finalists are william cordova (presented by 80M2 Livia Benavides), Ximena Garrido-Lecca (presented by 80M2 Livia Benavides), and Nina Surel (presented by Spinello Projects).
The public may cast their votes at www.mbartsandculture.org/legacy-purchase-program
starting Friday, Nov. 22 at 9 a.m. through Monday, Nov. 25 at 5 p.m.
See below for information about each of the finalists.
william cordova (sin titulo (rumi maki #46), 2023), 80M2 Livia Benavides
(Born 1971, Lima, Peru)
william cordova, sin titulo (rumi maki #46), 2023. Ink, acrylic paint on cardboard, 74.4 x 71.2 in. Courtesy the artist and 80M2 Livia Benavides.
The sculptures, installations and works on paper of william cordova are strongly influenced by a transcultural biography that took him from his birthplace of Lima, Peru, via Miami, Florida, to places across the US and Europe. His subjects are drawn from a continuum of radical movements and players in struggles for self-determination. In his series rumi maki, cordova takes on an ethnographic approach in addressing shared symbolism found in textile data encoding and architectural design. Named after the ancient Andean martial arts, rumi maki consists of multi-colored collages on paper, constructed from vivid layers of recycled paint chips. The arrangement of colors and patterns carry latent meanings, dependent on geography, culture, and the readings of celestial bodies. As cosmological maps, the collages synthesize the sacred geometries of architecture with the visual narratives of historical civilizations.
Ximena Garrido-Lecca (Modulations - sequence XVI, 2024), 80M2 Livia Benavides
(Born 1980, Lima, Peru)
Ximena Garrido-Lecca, Modulations - sequence XVI, 2024. Copper, 56.29 x 48.8 in. Courtesy the artist and 80M2 Livia Benavides.
In her Modulations series, Ximena Garrido-Lecca continues to explore the role of copper in Peru’s economy, where this natural resource is exported as a raw material for its use in tech industries. In many of her other works, the artist brings industrialized copper materials back into artisanal practices, reflecting on the erasure of traditional cultures, often triggered by extractivist policies. These new works integrate a series of abstract symbols inspired by modernist corporate logos used by diverse industries and corporate entities. By using these geometric symbols in a traditional woven form, she questions the relation between these modern images, tied to the engines of modernization and the global economy, and their links to pre-Columbian abstraction. The work also highlights the demand for accelerated growth and modernization in the context of a growing economy, under unregulated natural resource extraction, which often does not generate investment in local infrastructure and social welfare, but instead favors corporate gain.
Nina Surel (Allegory of Florida, 2023), Spinello Projects
(Born 1971, Buenos Aires, Argentina)
Nina Surel, Allegory of Florida, 2023. Stoneware ceramic, 190 x 104 x 5 in. Courtesy the artist and Spinello Projects.
Nina Surel’s art explores life’s rituals, drawing from art history and her personal journey. She captures transformation, aging, resilience, and fragility in mediums like clay, plants, and raw canvas. A monumental wall relief composed of over 100 pieces of stoneware ceramic, Allegory of Florida narrates a journey through time, and imagines Florida as a goddess of feminine fertility. Complete with references to native flora and fauna such as Herons, Coonties, Florida Beauty berries, Seagrapes and Cocoplums, the work underscores the esoteric connotations and interconnectedness of our local ecosystem. Surel’s art envisions a world beyond stereotypes, exploring identity, transformation, and our profound connection to the Earth. The work celebrates women’s role in nurturing a sustainable world and embracing a diverse, non-binary reality. It reconnects with matriarchal legacies, honoring the timeless, feminine earth.
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About the Legacy Purchase Program
The Legacy Purchase Program began in 2019, acquiring world-class art pieces for the city’s public collection and growing in value as artists further their professional careers. This program seeks to strategically expand the City’s current public art collection by pursuing artwork that is reflective of our community, aligned with the curatorial direction of our existing collection, reflects artistic excellence and relevance in terms of current artistic practices, and is a valuable investment to the Art in Public Places Collection. Previous acquisitions include works from Juana Valdés, Sanford Biggers, Amoako Boafo, Ebony G. Patterson, and Farah Al Qasimi.
About the City of Miami Beach Art in Public Places Program
The Art in Public Places Committee is a seven-member city board responsible for the commission and purchase of artwork by contemporary artists in all media. The program allocates funds totaling 2% of hard costs for City projects and joint private/public projects. Funds from construction projects may be aggregated into the Art in Public Places Fund and allocated for artwork at public sites and for collection maintenance.
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November 21, 2024
— The complimentary services promise art enthusiasts a more relaxing trip from downtown Miami to Miami Beach —
Miami Beach, FL – This year’s installment of Art Week Miami Beach will for the first time include complimentary water taxis connecting Miami Beach with downtown Miami, along with a fleet of free, dedicated shuttle buses designed to transport visitors and residents to a variety of art fairs.
“We’re taking creative steps to ease the surge of traffic expected during one of our busiest weeks of the year,” said Miami Beach City Manager Eric T. Carpenter. “These transit options allow both visitors and residents to leave their cars behind and enjoy one of the year’s most anticipated events — without contributing to the gridlock. It’s a great way to explore the art fairs and installations in both Miami Beach and across the bay, while avoiding the stress of driving.”
Water Taxi Service
Four water taxi vessels will operate across beautiful Biscayne Bay from Wednesday, Dec. 4 to Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to midnight, and on Sunday, Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The water taxi service will run every 15 minutes between Maurice Gibb Memorial Park (1790 Purdy Avenue) in Miami Beach and the Venetian Marina & Yacht Club (1635 North Bayshore Drive) in Miami.
Art Week Dedicated Shuttles
A series of free, dedicated shuttles linking the water taxi and several art fairs will run every 15 minutes throughout Miami Beach to connect visitors and residents with several art fairs. Shuttle operating hours will mirror the water taxis, and can be tracked in real time on the Art Week Miami Beach website at www.artweekmb.com.
Outer Loop Art Week shuttles will travel to/from Miami Beach to Miami with stops at Miami Beach Convention Center Drive between 17 and 18 streets as well as Royal Palm Avenue between 41 and 42 streets. The two Miami stops are at NE 29 Street and N Miami Avenue as well as NE 38 Street and NE 1 Avenue.
Inner Loop Art Week shuttles will travel within Miami Beach to/from locations in South Beach, the Miami Beach Convention Center, the water taxi stop at Maurice Gibb Memorial Park and Mid Beach. South Beach stops include Collins Avenue between 10 and 11 streets, Convention Center Drive between 17 and 18 streets as well as Collins Avenue and 22 Street. Mid Beach stops include Royal Palm Avenue between 41 and 42 streets, Collins Avenue and 46 Street, Collins Avenue and 32 Street as well as the water taxi at Purdy Avenue and 18 Street, adjacent to Maurice Gibb Memorial Park.
A dedicated Water Taxi Connector shuttle will operate between the Miami Beach water taxi stop at Maurice Gibb Memorial Park (1790 Purdy Avenue) and the Miami Beach Convention Center (Convention Center Drive between 17 and 18 streets).
Park and Ride
The city will provide free shuttles and water taxi service to and from designated pickup and drop-off locations in the immediate vicinity of various parking garages in Miami Beach and Miami.
The designated shuttle pickup and drop-off locations in Miami Beach are as follows:
- Royal Palm Ave. between 41 and 42 streets serving the 42 St. Garage (4049 Royal Palm Ave.)
- Convention Center Dr. between 17 and 18 streets serving the 17 St. Garage (640 17 St.), Pennsylvania Ave. Garage (1661 Pennsylvania Ave.) and Miami Beach City Hall Garage (1755 Meridian Ave.)
- Purdy Ave. and 18 St. serving the Sunset Harbour Garage (1900 Bay Rd.)
The designated shuttle pickup and drop-off location in Miami is as follows:
- NE 38 Street and NE 1 Ave. serving the City View Garage (25 NE 38 Street), Palm Court Garage (155 NE 38 St.) and Public Parking Lot (3630 NE 1 Ct.)
The designated water taxi pickup and drop-off locations in Miami Beach/Miami are as follows:
- Miami Beach - Maurice Gibb Memorial Park (1790 Purdy Ave.) serving the Sunset Harbour Garage (1900 Bay Rd.)
- Miami - Venetian Marina & Yacht Club (1635 North Bayshore Dr.) serving the Omni Garage (453 NE 15 St.)
Click here to view a detailed map of the various free shuttle and water taxi routes as well as Park and Ride locations
Miami Beach Trolley & Bicycle Options
Residents and visitors can also take advantage of the year-round free Miami Beach Trolley, which connects various neighborhoods, as well as Freebee services. The Miami Beach Trolley service will operate at an enhanced frequency of service from 8 a.m. to midnight each day, to help reduce the anticipated traffic congestion. Download the Transit app to track specific trolleys in real-time.
Biking and micro-mobility enthusiasts will find miles of beachwalk, green bike lanes and convenient bicycle parking throughout Miami Beach. View the city’s bicycle parking maps for more information. Additionally, Citi Bike offers more than a thousand bicycles, including electric-assisted bikes, at conveniently located bike sharing stations throughout the city.
Miami-Dade Transit also offers Metrobus service to and from the mainland. The closest taxi, ride-share and valet locations to the Miami Beach Convention Center will be on the east side of Convention Center Drive north of 18 Street and on the west side of Washington Avenue between 20 and 21 streets and also south of 18 Street.
Peak Travel Times
The heaviest traffic during Art Week Miami Beach typically occurs on weekday afternoons with congestion increasing closer to the weekend. Traffic congestion leaving Miami Beach can be exacerbated by traffic or incidents on major thoroughfares outside of the city, including I-395, I-195 and I-95. The Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) ongoing road work and lane reductions near the Biscayne Boulevard off-ramp in downtown Miami is expected to impede westbound traffic leaving Miami Beach along the MacArthur Causeway. A citywide construction moratorium will suspend all non-city construction-related activities within the city’s right of way throughout the week — prohibiting road, sidewalk and lane closures.
To reduce congestion along the Venetian Causeway connecting downtown Miami and Miami Beach, the east Venetian Causeway drawbridge will be on lockdown and will not open to vessels from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4 through Saturday, Dec. 7, and from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8 and Monday, Dec. 9, except emergency vessels and vessels in distress.
The city plans to implement special event signal timing changes and other traffic management measures, as needed, along major thoroughfares with an enhanced level of traffic monitoring for Art Week Miami Beach. This will include 17 hours of traffic monitoring, from 7 a.m. to midnight on Wednesday, Dec. 4 through Saturday, Dec. 7. Beyond those dates, the traffic monitoring services will continue from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Traffic monitors will coordinate with the Miami Beach Police Department (MBPD) to enforce traffic regulations at intersections while keeping motorists informed of delays through digital message signs. The city will proactively communicate with Waze, Google and Inrix to accurately reflect all street closures on their respective mobile platforms in real-time.
In addition, the city will issue traffic text alerts as warranted to notify the public of major roadway incidents. Subscribe to receive traffic text message alerts by texting MBAlert to 888777. City staff will work closely with the FDOT SunGuide Traffic Management Center to program traffic messages on overhead digital message signs along I-95, SR 112/I-195 and SR 836/I-395 regarding any major incidents affecting traffic flow on Miami Beach causeways.
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November 21, 2024
— Enjoy Public Art, Programming and Special Events for Art Week Miami Beach from Dec. 2 – 8, 2024 —
Miami Beach, FL — The City of Miami Beach looks forward to welcoming visitors from around the world for the 2024 edition of Art Week Miami Beach from Monday, Dec. 2 to Sunday, Dec. 8. The week will be packed with opportunities to engage in art and culture around the city, with public art installations, one-of-a-kind exhibitions, captivating events and glamorous parties. Always fresh and exciting, Art Week Miami Beach will transform the city’s seven miles of pristine beaches, world-class hotels, and award-winning restaurants into an artistic playground for residents and visitors alike.
“Art Basel Miami Beach is a signature event and we look forward to it each December,” said Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner. “Art Week is more than a showcase; our city becomes a global canvas, welcoming residents and visitors to experience the creativity and cultural depth that define Miami Beach.”
Art Basel Miami Beach will feature 285 leading international galleries from 38 countries, starting with Preview Days on Dec. 4 and 5, followed by Public Days from Dec. 6 to 8 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Around two-thirds of the exceptional exhibitors this year are based in the Americas, joined by galleries from Europe and Asia. Thirty-four galleries will be exhibiting at the fair for the first time, bringing new perspectives to this important moment for the art world and for the City of Miami Beach. This year’s edition will see the return of the fair’s Conversations program, which is free and open to the public.
The City of Miami Beach will also curate its own public exhibitions during Art Week Miami Beach, including along Española Way and in 12 hotel lobbies across the city.
Elevate Española will present Sundial Spectrum, a site-specific art installation and mural by Miami-born artist Jen Stark on Dec. 3 at 1 p.m. on Española Way between Washington and Collins avenues. The work will feature 13 sculptural panels fabricated from clear acrylic sheets, layered with laser-cut transparent vinyl — showcasing Stark’s signature spectrum of bold colors. Inspired by geometry and natural forms, the hypnotic patterns will interact and shift throughout the day. As sunlight filters through, viewers will find themselves surrounded by rainbow shadows along Española Way.
The piece is the seventh installment of Elevate Española, a temporary public art program launched by the city in 2022, which aims to enhance the corridor and encourage pedestrian connectivity to Ocean Drive.
Other highlights of Art Week Miami Beach include the fifth edition of the city-produced and curated No Vacancy, Miami Beach, a juried art competition that supports and celebrates local artists, provokes critical discourse and encourages the public to experience Miami Beach’s famed hotels as art destinations. Once again, 12 participating artists and collectives will present site-specific works at 12 different hotels around the city. Funded in partnership with the Miami Beach Visitors and Convention Authority, this year’s art competition features $35,000 in prize money, including a $10,000 public prize presented by the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau and a $25,000 juried prize to be decided by nationally recognized art experts. Each artist received a $10,000 stipend to create their installation at an assigned hotel. The installations are available for viewing now through Dec. 12.
The Art Basel Legacy Purchase Program will return for its sixth year with previously acquired works by artists Sanford Biggers, Amoako Boafo, Ebony G. Patterson, Farah Al Qasimi, Juana Valdes and Anneke Eussen on behalf of the residents of Miami Beach. The annual program tasks the city’s Art in Public Places Committee with selecting three world-class pieces of artwork from the emerging artists of the Art Basel Miami Beach Positions and Nova Sections with a $50,000 budget. The city then asks the public to vote for its favorite, and the winning artwork will be purchased by the City of Miami Beach to go on permanent display in the Miami Beach Convention Center.
CULTURAL ACTIVATIONS FOR ART WEEK MIAMI BEACH 2024
No Vacancy, Miami Beach | Multiple locations throughout Miami Beach | Daily, self-guided tours | Various times
The City of Miami Beach presents the fifth edition of No Vacancy, a juried contemporary public art competition that celebrates 12 artists in 12 of Miami Beach’s famed hotels. Funded in partnership with the Miami Beach Visitors and Convention Authority, the program will run through Dec. 12.
The Bass | 2100 Collins Ave.
Daily | 10 AM – 5 PM
The Bass is open daily, Sunday, Dec. 1 to Sunday, Dec. 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Bass will be exhibiting Rachel Feinstein: The Miami Years; Ulla von Brandenburg: In Dialogue; Heureux Sous Son Ombre - (LA)HORDE; assume vivid astro focus: XI; Performing Perspectives: A Collection in Dialogue; and Social Assembly: Welcome to the Museum.
Miami Beach Bandshell | 7275 Collins Ave.
Wednesday, Dec. 4 – Saturday, Dec. 7 | Various times
The Tribeca Festival returns to Art Basel Miami Beach from Dec. 4 to 7 at the Miami Beach Bandshell for four nights of music-forward programming, including live performances, special screenings, talks and more. Highlights include: a conversation with Cuban-born singer-songwriter Camila Cabello; a show by Miami’s alternative pop-duo Magdalena Bay; performances from Brazilian singer-songwriter Luedji Luna, Soul in the Horn’s Natasha Diggs and more; a retrospective screening of Mike Nichols’ “The Birdcage,” and a live performance by local drag queens.
Miami Design Preservation League | 1001 Ocean Drive
Daily | 9 AM – 5 PM
Explore featured exhibit Henry Hohauser: Designing Paradise and join CADA (Contemporary African Diaspora Art) for the AfroSpiritual Energetics Art Exhibition, on view from Dec. 6 to 8, as well as the free 15th Annual Panel Discussion on Dec. 8 from noon to 4 p.m.
Holocaust Memorial |1933 Meridian Ave.
Daily, self-guided tours
Guests are invited to explore the moving artistry of the Holocaust Memorial for reflection and contemplation.
Jewish Museum of Florida - FIU | 301 Washington Ave.
Wednesday – Sunday | 10 AM – 4 PM
The Jewish Museum of Florida - FIU will present three exhibitions showcasing the talent of Jewish Artists: Built to Last: The Art of Steve Marcus; Step Into the Garden of the Finzi Continis; and The Story of Jews and Cannabis.
Special programming at the Jewish Museum of Florida - FIU includes:
Annual Open House
Sunday, Dec. 8 | 10 AM – Noon
Visitors can enjoy complimentary refreshments and meet the artists behind the inspiring exhibitions on view.
Oolite Arts | 924 & 928 Lincoln Road
Wednesday – Sunday | Noon – 5 PM
Special programming at Oolite Arts includes:
Open Studios, Brunch and Tour
Saturday, Dec. 7 | 10:30 AM – Noon
The Open Studios, Brunch and Tour event will present a tour of the exhibition Healing Nature, curated by Artistic Director Omar Lopez- Chahoud, with a reception and performance by Vanessa Albery. Enjoy a brunch in the company of the resident artists and explore their studios.
Miami Beach Urban Studios |1618 Washington Ave.
Weekdays | 9 AM – 5 PM
Special programming at the Miami Beach Urban Studio includes:
Washington Gallery | 1618 Washington Ave.
Opening Reception, Tuesday, Dec. 3 | 5 PM – 8 PM
The Department of Architecture, in collaboration with Fundación Espacio, presents the exhibition A Fascination of Forms: The Architecture of Jesús & Ana Tenreiro, dedicated to exploring the work and practice of renowned Venezuelan architects Jesús and Ana Tenreiro.
Design Gallery | 420 Lincoln Road, 4th Floor
Opening Reception, Tuesday, Dec. 3 | 5 PM – 8 PM
The FIU Department of Architecture will present the exhibition American Institute of Architects: 2024 Students' Awards, showcasing the work of eight students and alumni who received awards during this year's AIA Florida and AIA Miami Design Awards.
Miami Beach Visual Arts Gallery | 1602A Washington Ave.
Opening Reception, Tuesday, Dec. 3 | 6 PM – 8 PM
Unravelling Uniformity is an exhibition featuring the diverse range of works by seven students from Florida International University's MFA program. Artists include: Alexandra Berlin, Vero Murphy, Nina Ellery Oliveira, Jessenya Rodriguez, Eduardo Sayegh, Pedro Sena and Jacob Stiltner.
The Wolfsonian–FIU |1001 Washington Ave.
Daily, Free Art Week Miami Beach Admission | 10 AM – 6 PM
The Wolfsonian–FIU will be exhibiting The Big World: Alternative Landscapes in the Modern Era; Harry Clarke and the Geneva Window; HEARST: Lampooning the King of Yellow Journalism; and In Balance.
Miami New Drama | 1040 Lincoln Road
Thursday, Dec. 5 – Feb. 16, 2025
Lincoln Road Hustle is an immersive, site-specific World Premiere staged across Lincoln Road— activating restaurants, shops, cafés, and public spaces. Audiences move between locations, discovering the story’s plot and secrets.
Moonlighter FabLab | 1661 Pennsylvania Ave.
Open daily for pre-registered workshops | 10 AM – 6 PM
Special programming at Moonlighter FabLab includes:
BATHGATE: The Machinist Sculptor
Thursday, Dec. 5 – May 31, 2025 | 10 AM – 6 PM
A special exhibition debuting during Miami Art Week and Art Basel Miami presented in The Phase Gallery. Visitors to the exhibition will view a selection of Bathgate’s machined metal works made as part of a formalistic and conceptual investigation of modern, computer-numerically controlled machining as a creative medium.
From Residue to Resource: Transforming Sugarcane Waste Into New Materials
Saturday, Dec. 7 | 10 AM – 6 PM
Discover a practical approach to eco-friendly and resource-efficient design! In this immersive workshop, participants will explore ways to reimagine this “waste” as a valuable resource. The end of the day will culminate with a presentation by the artist that is free and open to the public from 5-6 p.m.
Miami Beach Botanical Garden | 2000 Convention Center Drive
Daily, self-guided tours
This free self-guided audio tour takes participants along the Collins Canal from the botanical garden to the beach. Pick up a guide card at the facility entrance on Convention Center Drive.
ART WEEK MIAMI BEACH 2024 FAIRS & PARTNERS
Art Basel Miami Beach | Miami Beach Convention Center
Friday, Dec. 6 – Sunday, Dec. 8 (Public Days) | 11 AM – 6 PM
Design Miami | Pride Park, 1809 Meridian Ave.
Wednesday, Dec. 4 | 1 PM – 7 PM
Thursday, Dec. 5 – Saturday, Dec. 7 | 11 AM – 7 PM
Sunday, Dec. 8 | 11 AM – 6 PM
Untitled Art | Ocean Drive and 12 Street
Wednesday, Dec. 4 – Saturday, Dec. 7 | 11 AM – 7 PM
Saturday, Dec. 8 | 11 AM – 5 PM
SCOPE Art Show | Ocean Drive between 8 and 9 streets
Wednesday, Dec. 4 – Sunday, Dec. 8 | 11 AM – 8 PM
Aqua Art Miami | 1530 Collins Ave.
Thursday, Dec. 5 | Noon – 9 PM
Friday, Dec. 6 – Saturday, Dec. 7 | 11 AM – 9 PM
Sunday, Dec. 8 | 11 AM – 6 PM
SATELLITE Art Show | 700 Lincoln Road
Thursday, Dec. 5 – Friday, Dec. 6 | 1 PM – 10 PM
Saturday, Dec. 7 | Noon – 10 PM
Sunday, Dec. 8 | Noon – 5 PM
INK Miami Art Fair | 1850 Collins Ave.
Wednesday, Dec. 4 | Noon – 7 PM
Thursday, Dec. 5 – Saturday, Dec. 7 | 10 AM – 7 PM
Sunday, Dec. 8 | 10 AM – 3 PM
The Betsy Hotel | 1440 Ocean Drive
Daily | 10 AM – 10 PM
The Betsy Hotel’s initiatives for Art Week Miami Beach include exhibitions featuring Lillian Bassman, Willy Ronis, Aela Morgan, Mac Stone, Clyde Butcher, Elinor Carrucci, Maria Daniela Blacazar, Andy Sweet, Bettina von Zwehl, Sonia Hamza, Jill Greer, Ernie Button, Enzo Barracco, [dNASAb] and Juan Carlos Zaldivar. Exhibitions will be open for self-guided tours starting on Dec. 1. Additional programming includes:
Property-Wide Opening Party
Friday, Dec. 6 | 5 PM – 8 PM
Free and open to the public, guests are invited to tour photo collections, lightbox shows, digital and public art installations, and attend a commissioned dance performance choreographed by Peter London to music by Jose Elias.
Installation: Augmented Visions of the NatureVerse
Thursday, Nov. 21 and Sunday, Dec. 1 – Thursday, Dec. 12 | Evenings
Occurring multiple days in November and December, Augmented Reality Activated Stills by [dNASAb] will project onto the Betsy Orb after sunset. Presented with the City of Miami Beach No Vacancy Program and Miami Beach Visitor Convention Authority.
Live Music: Art of Miami Jazz past and present
Multiple Dates
Join jazz musicians in The Piano Bar for a celebration of the Art of Miami Jazz past and present throughout November and December.
- Saturday, Nov. 30 | 9 PM: Homage to Josephine Baker with vocalist Nicole Yarling and the Jim Gasior Trio
- Thursday, Dec. 5 | 6 PM – 11 PM: Leonard Reina, Solo Jazz Piano
- Friday, Dec. 6 | 6 PM – 12 AM: The Simon Mogul (Sax) Quartet featuring Curtis Lundy (Bass)
- Saturday Dec. 7 | 6 PM – 12 AM: The Harden Project
Faena | 3201 Collins Ave.
Daily | 10 AM – 6 PM
This year, Faena Art features newly commissioned site-specific installations throughout the Faena District from Dec. 3 through 8. Monumental works and exhibitions will set the stage at Faena Beach, Cathedral and Faena Art Project Room.
Lincoln Road Business Improvement District | Lincoln Road
Now – July 2025
The iconic outdoor shopping, dining and cultural destination situated in the heart of Miami Beach unveils two monumental sculptures XO World and Dream Machine. In partnership with the City of Miami Beach, Daniel Anderson’s XO World makes its Florida debut on the pedestrian promenade. Joining XO World on Lincoln Road is Dream Machine by visual artist Rubem Robierb.
The ReefLine | Beachfront between 36 – 37 Streets
Tuesday, Dec. 3 – Sunday, Dec. 8 | 8 AM – 6:30 PM
The ReefLine will present Star Compass, a series of three large-scale beachside public art installations debuting during Art Week. Curated by The ReefLine founder Ximena Caminos and Art&Newport founder Dodie Kazanjian, the installations are intended to honor the interconnectedness of land and ocean.
Featured artworks include: Miami Reef Star, a large-scale 60 ft sculptural installation of 56 star modules by Carlos Betancourt in collaboration with Alberto Latorre; The Great Elephant Migration by Elephant Family, an installation of 100 life-sized Indian elephants crafted from lantana camara, one of the world’s top invasive weeds; and Voile/Toile - Toile/Voile, one of Daniel Buren’s most significant works.
GETTING AROUND
This year’s installment of Art Week Miami Beach will for the first time include complimentary water taxis connecting Miami Beach with downtown Miami, along with a fleet of free, dedicated shuttle buses designed to transport visitors and residents to a variety of art fairs.
Water Taxi Service
Four water taxi vessels will operate across beautiful Biscayne Bay from Wednesday, Dec. 4 to Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to midnight, and on Sunday, Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The water taxi service will run every 15 minutes between Maurice Gibb Memorial Park (1790 Purdy Avenue) in Miami Beach and the Venetian Marina & Yacht Club (1635 North Bayshore Drive) in Miami.
Art Week Dedicated Shuttles
A series of free, dedicated shuttles linking the water taxi and several art fairs will run every 15 minutes throughout Miami Beach to connect visitors and residents with several art fairs. Shuttle operating hours will mirror the water taxis, and can be tracked in real time on the Art Week Miami Beach website at www.artweekmb.com.
Outer Loop Art Week shuttles will travel to/from Miami Beach to Miami with stops at Miami Beach Convention Center Drive between 17 and 18 streets as well as Royal Palm Avenue between 41 and 42 streets. The two Miami stops are at NE 29 Street and N Miami Avenue as well as NE 38 Street and NE 1 Avenue.
Inner Loop Art Week shuttles will travel within Miami Beach to/from locations in South Beach, the Miami Beach Convention Center, the water taxi stop at Maurice Gibb Memorial Park and Mid Beach. South Beach stops include Collins Avenue between 10 and 11 streets, Convention Center Drive between 17 and 18 streets as well as Collins Avenue and 22 Street. Mid Beach stops include Royal Palm Avenue between 41 and 42 streets, Collins Avenue and 46 Street, Collins Avenue and 32 Street as well as the water taxi at Purdy Avenue and 18 Street, adjacent to Maurice Gibb Memorial Park.
A dedicated Water Taxi Connector shuttle will operate between the Miami Beach water taxi stop at Maurice Gibb Memorial Park (1790 Purdy Avenue) and the Miami Beach Convention Center (Convention Center Drive between 17 and 18 streets).
Park and Ride
The city will provide free shuttles and water taxi service to and from designated pickup and drop-off locations in the immediate vicinity of various parking garages in Miami Beach and Miami.
The designated shuttle pickup and drop-off locations in Miami Beach are as follows:
- Royal Palm Ave. between 41 and 42 streets serving the 42 St. Garage (4049 Royal Palm Ave.)
- Convention Center Dr. between 17 and 18 streets serving the 17 St. Garage (640 17 St.), Pennsylvania Ave. Garage (1661 Pennsylvania Ave.) and Miami Beach City Hall Garage (1755 Meridian Ave.)
- Purdy Ave. and 18 St. serving the Sunset Harbour Garage (1900 Bay Rd.)
The designated shuttle pickup and drop-off location in Miami is as follows:
- NE 38 Street and NE 1 Ave. serving the City View Garage (25 NE 38 Street), Palm Court Garage (155 NE 38 St.) and Public Parking Lot (3630 NE 1 Ct.)
The designated water taxi pickup and drop-off locations in Miami Beach/Miami are as follows:
- Miami Beach - Maurice Gibb Memorial Park (1790 Purdy Ave.) serving the Sunset Harbour Garage (1900 Bay Rd.)
- Miami - Venetian Marina & Yacht Club (1635 North Bayshore Dr.) serving the Omni Garage (453 NE 15 St.)
Click here to view a detailed map of the various free shuttle and water taxi routes as well as Park and Ride locations.
Miami Beach Trolley & Bicycle Options
Residents and visitors can also take advantage of the year-round free Miami Beach Trolley, which connects various neighborhoods, as well as Freebee services. The Miami Beach Trolley service will operate at an enhanced frequency of service from 8 a.m. to midnight each day, to help reduce the anticipated traffic congestion. Download the Transit app to track specific trolleys in real-time.
Biking and micro-mobility enthusiasts will find miles of beachwalk, green bike lanes and convenient bicycle parking throughout Miami Beach. View the city’s bicycle parking maps for more information. Additionally, Citi Bike offers more than a thousand bicycles, including electric-assisted bikes, at conveniently located bike sharing stations throughout the city.
Miami-Dade Transit also offers Metrobus service to and from the mainland. The closest taxi, ride-share and valet locations to the Miami Beach Convention Center will be on the east side of Convention Center Drive north of 18 Street and on the west side of Washington Avenue between 20 and 21 streets and also south of 18 Street.
Peak Travel Times
The heaviest traffic during Art Week Miami Beach typically occurs on weekday afternoons with congestion increasing closer to the weekend. Traffic congestion leaving Miami Beach can be exacerbated by traffic or incidents on major thoroughfares outside of the city, including I-395, I-195 and I-95. The Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) ongoing road work and lane reductions near the Biscayne Boulevard off-ramp in downtown Miami is expected to impede westbound traffic leaving Miami Beach along the MacArthur Causeway. A citywide construction moratorium will suspend all non-city construction-related activities within the city’s right of way throughout the week — prohibiting road, sidewalk and lane closures.
To reduce congestion along the Venetian Causeway connecting downtown Miami and Miami Beach, the east Venetian Causeway drawbridge will be on lockdown and will not open to vessels from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4 through Saturday, Dec. 7, and from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8 and Monday, Dec. 9, except emergency vessels and vessels in distress.
The city plans to implement special event signal timing changes and other traffic management measures, as needed, along major thoroughfares with an enhanced level of traffic monitoring for Art Week Miami Beach. This will include 17 hours of traffic monitoring, from 7 a.m. to midnight on Wednesday, Dec. 4 through Saturday, Dec. 7. Beyond those dates, the traffic monitoring services will continue from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Traffic monitors will coordinate with the Miami Beach Police Department (MBPD) to enforce traffic regulations at intersections while keeping motorists informed of delays through digital message signs. The city will proactively communicate with Waze, Google and Inrix to accurately reflect all street closures on their respective mobile platforms in real-time.
In addition, the city will issue traffic text alerts as warranted to notify the public of major roadway incidents. Subscribe to receive traffic text message alerts by texting MBAlert to 888777. City staff will work closely with the FDOT SunGuide Traffic Management Center to program traffic messages on overhead digital message signs along I-95, SR 112/I-195 and SR 836/I-395 regarding any major incidents affecting traffic flow on Miami Beach causeways.
PUBLIC SAFETY
To enhance public safety, MBPD will significantly increase its staffing levels from Wednesday, Dec. 4 through Sunday, Dec. 8. In a concerted effort, officers will be deployed for additional shifts, including overtime and off-duty. Their strategic placement along key intersections in and around events, as well as in residential neighborhoods surrounding the Miami Beach Convention Center and along the 41 Street corridor, aims to ensure attendees' safety and address potential traffic challenges.
MBPD officers will be assigned the task of strategically reducing instances of cut-through traffic within residential areas. By encouraging drivers to utilize main thoroughfares, the city aims to minimize disruption to local neighborhoods. MBPD’s Public Safety Specialists will be strategically posted to assist with traffic mitigation.
For additional information on Art Week Miami Beach, visit www.artweekmb.com.
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November 14, 2024
Newly Commissioned Work Will Be Unveiled During Art Week Miami Beach 2024
Miami Beach, FL – The City of Miami Beach is pleased to announce Sundial Spectrum, a site-specific art installation and mural by Miami-born artist Jen Stark, opening on Tuesday, December 3 at 1 p.m. between Washington and Collins avenues. Sundial Spectrum is the seventh iteration of Elevate Española, the city’s public art program featuring commissioned works installed over Española Way.
Sundial Spectrum consists of 13 sculptural hanging panels showcasing Stark’s signature bold colors on vinyl laminated polycarbonate along with large-scale murals framing the walkway. Inspired by geometry and natural forms, the hypnotic patterns will shift throughout the day. As light filters through, viewers will find themselves surrounded by rainbow shadows along Española Way.
“This immersive artwork is inspired by the passage of time and the beauty of natural forms. I’m excited to see these colored shadows projected into the surrounding environment, transforming Española Way into a vibrant canvas. As a Miami native, I am thrilled to return to the place where my artistic journey began and to share this captivating experience with the community.” said Jen Stark.
For Sundial Spectrum, Stark chose an arrangement of colors that directly reflect and speak to the natural world: the alluring tones utilized by flowers to attract pollinators, the prisms of light found in crystals, and the luminescent qualities of phosphorescent sea creatures. Employing color theory in her practice, Stark harnesses the stimulating effects bright colors have on human emotions and moods — further heightening and enriching the immersive experience of Sundial Spectrum.
A major homecoming moment for the Miami-born and Los Angeles-based artist, Elevate Española marks Jen Stark’s first official collaboration with the City of Miami Beach. Stark has exhibited across the world, bringing her iconic, vividly-colored abstractions to New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Thailand, Canada, and beyond. Her work is in the collections of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the West Collection, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, NSU Art Museum and MOCA Miami, and she has collaborated with major brands, such as Shiseido and Skechers.
Past installations of Elevate Española have included works by art collaboration FriendsWithYou, Edouard Duval-Carrié, Jillian Mayer, and assume vivid astro focus.
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About Jen Stark
Stark was born in Miami, Florida in 1983, and studied at the Maryland Institute College of Art, graduating in 2005.
Jen Stark’s art is driven by her interest in conceptualizing visual systems to simulate plant growth, evolution, infinity, fractals, mimetic topographies, and sacred geometries. Using available materials—paper, wood, metal, paint—Stark strives to make work that balances on a razor’s edge of optical seduction and perceptual engagement. In recent years, Stark has introduced new technologies into her diverse practice, delving into the digital realm of interactive projections and distinctive NFTs.
About the City of Miami Beach Art in Public Places Program
Art in Public Places is a city board responsible for the commission and purchase of artwork by contemporary artists in all media. The program allocates funds totaling 2% of hard costs for city projects and joint private/public projects. Funds from construction projects may be aggregated into the Art in Public Places Fund and allocated for artwork at public sites and for collection maintenance. The fund is administered by a City Commission-appointed citizen’s board of seven members, the Art in Public Places Committee.
About the Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council
The Cultural Arts Council (CAC) is an 11-member council created in 1997 for the purpose of developing, coordinating and promoting the performing and visual arts in the City of Miami Beach. The CAC serves as arts advocates before governmental bodies, coordinates collective marketing initiatives for the local arts community and funds not-for-profit arts organizations. Since the program’s inception, the CAC has awarded approximately $18 million in cultural arts grants, supporting thousands of performances, exhibits and other cultural activities in Miami Beach.
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November 13, 2024
—Israel’s northernmost coastal city is about 6 miles from the Lebanese border —
Miami Beach, FL – The Miami Beach City Commission will gift an ambulance to the Israeli coastal city of Nahariya on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 10:30 a.m. The ceremony will take place at City Hall Commission Chambers as the latest gesture of support for Israel, which has faced recent and continual attacks by foreign terrorist organizations.
“Our commitment to the safety and strength of Nahariya and all of Israel is unshakable,” said Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner. “Our assistance—ambulances and essential aid—serves as critical support in these crucial times.”
The ambulance will be accepted by American friends of Magen David Adom in honor of the people of Nahariya, which is a Sister City of Miami Beach. In recent weeks, Nahariya residents have been told to stay close to protected spaces and shelters amid an escalation in the conflict.
As Israel’s official representative to the International Red Cross, Magen David Adom, led by Global President and former UN ambassador Gilad Erdan, does not receive Israeli government support for its general operations. The organization relies on support from donors in the United States and beyond to acquire dispatch systems, training and equipment.
“My colleagues and I on the Miami Beach City Commission wanted to contribute in any way we could following the heinous Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel,” shared Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez. “While I initially proposed a $25,000 donation, I was happy to accept then Mayor Dan Gelber’s brilliant proposal to do something more — something like an ambulance as he put it. We are proud to partner with the American friends of Magen David Adom to provide such an important piece of lifesaving equipment to the people of Nahariya — Miami Beach’s Sister City. Our hearts and prayers are with you.”
Mayor Steven Meiner and Consul General of Israel in Miami Maor Elbaz-Starinsky will be giving remarks. Nahariya Mayor Ronen Marelly will provide a video message at the ceremony.
“The City of Miami Beach Sister Cities Program was created to facilitate partnership where cities can mutually leverage resources and deliver humanitarian aid,” added Miami Beach Commissioner Laura Dominguez. ““This ambulance is more than just a vehicle — it’s a lifeline. We hope it brings both practical aid and a message of solidarity to the people of Nahariya.”
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WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 14 at 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Miami Beach City Hall Commission Chambers
1700 Convention Center Drive, 3rd floor
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November 12, 2024
— Twanisha “TeeTee” Terry will visit Flamingo Park on Wednesday, Nov. 13 —
Miami Beach, FL – Olympic gold medalist Twanisha “TeeTee” Terry will spread a little Team USA spirit at the Flamingo Park after-school program on Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 3-4 p.m. The park is located at 1000 12 Street.
The daughter of City of Miami Beach employee Antwan Terry, Twanisha won her Olympic gold in the women's 4x100 meter relay at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
“We’re incredibly proud to welcome Twanisha ‘TeeTee’ Terry back to Miami Beach,” said Miami Beach Commissioner Laura Dominguez. “Her dedication and achievements inspire not only our youth but our entire community. TeeTee showed us all that with determination and hard work, anything is possible. We’re thrilled to celebrate her success and honor her.”
The Olympian’s visit will include music, an inspirational message for the children, photos and track relays.
The Miami Beach Commission will also be declaring Nov. 13, 2024 as Twanisha “TeeTee” Terry Day in the City of Miami Beach at their Presentations & Awards Commission Meeting in City Hall at 5 p.m. that same day.
“TeeTee” attended Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School and Miami Northwestern Senior High School. She obtained a bachelor’s and master’s degree from the University of Southern California, where she honed her track and field skills.
In addition to Olympic gold, “TeeTee” earned two gold medals at the World Athletics Championships in the women's 4x100 meter relays at the 2022 and 2023 events. At age 19, she ran the 100 meters in 10.99 seconds, becoming the joint fourth fastest under-20 woman in history.
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November 12, 2024
— MBFD’s Public Safety Communications Division stands out as one of only 11 “Tri-ACE” accredited agencies worldwide —
Miami Beach, FL – The Miami Beach Fire Department Public Safety Communications Division has been recognized by The International Academies of Emergency Dispatch® (IAED) as an Accredited Center of Excellence (ACE) for emergency medical dispatching.
IAED is the standard-setting organization for emergency dispatch services worldwide. Accreditation (and subsequent re-accreditation) from the IAED is the highest distinction given to emergency communication centers, certifying that the center is performing at or above the established standards for the industry. Centers who earn ACE status are the embodiment of dispatch done right, and have demonstrated strong local oversight, rigorous quality processes, and a commitment to data-driven continuous improvement.
The Miami Beach Fire Department Public Safety Communications Division initially obtained ACE in Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) status in November 2018. The center was recertified for the second time in 2021 and has now achieved its third recertification in 2024. In addition to maintaining Emergency Fire Dispatch and Emergency Police Dispatch accreditations, the division stands out as one of only 11 “Tri-ACE” accredited agencies worldwide. This is notable among the 4,080 centers globally that utilize these protocols.
“This achievement is a testament to the dedication and professionalism of our team,” said Miami Beach Fire Chief Digna Abello. “Maintaining this level of excellence ensures that our community continues to receive the highest standard of emergency response and care.”
IAED will present Miami Beach Public Safety Communications Division with an Accreditation plaque that commemorates their achievement at the Navigator Conference in Orlando, Florida in April 2025.
“Accreditation is truly a pinnacle achievement,” said Christof Chwojka, Accreditation Board Chair at IAED. “We applaud the dedicated call takers, dispatchers, and leadership team at the Miami Beach Public Safety Communications Division for their commitment to quality, and for meeting that high standard that few achieve. We know their community can count on these first, first responders to do an outstanding job.”
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November 8, 2024
— The event will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9
Miami Beach, FL – The City of Miami Beach will offer employment assistance as well as other essential services when it hosts a Homeless Resource Fair on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. outside the Miami Beach Police Department.
“The Miami Beach community always strives to treat homeless individuals with compassion, dignity and respect,” explained Miami Beach Vice Mayor Alex Fernandez. “Our Homeless Resource Fair is one example of how our community comes together to find long-term solutions that rise above political expediency.”
The event will feature service tables and mobile units with a variety of available resources on the south side of the Miami Beach Police Department at 1100 Washington Ave.
The Miami Beach Office of Housing and Community Services will offer free transportation to and from the Homeless Resource Fair at the following locations:
- Homeless Outreach Services Office, 771 17 Street
- Patrick’s Church, 3716 Garden Avenue
- 13 Street and West Avenue
- Calvary Chapel, 7141 Indian Creek Drive
- Lummus Park, 10 Street and Ocean Drive
A number of community organizations that provide homeless services, community resources along with medical and health services will be represented at the event. Free snacks and refreshments will also be provided.
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November 6, 2024
— ‘Boot Camp in Paradise’ in Miami Beach —
Miami Beach, FL – The City of Miami Beach is proud to present “Boot Camp in Paradise: World War II in Miami Beach,” a special exhibit opening on Veterans Day, to commemorate the hundreds of thousands of U.S. troops who trained in Miami Beach from 1942 to 1945.
The three-month outdoor exhibit, running through the end of January, will be held in Galería Ocean Drive, a new display space located in Lummus Park along Ocean Drive between 11 and 12 streets. The exhibit will officially open on Veterans Day, Nov. 11 at 1 p.m. as part of the city’s annual Veterans Day parade and celebration. Attendees will explore more than 150 photographs and WWII memorabilia displayed across more than 30 weatherproof panels.
"Miami Beach played a crucial role in preparing these brave heroes to face the atrocities of war,” said Mayor Steven Meiner. "Let us always remember the debt of gratitude we owe to those who were instrumental in helping America and the Allies to victory."
Exhibitgoers will step back in time to when Miami Beach served as a vital training ground for the U.S. Army Air Forces Technical Training Command, known today as the U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command. Throughout the City, hotels and apartment buildings were converted into barracks, and lobbies, ballrooms, theaters and retail spaces became classrooms. Even fine-dining restaurants were repurposed into mess halls. City parks and golf courses turned into parade grounds, while the lively beachfront was filled with troops in training. Gen. Henry “Hap” Arnold estimated in 1944 that without Miami Beach’s accommodations, the war effort would have been delayed by six to eight months.
Curated by the Office of the Mayor and Commission, in cooperation with The Wolfsonian-FIU and supported by the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority, the free exhibition will also feature family-friendly activities such as guided tours, social media activations, and a photo prop designed to look like the iconic WWII-era Willys Jeep.
Galería Ocean Drive will continue to serve as a year-round exhibit space. With rotating exhibits expected to open every three months, the space aims to celebrate Miami Beach’s rich history. For more details, please visit: www.miamibeachfl.gov/galeria.
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November 4, 2024
—And unveil a three-month exhibition: Boot Camp in Paradise: WWII in Miami Beach —
Miami Beach, FL – Join the City of Miami Beach for the 16th annual Veterans Day parade and celebration at 11:11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11. The event features veteran and military groups, marching bands, an F-16 flyover, local businesses and community organizations along iconic Ocean Drive beginning at 5 Street.
The start time of the parade coincides with the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, which was originally intended to commemorate the armistice ending World War I. Veterans Day was later expanded to honor American veterans of all wars.
This year’s celebration will also mark the opening of a free, three-month outdoor exhibition: “Boot Camp in Paradise: World War II in Miami Beach.” The exhibit will include 30, state-of-the-art panels featuring a selection of photographs and printed materials from 1942-1945, when Miami Beach hosted over 600,000 U.S. troops training for combat in WWII. Curated by the Office of the Mayor and City Commission in cooperation with the Wolfsonian-FIU and with support from the Miami Beach Visitors and Convention Authority, it will run through the end of January in Lummus Park along Ocean Drive between 11 and 12 streets in a space being called Galería Ocean Drive.
“The ‘Boot Camp in Paradise’ exhibition, sponsored by the Office of the Mayor and City Commission, is a long-overdue recognition of the immense contributions made by the service members who trained here during World War II,” said Mayor Steven Meiner. “We are prouder today than ever to honor their legacy. This exhibit serves as both a tribute and a reminder of Miami Beach’s vital role in preparing these heroes for the challenges ahead, ensuring their legacy lives on.”
The beaches and hotels in Miami Beach served as a training center for military troops during World War II. Many service members fell in love with Miami Beach and returned after the war. The Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion organized parades for more than 50 years to salute the troops who sacrificed so much to defend our nation’s freedom. The city has continued this tradition for more than a decade, even holding a virtual celebration in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic made it impractical to hold the usual celebration.
The largest parade of the day in South Florida takes route on Ocean Drive from 5 to 15 streets. At noon, the festivities move to Lummus Park as the All Veteran Parachute Team takes to the skies over South Beach for a demonstration. CJ’s Crab Shack and Starbucks will provide breakfast for the veterans. The event continues in Lummus Park with a wreath-laying ceremony. Dippin' Dots ice cream will be available for purchase.
Parade participation has grown from approximately 50 people to more than 1,000 over the years — including students, organizations, businesses, military groups and public officials. The event includes a presentation of the colors by the Miami Beach Police and Fire Department Honor Guards, a recital of the Pledge of Allegiance, the national anthem and a moment of silence in honor of our First World War Armistice Day tradition. There will also be addresses by military officials from Southern Command, an MBPD Honor Guard 21-gun salute and a performance by a Taps bugle.
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WHAT: 16th Veterans Day parade and celebration
WHEN: Monday, Nov. 11, 2024 at 11:11 a.m.
WHERE: 5 Street and Ocean Drive
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