Miami Beach Hosts Simón Bolívar y Las Americas Day Celebration

Miami Beach, FL – Join the City of Miami Beach for its sixth annual celebration of Simón Bolívar y Las Americas Day on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 4 p.m. Bolivar was born on July 24, 1783 in Caracas, Venezuela and his accomplishments are celebrated throughout Latin America.

“Simon Bolivar left us one of the greatest legacies of humanity,” said Chairwoman Carmen Datorre of the Miami Beach Hispanic Affairs Committee. “Although being born from a privileged home, he always fought for equality, dignity and freedom — focusing on education as a means.”

“El Libertador” as he is known in Spanish (The Liberator) played a central role in the South American independence movement. His efforts set forth the creation of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama and Peru.

The Miami Beach ceremony will take place at Bolivar’s Miami Beach monument in Collins Park and will be followed by cafecito.

The monument, which is located at 21 Street and Collins Avenue, commemorates Bolívar’s courageous effort. The festivities will include an invocation and wreath-laying ceremony from the Office of the Mayor and Commission. Every year, the Miami Beach Hispanic Affairs Committee highlights a country Bolivar helped become independent. This year’s ceremony will honor the experience of Ecuador.

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WHAT: Simón Bolívar y Las Americas Day

WHEN: Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 4 p.m.

WHERE: Simón Bolívar monument at 21 Street and Collins Avenue