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Memorial Day weekend will bring changes to South Florida. Six things to know

File photo of a police honor guard saluting the holiday in Miami Beach on Memorial Day 2021.
File photo of a police honor guard saluting the holiday in Miami Beach on Memorial Day 2021. dvarela@miamiherald.com

Hitting the road for the Memorial Day holiday stretch? You’re not alone.

Airports are warning about packed parking lots and AAA expects the roads to be jammed.

What’s the weather going to be like in South Florida? Are there any airline deals out there? What’s the best and worst times to drive? Are there suggestions about finding a parking space at the Miami or Fort Lauderdale airport? Is the supermarket open and are the buses running?

Here’s what to know:

Are Publix and Costco open? Malls? What to know about shopping on Memorial Day

Grocery stores, including Publix, will be open on Memorial Day. But Costco is closed.
Grocery stores, including Publix, will be open on Memorial Day. But Costco is closed. HOWARD COHEN hcohen@miamiherald.com

Check out what’s open, closed or running differently on Memorial Day in South Florida.

Worst times to hit the road for Memorial Day? See the Florida traffic forecast

AAA suggests driving early in the day.
AAA suggests driving early in the day.

See the times recommended by AAA to encounter less traffic on the roads during the Memorial Day weekend stretch, Friday through Monday.

Parking at MIA and FLL may be an issue during the holiday. See the advisories

Miami and Fort Lauderdale airport parking garages expected to fill up during busy holiday travel season.
Miami and Fort Lauderdale airport parking garages expected to fill up during busy holiday travel season. Miami Herald File

If you’re driving to the airport to catch a flight or pick someone up, you could be squeezed out of a space. Airport officials in Miami and Fort Lauderdale have some parking suggestions

Airline deals, new flights and more style — even caviar — await summer travelers

Airlines including Spirit are offering promotions.
Airlines including Spirit are offering promotions. David Santiago dsantiago@miamiherald.com

You still have time to catch a deal on airline fare as the unofficial start to summer begins.

Travel during the Memorial Day stretch will bring some changes to Miami area

Cars and people make their way up and down Ocean Drive during the first day of Memorial Day Weekend in Miami Beach, Florida, on Friday, May 27, 2022.
Cars and people make their way up and down Ocean Drive during the first day of Memorial Day Weekend in Miami Beach, Florida, on Friday, May 27, 2022. Daniel A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com

Check out what’s happening on South Beach, including rules and restrictions, and see the gas price trends.

Severe weather threat could lead into Memorial Day weekend in Miami

National Weather Service in Miami issued a notice about severe storms that could affect parts of eastern South Florida on Thursday and Friday, May 22 and 23, 2025.
National Weather Service in Miami issued a notice about severe storms that could affect parts of eastern South Florida on Thursday and Friday, May 22 and 23, 2025. NWS

When will it rain and how hot will it get in South Florida and other state destinations during the Memorial Day stretch?See the forecast.

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