The Air & Sea Show has become a Memorial Day staple on Miami Beach. Take a look
A Memorial Day signature event, the Hyundai Air & Sea Show returned to Miami Beach Saturday for a two-day run concluding Sunday.
The event, between 11th and 14th streets at South Beach’s Lummus Park showcases the work done by the military’s men and women, paired with top-notch technology and equipment from five branches of the United States military.
Local police, firefighters, and first responder agencies are also spotlighted.
“This is our seventh year in and we love it,” said Erik Thomas, Hyundai director of experience and multicultural marketing. “It’s not just about the turnout, it’s not just about the celebration, it’s just a great opportunity for us to kind of pause and reflect and remember and say thanks to those that have made the ultimate sacrifice. In terms of this event, it couldn’t be better. It’s also, on a personal note, just every year that we’re past COVID it’s lovely to see more and more people return to live events again.”
The event offers modern military air assets, a water show featuring Cigarette Offshore powerboat racing demonstrations, ThunderCats boat races, and extreme water sports with professional jet skiers.
“There is no better time than Memorial Day weekend to say thanks to the men and women of our military, our first responders, and those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of our freedom,” said Mickey Markoff, the executive producer of the Hyundai Air & Sea Show.
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Music events include a U.S. ARMY SaluteFest from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday featuring Natti Natasha and Chris Janson, a U.S. Army band, drone light show and fireworks. Sunday’s music acts include Big & Rich and U.S. Military bands and fireworks from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
If you go
What: Hyundai Air & Sea Show
Where: Along Ocean Drive between 11th and 14th streets at Lummus Park in Miami Beach
When: Various events between noon and 10 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
Information and tickets: Visit https://usasalute.com/event-schedule/
This story was originally published May 27, 2023 at 5:00 PM.
