How South Beach celebrated Veterans Day: A big parade and other festivities. See photos
By David Santiago and
D.A. Varela
Mio watches the parade as she holds a photo of her late boyfriend, Gerald, who served in the US Military during the 16th Annual Veterans Day Parade off Ocean Drive on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in Miami Beach, Fla.
D.A. Varela
dvarela@miamiherald.com
Miami Beach honored veterans and military families Monday at the city’s annual Veterans Day Parade.
The parade along Ocean Drive featured a procession of veterans, active-duty service members and vibrant floats.
After the parade, people enjoyed performances, speeches and family activities at Lummus Park.
Take a look at the people and the Veterans Day festivities in South Beach:
High school ROTC members march past The Villa Casa Casuarina at the former Versace Mansion during the 16th Annual Veterans Day Parade off Ocean Drive on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in Miami Beach, Fla. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
Josephina Gonzalez was a mini American flag during the 16th Annual Veterans Day Parade on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in Miami Beach, Fla. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
Sebastian, 6, embraces his friend Brooklyn, 5, as they watch parade participants march and drive past during the 16th Annual Veterans Day Parade off Ocean Drive on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in Miami Beach, Fla. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
Members of the South Beach Girl Scout Troop 2417 march up Ocean Drive during the 16th Annual Veterans Day Parade on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in Miami Beach, Fla. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
Members of the Miami Beach Hi Tides Silver marching Band march on the street during the 16th Annual Veterans Day Parade off Ocean Drive on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in Miami Beach, Fla. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
Parade participants wave mini American flags as they are driven down Ocean Drive during the 16th Annual Veterans Day Parade on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in Miami Beach, Fla. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
City officials drive down Ocean Drive with veterans in tow during the 16th Annual Veterans Day Parade on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in Miami Beach, Fla. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
Dr. Michael M. Koop Senior High School NJROTC members march up Ocean Drive during the 16th Annual Veterans Day Parade on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in Miami Beach, Fla. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
Aubrey from Girl Scout Troop 1239 hands out a ‘Buddy Poppey’ to a young girl during the 16th Annual Veterans Day Parade off Ocean Drive on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in Miami Beach, Fla. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
A woman takes cell phone photos during the 16th Annual Veterans Day Parade off Ocean Drive on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in Miami Beach, Fla. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
Spectators look on as parade participants march and drive past The Villa Casa Casuarina at the former Versace Mansion during the 16th Annual Veterans Day Parade off Ocean Drive on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in Miami Beach, Fla. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
Matthew Bracco, 14 months, watches the parade participants drive and march up Ocean Drive as his mother Nancy reacts during the 16th Annual Veterans Day Parade on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in Miami Beach, Fla. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
A toddler watches as parade participants drive up Ocean Drive during the 16th Annual Veterans Day Parade on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in Miami Beach, Fla. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
Miami Beach resident Liuba Iglesias pedals her children around during the 16th Annual Veterans Day Parade off Ocean Drive on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in Miami Beach, Fla. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
A woman waves an American flag from the window as her car drives up Ocean Drive during the 16th Annual Veterans Day Parade on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in Miami Beach, Fla. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
Parade participants straddle motorcycles as they drive down Ocean Drive during the 16th Annual Veterans Day Parade on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in Miami Beach, Fla. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
A woman looks at a photo showing cadets take a swim after a day of training from the temporary outdoor exhibition: “Boot Camp in Paradise: World War II in Miami Beach,” featuring over 150 photographs and printed materials from 1942-1945, when Miami Beach hosted over 600,000 U.S. troops training for combat, during the 16th Annual Veterans Day Parade off Ocean Drive on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in Miami Beach, Fla. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
A man takes a cell phone photo of the temporary outdoor exhibition: “Boot Camp in Paradise: World War II in Miami Beach,” featuring over 150 photographs and printed materials from 1942-1945, when Miami Beach hosted over 600,000 U.S. troops training for combat, during the 16th Annual Veterans Day Parade off Ocean Drive on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in Miami Beach, Fla. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
An American flag waves high above the palms and Art Deco buildings during the 16th Annual Veterans Day Parade off Ocean Drive on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in Miami Beach, Fla. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
