The Hyundai Air & Sea Show®, “the Greatest Show Above the Earth®” returns to Miami Beach Memorial Day weekend (Saturday, May 25th and Sunday 26th). This free-to-the-public extravaganza promises a patriotic salute showcasing the valor, technology, and sheer power of the United States Military alongside our dedicated first responder agencies.
- The Hyundai Air & Sea Show begins each day at 12:00 PM with a Cigarette Offshore Powerboat Racing demonstration. After the sea portion, look to the sky for our country’s state-of-the-art military technology including parachute teams, jet demonstrations, search and rescue exercises, and more.
- Expanding over 5-city blocks, the Florida Power & Light Patriot Display Village invites you to delve into an immersive experience. Located east of Lummus Park on Ocean Drive (11th – 14th Street), this expansive venue offers a thrilling exploration of the Armed Forces. From tanks and helicopters to rifle ranges and tactical gear, there’s something for every adventurer. Feel the adrenaline rush in the Action Zone with motocross performances by the Monster Energy Keith Sayer’s FMX Demonstration Team. Explore flight simulators, meet our brave servicemen and women, and enjoy captivating performances by the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team. Don’t miss out on exploring the sponsor tents for more engaging activities and displays.
- For the younger audience, the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Kids Zone offers a Stay Fit Aviation-Themed Fun Zone with activities including a rock-climbing wall, bungee jumping, and inflatables.
- Guests can indulge their taste buds at the all-new Mission BBQ Food Court, showcasing BurgerFi, Bolay, and more.
- On Saturday, May 25, following the Hyundai Air & Sea Show® from 7:00 PM-10:00 PM on 14th Street/Ocean Drive, attendees can revel in the Music Explosion Presented by Hyundai. With a lineup featuring DJ Alex Dena, the U.S. Army’s “As You Were” band, the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team, and The Miami Beach Classical Music Festival Orchestra playing a patriotic music concert along Ocean Drive, the entertainment is guaranteed to keep spirits soaring. As night falls, prepare to be dazzled by a breathtaking 3D Mapping Projection, illuminating Ocean Drive’s iconic buildings with patriotic graphics, followed by a spectacular nighttime pyro parachute jump by the U.S. Army Golden Knights and the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Fireworks Extravaganza.
- The Hyundai Air & Sea Show® will be live-streamed on Saturday, May 25th, and Sunday, May 26th, beginning at noon each day. Viewers can tune in to the Live Stream broadcast on USASalute.com to experience the excitement from anywhere in the world. Don’t miss this opportunity to honor our heroes and experience the thrill of the Hyundai Air & Sea Show®.
Address and details:
United States Coast Guard Air Station Miami is located at the Miami Opa-locka Executive Airport, 14750 NW 44th Ct., Opa-locka, FL
Speakers include:
- Thomas A. Bussiere, General, Commander, Air Force Global Strike Command and Commander, Air Forces Strategic – Air, U.S. Strategic Command, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana
- Johnny K. Davis, Major General, United States Army Recruiting Command
- Douglas Schofield, Rear Admiral, 7th District Commander, U.S. Coast Guard
- Emcee: Garrett Harencak, Retired U.S. Air Force Major General and President of the Nevada National Security Site
- Rick Scott, S. Senator
- Jimmy Patronis, Chief Financial Officer, State of Florida
- Danielle Cohen Higgins, Commissioner, Miami-Dade County
- Steven Meiner, Mayor, City of Miami Beach
- Rolando Aedo, Chief Operating Officer, Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau
- Mickey Markoff, Executive Producer, Hyundai Air & Sea Show
- José Muñoz, President and Global COO of Hyundai Motor Company, and President and CEO of Hyundai and Genesis Motor North America
- Randy Parker, Chief Executive Officer, Hyundai Motor America
- Stephen Tchvidjian, Pastor
- Diane Nemecek, Regional Development Manager, Folds of Honor
SATURDAY, MAY 25 & SUNDAY, MAY 26 // (12:00 pm – 6:00 pm)
Hyundai Air & Sea Show (Ocean Drive (1st – 14th Street)) The Hyundai Air & Sea Show, the free-to-the-public event is certain to please veterans, patriotic Americans, and people of all ages. Packed with action in the sky and on the water, the Hyundai Air & Sea Show will have crowds cheering from 1st Street to 21st Street along the shores of Miami Beach. The family-friendly event has something for everyone.
SEA EVENTS:
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Demonstrations:
- Cigarette Offshore Powerboat Exhibition
AIR EVENTS:
12:30 PM – 5:30 PM:
Demonstrations and Fly-bys:
- S. Air Force A-10’s
- S. Air Force B-1 Lancer
- S. Air Force B-2
- S. Air Force B-52
- S. Air Force C-17
- S. Air Force F-15 Eagle
- S. Air Force F-16’s
- S. Air Force F-35 Demo Team
- S. Air Force HC-130J
- S. Air Force KC-135
- S. Army AH-64 Apache Helicopter
- S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team
- S. Army Reserve MH-60’s
- S. Marine Corps F-35B Demo
- S. Navy F-18 Rhino Demo
- S. Navy Legacy Flight
- British Army Red Devils Parachute Regiment
- National Nuclear Security Administration Helicopter
Precision Demonstration Exercises:
- S. Air Force 920th Combat Search & Rescue Demo
- S. Army Special Operations Demo
- S. Coast Guard Air Sea Rescue Demo
- S. Customs Border Protection Drug Interdiction Demo
DISPLAY VILLAGE EVENTS:
12:00 PM – 5:30 PM
- 12:00 Noon U.S. Air Force Band
- 12:30 PM U.S. Army Band
- 1:00 PM Monster Moto-Cross
- 1:30 PM U.S. Air Force Drill Team
- 2:00 PM U.S. Air Force Band
- 2:30 PM U.S. Army Band
- 3:00 PM Monster Moto-Cross
- 3:30 PM U.S. Air Force Drill Team
- 4:00 PM U.S. Air Force Band
- 4:30 PM U.S. Army Band
- 5:00 PM Monster Moto-Cross
- 5:30 PM U.S. Air Force Drill Team
Music Explosion® presented by Hyundai – Saturday, May 25 (7:00 PM – 10:00 PM) 14th Street and Ocean Drive, across from the Betsy Hotel in Lummus Park
- S. Army’s “As You Were” band
- S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team
- DJ Alex Dena
- The Miami Beach Classical Music Festival Orchestra playing a patriotic music concert along Ocean Drive.
- As night falls, prepare to be dazzled by a breathtaking 3D Mapping Projection, illuminating Ocean Drive’s iconic buildings with patriotic graphics U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team
- S. Army Golden Knights Nighttime Pyro Parachute Jump
- Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Fireworks Extravaganza
“There is no better time than Memorial Day weekend to pay tribute to our military, First Responders, and those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of our freedom,” said Mickey Markoff, National Salute to America’s Heroes Executive Producer.
For more information, please visit, www.USAsalute.com
