Miami-Dade’s longest-running festival celebrates the dazzling blooms of the Royal Poinciana (Delonix regia), typically in glorious bloom every June, with walking, bike and trolley tours, the presentation of the Queen and her court, and other activities. Formerly known as the Royal Poinciana Fiesta, this locally flavored celebration has been going on since 1937. For a full list of festivities, click here.
Free Walking Tour in Miami – Simpson Park and South Miami Avenue
Sat., June 6, 10am-noon
Walking Tour presented by Dade Heritage Trust. See a South Florida natural hammock and the Royal Poinciana tree-lined South Miami Avenue. Starts and finishes at Simpson Park. Meet at 5 SW 17th Road. RSVP here.
Free Walking Tour of Miami-Dade’s First Flowering Tree Park
Sun., June 7, 10am
Planted by the Tropical Flowering Tree Society in 1992, Jean Willis Park features yellow and orange poincianas and other flowering trees. Steve Pearson will lead the tour. Meet at 7229 SW 61 Ct., South Miami – accessible by Sunset Drive. Garden party with light bites follows. RSVP here.
Poinciana Fiesta Celebration Party
Sun., June 7
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Trolley tours of the garden start at 6pm. At 7pm, refreshments will be served, including Royal Poinciana Punch. At 7:30pm, presentations will take place for the 2026 Royal Poinciana Queen and Court scholarship recipients and the Larry Schokman Book Award recipient. Free and open to the public – bring a dish to share. RSVP here.
Cocktail Party with a Paintbrush
Wed., June 10, 7-9pm
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Paint Royal Poinciana trees – no previous art experience necessary! Wine and light refreshments, plus all supplies included (Early bird price of $35). RSVP here.
Royal Poinciana Musical Afternoon
Thur., June 11, 4-6pm
Steinway Piano Gallery, 4104 Ponce de Leon, Coral Gables
The Coral Gables Music Club is presenting a concert at Steinway Piano Gallery featuring rising young artists Zoe Aldana, Nicolas Marin Fumero, Shanming He and Mason Lang. Enjoy a special performance of the Poinciana “Song of the Tree.” Enjoy a reception afterwards with Prosecco and empanadas (apple juice for kids). RSVP here.
Royal Poinciana Tree Planting
Sat., June 13, 8am-noon
Miami Springs
Join the Tropical Flowering Tree Society and TREEmendous Miami in planting 18 Royal Poinciana trees at the Miami Springs Golf and Country Club, and one Cassia bakeriana at the restored Curtiss Mansion. Meet at 8am at the Miami Springs Golf Course at 650 Curtiss Parkway. Wear closed shoes, sun protection, and register on the link or by calling Steve Pearson at 305-233-3619. Refreshments and snacks will be provided. RSVP here.
Royal Poinciana Festival Bike Tour
Sun., June 14, 10am-1pm
Coral Gables Museum
Led by Bike Walk Coral Gables and Dade Heritage Trust, this event starts at the Coral Gables Museum at 285 Aragon and takes riders on a tour of the best Royal Poincianas in full flower. Adults $10, children under 12 $5. RSVP here.
Royal Poinciana Trolley Tours
Sun., June 14, 2-5pm
The tours begin at the Coral Gables Library and highlight the best trees and blossoms of the season, narrated by poinciana experts. Tickets are $25 per person. Reserve here.
The Royal Poinciana Festival is produced by the Tropical Flowering Tree Society with support from the City of Coral Gables, TREEmendous Miami, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Coral Gables Music Club, Dade Heritage Trust, Bike Walk Coral Gables, and individual supporters.
