What to Do for Memorial Day 2024

There's lots happening in South Florida over the Memorial Day weekend. Wear sunscreen! Drink lots of water! But above all, let's honor the sacrifices of men and women who served to protect our freedom.

ACTIVITIES

Coconut Creek Memorial Day Ceremony

WHAT: Hosted by the City of Coconut Creek, this solemn event will gather city commissioners, dignitaries, guest speakers and the Coconut Creek Police Department Honor Guard.
WHEN: Mon., May 27, 9am
WHERE: Veterans Park, 3550 Lyons Rd.
MORE INFO: Coconut Creek

Coral Springs Memorial Day Ceremony

WHAT: This ceremony is presented with the Veterans Coalition of Coral Springs.
WHEN: Mon., May 27, 9am
WHERE: Veterans Park, 8601 Royal Palm Blvd.
MORE INFO: Coral Springs

Deering Estate, Miami

WHAT: This Miami-Dade Parks Heritage Park is offering $5 general admission on Memorial Day Weekend. Enjoy wildlife viewing, bay vistas and self-guided access of the museums. Don't forget to pack a picnic!
WHEN: Sat., May 25-Mon., May 27
WHERE: 16701 SW 72 Ave.
MORE INFO: Buy tickets online and select the day(s) of your visit for reduced-cost general admission: $5 per person (ages 4 & up). Free for Deering Estate Foundation Members and children ages 3 and under (membership cards must be presented at gate). Become a Member of the Deering Estate Foundation today! As part of Blue Star Museums, active duty military personnel, and up to five family members, receive free admission to Deering Estate this summer, from Armed Forces Day, May 18, 2024 through Labor Day, Sept. 2, 2024. Deering Estate

Fort Lauderdale Memorial Day Ceremony

WHAT: Mark the occasion at an event with music from the Fort Lauderdale Symphonic Winds and dove release.
WHEN: Mon, May 27, 9am
WHERE: Lauderdale Memorial Park Cemetery, 2001 SW 4 Ave.
MORE INFO: Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale Memorial Day Cemetery

WHAT: Presented by the William C. Morris American Legion Post 36 and other groups, this event takes place at the Sandy Nininger statue on the Riverwalk.
WHEN: Mon., May 27 11am
WHERE: 201 SW Fifth Ave.
MORE INFO: Fort Lauderdale

Florida State Parks Free Admission

WHAT: All 175 state parks, historic sites and trails are free during Memorial Day weekend.
WHEN: Sat., May 25-Mon., May 27
WHERE: South Florida’s Bill Baggs State Park on Key Biscayne, The Barnacle Historic State Park in Coconut Grove and Oleta River State Park in North Miami Beach; Long Key State Park, Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park, Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park, Indian Key Historic State Park, Bahia Honda State Park, Curry Hammock State Park, Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park, John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park; Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park in Dania Beach and Hugh Taylor Birch State Park Fort Lauderdale.
MORE INFO: Florida State Parks

Hallandale Beach Memorial Day Tribute

WHAT: Honor our veterans at their final resting place, followed by a ceremony with refreshments.
WHEN: Mon., May 27: Falg placement 9:30am, ceremony 10:30am
WHERE: Hallandale Beach Cemetery, 801 NW 6 Ave and Foster Park Community Center, 609 NW 6 Ave.
MORE INFO: Hallandale Beach

Hyundai Air and Sea Show, Miami Beach

WHAT: One of the largest gatherings of military equipment in the country, featuring US military aerial demonstrations, offshore powerboat racing exhibitions and U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Drug Interdiction exercises and military parachute team demonstrations. The Florida Power & Light Patriot Display Village showcases the five branches of the Armed Forces with interactive military equipment — tanks, helicopters, rifle range, tactical gear, and simulators as well as corporate activations, an Action Zone, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Kids Zone, extreme sports, music, the Mission BBQ food court and more.
WHEN: Saturday, May 25 & Sunday, May 26, 9am – 4pm
WHERE: Ocean Drive and Lummus Park between 12 and 13 streets

City of Miami Beach Kids Fun Zone

WHAT: Children and their parents can participate in themed arts and crafts, lawn games, an Imagination Playground and write letters to service members.
WHEN: Sat., May 25 and Sun., May 26, noon-6pm
WHERE: On the sand between 10 and 12 streets and between 1 and 21 streets:

FOOD AND DINING

All-Day Happy Hour, Tropezon

WHAT: Try Estrella Damm for just $4.50 all weekend at this Andalusia gin and tapas eatery in South Beach.
WHEN: Fri., May 24-Mon., May 27
WHERE: 512 Española Way
MORE INFO: Tropezón

Batch Gastropub Miami

WHAT: Exclusive Monday brunch promotion for active military personnel and veterans. Enjoy a complimentary Bloody Mary or Mimosa with a valid military ID or VA card. 
WHEN: Mon., May 27
WHERE: 30 SW 12 St.
MORE INFO: Batch Gastropub

BBQ and Poolside Festivities, Four Seasons Hotel Miami

WHAT: Mediterranean feast by the pool, with dishes like grilled oysters, swordfish kebabs and chicken souvlaki.
WHEN: Mon., May 27, 11am-4pm
WHERE: 1435 Brickell Avenue, Miami
MORE INFO: Four Seasons Hotel Miami

Burger Beast Burger Kits

WHAT: Order the same premium beef blend burgers and hot dogs that Burger Beast sells at his Cruz Diablo Burger Popups around town. There are four options for ordering:
• 8 half-pound Premium Luncheonette All-Beef Blend Burgers, 8 Martin's Potato Rolls, and Tillamook Sharp Cheddar Cheese Slices–$69.99
• 8 Quarter-Pound Grass-Fed All-Beef Hot Dogs and 8 Martin's Potato Long Roll Buns–$34.99
• 16 Half-Pound Premium Luncheonette All-Beef Blend Burgers, 16 Martin's Potato Rolls, and 16 Tillamook Sharp Cheddar Cheese Slices–$99.99
• 16 Quarter-Pound Grass-Fed All-Beef Hot Dogs and 16 Martin's Potato Long Roll Buns–$54.99
WHEN: Pickup Sat., May 25, from noon-2pm
WHERE: Mojo Donuts, 8870 Bird Road, Miami
MORE INFO: Burger Beast

Frank & Pattie Package, Doris Italian Market

WHAT: Make your Memorial Day barbeque shopping easy with their package that includes four sausage burgers, four beef sirloin burgers, four chicken burgers and 10 all-beef hot dogs for $39.95.
WHEN: Through Tues., May 28
WHERE: Doris Markets, including Sunrise, Coral Springs, Pembroke Pines
MORE INFO: Doris Market

Ice Cream Deal at Salt & Straw

WHAT: From Portland-based ice cream company Salt & Straw, known for its innovative flavors from head ice cream maker chef Tyler Malek: a free pint when you buy 2 pints for local delivery or pickup for orders placed on saltandstraw.com. Customers can use code ‘LONGWEEKEND’ at checkout.
WHEN: Memorial Day weekend
WHERE: Wynwood, CocoWalk, Lincoln Road
MORE INFO: Salt & Straw

Rooftop BBQ, SLS LUX Brickell Altitude Pool and Lounge

WHAT: Try sizzling bites from a poolside grill, beats by Miami DJ duo Nikki and Mykel and complimentary Veuve Clicquot tastings and giveaways.
WHEN: Sat., May 25 and Sun., May 26 noon-5pm
WHERE: 805 South Miami Ave
MORE INFO: SLS Lux

TooJay’s Picnic Box

WHAT: Create your own picnic box for four, with your choice of three deli meats, two cheeses, bread, freshly bakes cookies, side dishes and condiments ($57.99).
WHEN: Through Mon., May 27
WHERE: Locations include Coral Springs, Dania Beach, Plantation
MORE INFO: TooJay's

The Wharf Fort Lauderdale

WHAT: Weekend-long cookout features a special Tejano Craft BBQ pop-up and weekend specials, like Riverfront Happy Hour on Friday 4-7pm; Anchors Aweigh Special (noon-4pm) with $35 Whiskey Limonata Pitchers; and Saddle Up Sunday with country music, line dancing, a mechanical bull and more.
WHEN: May 24-26
WHERE: 20 W Las Olas Blvd.
MORE INFO: The Wharf Fort Lauderdale