Historic Virginia Key Beach Park 80th Anniversary

Event Description

Get ready, Miami! The Historic Virginia Key Beach Park is turning 80, and you’re invited to an unforgettable celebration from August 1-3, 2025. This isn’t just any beach party—it’s a vibrant homage to eight decades of rich history, cultural significance, and community spirit. Located just a stone’s throw from downtown Miami, this iconic park has been a symbol of resilience and unity since its establishment in 1945.

Here’s what’s going down:

*Day 1: Friday, August 1 – The weekend kicks off with the Museum Project Commencement Ceremony while officially celebrating Historic Virginia Key Beach Park Day, an exciting step toward preserving and sharing the park’s legacy for future generations.

Free park entry with RSVP.

*Day 2: Saturday, August 2 – It’s all about fun in the sun at the Community Fun Day! Cool down with icy treats, slide into excitement on the massive waterslide, and get creative with FREE fun activities like tours, oral histories and live mural painting—plus more surprises to keep the vibes high all day long.

*Day 3: Sunday, August 3 – Wrap up the weekend with Poetry Potluck, a grassroots community gathering where voices, stories, and flavors come together in a powerful celebration of culture and connection.


Mark your calendars and be part of history at the Historic Virginia Key Beach Park’s 80th Birthday!