Events

The National Salute to America’s Heroes presented by Hyundai is set to take place on Miami Beach during Memorial Day weekend; Thursday, May 22 – Sunday, May 25, 2025. Recognized as one of the world’s largest events honoring our National Heroes, this annual event is anchored by the Air and Sea Show, Army Salutefest, Music Explosion and a start-spangled fireworks extravaganza shared with a national primetime television audience.The main component of the event is the world-class Hyundai Air & Sea Show that showcases the men, women, technology, and equipment from all six branches of the US Military as well as our first responder agencies. The two-day event also features US Military Aerial Demonstrations, US Customs and Border Patrol Drug Interdiction Exercises, US Army Special Operations capability exercises, Military parachute Team Demonstrations and more.All weekend, guests can enjoy the free to the public Patriot Display Village spanning 5 city blocks including interactive exhibits that feature military equipment including tanks, helicopters, rifle ranges, tactical gear and simulators. Families can also enjoy an Action Zone, a Kid Zone, extreme sports demonstrations, live music, a food court, and more, all on the shores of Miami Beach.

This 4-day event, taking place Wednesday, May 29 - Sunday, June 1, 2025, is considered the world’s largest marketing event for swimwear and resort