Nov 10, 2022 - Things to Do

How to spend Veterans Day weekend in Miami

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Veterans Day is Friday, and you can take part in planned observances and events across the metro.

Plus, we've compiled several ways to entertain yourselves till we see ya on Monday:

Miami Beach is honoring veterans and military groups with its annual Veterans Day Parade along Ocean Drive on Friday, starting at 11:11am. The event includes performances from marching bands, and a demonstration from the All Veteran Parachute Team.
The cities of Doral and Sunny Isles Beach also have ceremonies and celebrations tomorrow morning. Find more details here.
The Miami Short Film Festival runs Friday through Sunday, with happenings at the Deering Estate, the Miami Beach Bandshell and O Cinema. Tickets: $20+.
SLS South Beach is hosting a 10th anniversary party Friday night with decadent foods and a show from Wyclef Jean. Remaining tickets cost $125.
The Rum Renaissance Festival takes place in Coral Gables with events Saturday and Sunday. Tickets: $49+.
Plan how you'll attack the sprawling Miami Book Fair, which has warmup events this weekend and runs through Nov. 20.

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