How to celebrate 305 Day in Miami: Chancleta races, domino-making and Cuban pizza
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Miami's unofficial holiday, 305 Day, is on Thursday, and the city is going all out this year.
- There will be chancleta races, domino-making and the debut of a new Cuban sandwich pizza.
Why it matters: Whether you clink colada cups at 3:05pm or celebrate the end of another cold front with a trip to the beach, there is no wrong way to celebrate our home.
🗺️ State of Dade: The entire state of Florida was assigned the 305 area code in 1947, but as we grew, new area codes were assigned to different parts of the state, the Miami Herald reports.
- Now, Miami-Dade County and a portion of the Florida Keys lay sole claim to the area code.
How to celebrate: There are a ton of local restaurant collaborations, food deals and events to ring in the holiday.
😎 Things to do
🩴 The 305 Day Festival is the holiday's official event, and this year's celebration is outrageously Miami.
- The headlining event is the Red Bull Chancleta Run, an obstacle course race where participants must run in Miami's official footwear: sandals.
- There will also be live graffiti painting, food trucks, music and more.
- Hialeah Park Casino, 3:05pm-10 pm Thursday. Free with RSVP.
🔥 Make your own set of clay dominoes at Miami's craftiest 305 Day celebration, organized by OCISLY Ceramics, El Studio and the Miami Freedom Project.
- Jam to salsa music, make your domino-inspired art, and snag some croquetas.
- You can bring your own adult beverages for a $12 fee. There will also be drinks for purchase.
- $55.
- 7pm-9pm Thursday. Art Café at El Studio, 5400 NE Fourth Court, Miami.
🍾 Third Spaces Miami is hosting a 305 Day House Party at Ray's Hometown Bar from 3pm-8pm Thursday.
- Expect spring-break vibes. There will be DJs and both twerking and wet T-shirt contests.
- $9 entry.
🏈 The Miami Dolphins will be "surprising fans at iconic local spots" throughout the day and will then host a happy hour at The Bar in Coral Gables from 5pm-8pm with photo ops, live entertainment and drink specials.
- Season ticket members get free drink tickets.
- The team is also partnering with local eateries like Sanguich, Vicky Bakery and others on some freebies. See the full list here.
🎨 Wynwood Walls is offering $3.05 entry on 305 Day. (Yeah, yeah, we miss the days of free entry, too.)
😋 What to eat and drink
☕️ Several local coffee shops are offering $3.05 specials, including Havana 1957, Cortadito Coffee House, Marabú Restaurant, and SoFi Coffee.
🌮 COYO Taco is teaming up with Cafe La Trova on a special-edition frozen cocktail called El Guayabero ($12), a blend of tequila reposado, guava nectar, homemade picante syrup and fresh lime juice.
- Available at all COYO Taco locations from Thursday through the end of the month.
- COYO will host a special kickoff celebration Thursday from 6pm-9pm at its Coral Gables speakeasy.
🍕 Tinta y Café and DC Pie Co. are debuting a limited-edition pizza inspired by Tinta's Cuban sandwich, the Patria.
- The Patria Pie (slow-roasted pork, mortadella, melted mozzarella, pickles, mustard and aioli) will cost $30.50.
- "This pie captures the spirit of Miami," said DC Pie Co. founder Dominic Cavagnuolo. "It's vibrant, nostalgic, and captures the essence of a Cuban sandwich in pie."
- DC Pie's bar program at its cocktail bar Dom's will feature a specialty espresso martini, UNA Coladita ($14), made with Tinta's cold brew.
- Both will be available Thursday through Sunday.
- 1010 Brickell Ave., No. 200.
🍕 Prince St. Pizza is collaborating with Miami chef Adrianne Calvo on a limited-edition French onion soup pizza, with caramelized onions, garlic confit, truffle drizzle and a triple-cheese melt.
- The pie launches Thursday and will be available while supplies last.
- $7 per slice, $42 for the pie.
- 521 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach.