Historic Virginia Key Beach Park will mark its 80th anniversary with a three-day celebration beginning August 1, 2025. The event, themed “From Coastlines to Communities: A Legacy in the Sand,” will commemorate eight decades of cultural heritage, environmental advocacy, and community impact. The anniversary kicks off at 10 a.m. at the park, located at 4020 Virginia Beach Drive in Miami, and will also recognize Historic Virginia Key Beach Park Day, as designated by the State of Florida.
“This 80th anniversary is more than a birthday—it’s a homecoming for all who cherish the park’s past, present, and future,” said Athalie Edwards, Executive Director/CEO of the Virginia Key Beach Park Trust, in a press release. “We invite everyone to celebrate this living legacy and help shape its next chapter.”
Founded as Miami’s “Colored Only” beach on August 1st in 1945 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, HVKBP stands today as a powerful symbol of inclusion, unity, and environmental preservation. The weekend festivities promise something for everyone, from ceremonial milestones to sun-soaked fun and soul-stirring cultural expression.
80th Anniversary Event Schedule:
- Day 1: Friday, August 1st | 10 AM
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 2nd | 12 PM
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 3rd | 3 PM
Wrap up the weekend with the Poetry Potluck, a grassroots community gathering where voices, stories, and flavors come together in a powerful celebration of culture and connection.
For more information and to RSVP, visit https://HVKBP80.eventbrite.com
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