{"id":278333,"date":"2026-05-20T17:26:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T17:26:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/278333\/"},"modified":"2026-05-20T17:26:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T17:26:20","slug":"honor-america-250-at-miami-beachs-new-outdoor-exhibition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/278333\/","title":{"rendered":"Honor America 250 at Miami Beach\u2019s New Outdoor Exhibition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>            <a href=\"https:\/\/communitynewspapers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/BMW-X6-M-Competition-is-a-beautiful-beast-34.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"417\" class=\"entry-thumb td-modal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/BMW-X6-M-Competition-is-a-beautiful-beast-34-696x417.jpg\"   alt=\"\" title=\"BMW X6 M Competition is a beautiful beast (34)\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\">\u2014The free exhibit is set to open on Thursday, May 21 at 4 p.m. in Lummus Park \u2014<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The City of Miami Beach invites you to celebrate the 250th\u00a0anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a new outdoor exhibit,\u00a0\u201cGaler\u00eda Ocean Drive \u2014 Miami Beach FREEDOM.\u201d\u00a0The grand opening will be held on\u00a0Thursday, May 21 at 4 p.m.\u00a0in Lummus Park at Galer\u00eda Ocean Drive, located at\u00a01101 Ocean Drive.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThis new exhibition, curated by our office, captures the essence of the American journey,\u201d said\u00a0Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner. \u201cIt\u2019s an honor to showcase these 34 panels on iconic Ocean Drive, reminding us all that the pursuit of liberty and achievement is a story we are still writing every day in this great city.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exhibit features weatherproof panels highlighting American achievements \u2014 from music legends like Bruce Springsteen and Madonna to American champions like Muhammad Ali and Simone Biles. The panels showcase a strong Miami Beach connection \u2014 the origin of the barcode concept on the sands of Miami Beach, historic appearances by Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley at the Fontainebleau and Gloria Estefan\u2019s lasting cultural influence. It includes images from World War II that highlight the city\u2019s pivotal role as a training center in addition to global U.S. achievements like the Apollo 11 moon landing and influential American brands such as Apple and Google that have shaped everyday life.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Curated by the Office of Mayor Meiner and Commission, the exhibit takes visitors on a journey through the last 250 years. The free installation will also feature \u201cFreedom Square\u201d in a central area that includes highlights from past Hyundai Air &amp; Sea Shows.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Presented in partnership with the Hyundai Air &amp; Sea Show and supported by the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, the exhibition will include interactive installations and the city\u2019s signature Art Deco swing \u2014 with a patriotic twist for the America 250 celebration.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Galer\u00eda serves as a year-round exhibit space with rotating displays that celebrate Miami Beach\u2019s rich history and cultural heritage. The America 250 exhibit will run through July 15 along iconic Ocean Drive between 11 and 12 streets. 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