Say goodbye to spending your Friday night doom-scrolling on social media and hello to shopping, eating, and live music- all while supporting local businesses! A new night market is taking over the Miami Worldcenter, and Deco headed over to get first look! Check it out.<\/p>\n
Supporting small businesses in the 305 just got a bit easier and a lot more fun!<\/p>\n
The Miami Worldcenter has launched its new initiative called \u201cThe Night Market.\u201d<\/p>\n
Olivia Felix: \u201cThe Night Market is a new program that we have here every Friday, 5-9 pm, where we are going to exhibit local vendors!\u201d<\/p>\n
More than 40 local vendors set up shop on World Center\u2019s promenade every Friday, hoping you\u2019ll buy their goods.<\/p>\n
Olivia Felix: \u201cWe want to give them a platform and space here, in such an important part of the city, so that they can showcase and they can be seen by people who knew they existed.\u201d<\/p>\n
And there is a lot to discover. From food to clothes, even jewelry. Vendors couldn\u2019t be more grateful for The Night Market.<\/p>\n
Micaela Kogutek, vendor: \u201cI mean, I love pop-ups. I feel like it helps me market my business, let people actually see the clothes, see the bags. They can see it in person and touch them, and that just helps a lot.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jose Martinez, vendor: \u201cIt\u2019s the second time I\u2019m here. I\u2019m doing mobile everywhere, but I love this place. I can come back anytime.\u201d<\/p>\n
For some shoppers, the convenience of the location is what makes the night market a hit.<\/p>\n
Guest: \u201cI work out at Club Studio, and well it\u2019s here! So I just came here and got a protein smoothie.\u201d<\/p>\n
And what\u2019s shopping without a little music?<\/p>\n
Olivia Felix: \u201cEvery Friday we are going to have different bands or DJs. For example, today we have a duo participating with us.\u201d<\/p>\n
The goal of this place isn\u2019t just to stop by and head home; instead, the Miami World Center wants you to stay a while.<\/p>\n
Olivia Felix: \u201cWe want to expose and give opportunities to local vendors, but also show that it\u2019s much more in downtown Miami. We offer shopping, dining, entertainment and events.\u201d<\/p>\n