The Air & Sea show returns to Miami Beach for Memorial Day weekend.
The centerpiece of Memorial Day Weekend, the Hyundai Air & Sea Show transforms the Miami Beach shoreline into a breathtaking two-day tribute to the United States Armed Forces. Spanning from 1st to 21st streets along Ocean Drive, the free event showcases the men, women, technology and equipment from all six branches of the U.S. military before an audience of over hundreds of thousands of attendees per day.
The National Salute to America’s Heroes presented by Hyundai, has a full lineup of events, activations and programming for Memorial Day Weekend 2026, delivering the nation’s most comprehensive military tribute experience across four days in Miami Beach in South Florida.
The national signature event, the Hyundai Air & Sea Show, “The Greatest Show Above the Earth,” returns to Miami Beach on Saturday, May 23rd, and Sunday, May 24th, free and open to the public from 11am to 6pm each day. On Sunday, May 24th, the Hyundai Air & Sea Show will be livestreamed from 11:30am to 4:30pm.
Military demonstrations (subject to operational availability):
- U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Team
- U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Demo Team
- U.S. Navy F/A-18 Rhino Demo Team
- U.S. Air Force B-1B, B-2 and B-52 bomber flyovers
- U.S. Air Force Reserve F-16, A-10, HC-130J, KC-135 and C-17 demo teams
- U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team
- British Army Red Devils Parachute Team
- U.S. Army Special Operations capability exercises
- U.S. Coast Guard air-sea rescue demonstration
- U.S. Air Force Reserve 920th Para-Rescue demonstration
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection drug interdiction demonstrations
- U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performances
- Cigarette Racing Team Offshore Powerboat Racing Exhibition
The Patriot Display Village spans five city blocks and welcomes more than 30,000 visitors daily, serving as the heart of on-site sponsor activations and community experiences. Open from 11am to 6pm each day, the village features interactive military exhibits from all six branches, including tactical gear and simulators, alongside the following activations:
- GOVX Memorial Day Flag Remembrance Garden: A powerful tribute honoring 3,000
fallen South Florida service members, with support from Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
Miami Beach Post 3559. - American Peptides Action Zone: High-energy motocross stunt performances by Keith
Sayers Freestyle Demo Monster Energy Motocross, delivering heart-pounding action on
Ocean Drive between 11th and 14th streets. - Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Kids Zone: An aviation-themed Stay Fit Fun Zone for children
of all ages featuring rock climbing, bungee jumping, inflatables, an obstacle course, photo
opportunities and an interactive Miami Children’s Museum activation. - Mission BBQ Food Court: a variety of all-American food and beverage options
- Recruiter Games: new in 2026, showcasing the strength, discipline and teamwork of the
nation’s newest military recruits across fitness competitions representing all six branches - Monster Energy E Ride Pro x GritShift custom e-moto build dirt bike giveaway
- Live music and corporate partner activations throughout the weekend
“There is no better time than Memorial Day weekend to pay tribute to our military and those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of our freedom,” said Mickey Markoff, executive producer of the National Salute to America’s Heroes. “Everything we create throughout this weekend is designed to honor that sacrifice and ensure the true purpose of the holiday is not only remembered but experienced by the all generations.”
As an official America250 event, the National Salute to America’s Heroes presented by Hyundai joins communities across the nation in commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence, honoring the values of freedom, service and patriotism that define this celebration and unite us as a country.
