Honoring eight decades of cultural heritage, environmental stewardship and community resilience, Historic Virginia Key Beach Park (HVKBP) invites the community to join a once-in-a-lifetime milestone in celebrating its 80th Anniversary on August 1st, 2025 at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park, 4020 Virginia Beach Drive, Miami, FL at 10am. With the theme “From Coastlines to Communities: A Legacy in the Sand,” this 3-day event will honor 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,” says Athalie Edwards, Executive Director/CEO of the Virginia Key Beach Park Trust. “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.
Mark your calendar, bring your family, and be part of history August 1-3, 2025.