South Beach is Stepping Back into Time at 49th Annual Art Deco Festival
The vibrant streets of South Beach are set to be transported back in time as the 49th annual Art Deco festival kicks off this weekend. The event, themed "Celebrating Air, Land and Sea," promises an immersive experience that will have visitors feeling like they're stepping into a real-life time machine.
For art enthusiasts, the festival is a celebration of everything Art Deco, which put Miami Beach on the map in the first place. According to Meg Lousteau of the Miami Design Preservation League, "Art Deco Weekend is a celebration of this unique architectural style and all the other art forms that spawned from it."
The festival offers an array of experiences for visitors, including a classic car show featuring restored rides from as far back as 1929, an "all-swing" dance team bringing high-energy moves straight out of the jazz age, and a kid zone with inflatables. Local artists will be on hand, alongside vendors selling their wares along Ocean Drive.
When it comes to music, no Art Deco celebration is complete without some lively tunes. The all-swing dance team brings an infectious energy that's sure to get everyone on their feet.
Meanwhile, the classic car show will be a major draw, with antique cars lining up on Ocean Drive and a static display featuring vehicles as far back as 1929. According to Ira Shapiro of the South Florida region of the Antique Automobile Club, "We're proud to showcase these beautiful machines, many of which date back over 90 years."
Overall, Art Deco Weekend is a celebration not just of architecture, but of design and its impact on our lives. As Yuval Hod notes, "That's what we're here for – to celebrate 100 years of art deco!"
If you want to swing by, the festival takes place along Ocean Drive between 5th and 12th streets this Friday through Sunday. Don't miss out on the chance to experience a piece of Miami Beach history in all its glory.
The vibrant streets of South Beach are set to be transported back in time as the 49th annual Art Deco festival kicks off this weekend. The event, themed "Celebrating Air, Land and Sea," promises an immersive experience that will have visitors feeling like they're stepping into a real-life time machine.
For art enthusiasts, the festival is a celebration of everything Art Deco, which put Miami Beach on the map in the first place. According to Meg Lousteau of the Miami Design Preservation League, "Art Deco Weekend is a celebration of this unique architectural style and all the other art forms that spawned from it."
The festival offers an array of experiences for visitors, including a classic car show featuring restored rides from as far back as 1929, an "all-swing" dance team bringing high-energy moves straight out of the jazz age, and a kid zone with inflatables. Local artists will be on hand, alongside vendors selling their wares along Ocean Drive.
When it comes to music, no Art Deco celebration is complete without some lively tunes. The all-swing dance team brings an infectious energy that's sure to get everyone on their feet.
Meanwhile, the classic car show will be a major draw, with antique cars lining up on Ocean Drive and a static display featuring vehicles as far back as 1929. According to Ira Shapiro of the South Florida region of the Antique Automobile Club, "We're proud to showcase these beautiful machines, many of which date back over 90 years."
Overall, Art Deco Weekend is a celebration not just of architecture, but of design and its impact on our lives. As Yuval Hod notes, "That's what we're here for – to celebrate 100 years of art deco!"
If you want to swing by, the festival takes place along Ocean Drive between 5th and 12th streets this Friday through Sunday. Don't miss out on the chance to experience a piece of Miami Beach history in all its glory.
South Beach is getting ready for its Art Deco party 
! I think it's awesome that they're celebrating this iconic style, it's such an important part of Miami Beach's identity. The classic car show is gonna be lit 
, and the all-swing dance team will definitely get you movin' and groovin'. 
So, I'm down to experience a piece of Miami Beach history and enjoy the vibes. Who knows, maybe I'll even pick up some unique souvenirs along Ocean Drive 
!
i wonder if they'll be playing any jazz standards... maybe some benny goodman or billie holiday? 
I'm literally stoked for this Art Deco Festival! The vibes are going to be so retro-glam, it's like stepping into a 1920s time capsule 
. I mean, who doesn't love classic cars? 
. But what really gets me excited is the design aspect – it's all about celebrating the intersection of art, architecture, and lifestyle. I need to check out the layout of the festival, it's gotta be super on-point with them using Ocean Drive as a major strip! 
Can't wait to dive in and explore this time-traveling experience 
anyway, have you seen those classic cars from 1929? idk about the "all-swing" dance team tho, that sounds super cheesy 
but hey, at least they're including a kid zone with inflatables so parents can relax while their little ones bounce around. also, I'm surprised they're not having some modern art installations or something to balance out the old-school vibes. oh wait, they're just gonna have local artists selling their wares... yeah, that's a thing 
! restored rides from 1929? talk about nostalgic vibes 
. and the all-swing dance team? high-energy moves guaranteed 
and vendors selling their stuff along ocean drive 
. this is gonna be a weekend to remember 
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plus who doesnt love a good 1920s dance party 
inflatable games are the best! 
gotta try some of that classic car show and check out those vintage rides 
i love how they're bringing back the classic cars, the swing dance team is going to be SO much fun