BLACK MIAMI WEEKEND
BLACK MIAMI WEEKEND
WHO IS THIS FOR?
Black Miami Weekend isn't solely for out-of-town visitors; it's also for the vibrant local community to come together and frolic in the spirit of Black freedom during juneteenth. Whether you're a Miami local or a visitor from afar, this curated event offers the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the magic of Miami's Black culture.
This is year #4 pull up!
FAQ
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Yes! Please be mindful of the events that require an RSVP.
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Miami International Airport: MIA
Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport: FLL
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Check out our lodging guide curated by Miami’s own @Away With J
Suggested neighborhoods
— Wynwood
— Brickell
— Ft. Lauderdale Beach
— North Miami
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Friday, June 14
FROLIC FRIDAY “THANK YOU NEXT PARTY” 10:00PM-CLOSE @ POOL HALL
Address: 914 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33136
Get ready to party with the locals as we kick off Black Miami Weekend with some serious vibes!
Join us for a night of celebration and grooving to the beats of Hip Hop and R&B. Mix and mingle as we set the tone for an unforgettable weekend.
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SATURDAY, JUNE 15
“FROLIC CUZZINZ” BEACH KICKBACK | 10:00AM-6:00PM @ HAULOVER BEACH
Address: 12121 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33154
Hosted by Frolic Culture x The Poetry Potluck
Did you know Black people were forbidden to swim in the same waters they were forcibly kidnapped and brought across?
Come frolic for our ancestors on Haulover Beach, the site where Black Miamians swam in rebellion prompting the creation of Miami’s “Black only” beach, Virginia Key.
Historical Facts About The Beach.
In partnership with The Poetry Potluck, we’re curating a vibey beach turnup with curated activities, music and some giveaways!
We'll provide chasers, some drinks, and snacks. We need you to bring something to share (BYOB or snacks), a blanket, a refillable cup and, good vibes!
We will be in white (…because you know WE love to color coordinate .)
We’re meeting up on Haulover Beach by Beach Tower 4. Use the address below to find the open parking lot/drop-off location closest to our beach spot:
Driving to the Beach?!
When the skatepark is on your right, make the first right turn into Haulover Park and follow the road past the guard gate. Make the first right into the open parking lot at the stop sign. There should be a blue and yellow building on your left and a bike rental shop on your right. You MUST PaybyPhone using location 46265 - Haulover Park - Lot #3 and 4 or you will get a ticket. Paid parking is $10.27 for the day.
Catching an Uber/Lyft?!
Use the address above to get closest to our spot near Beach Tower 4 on the beach. Once you enter past the guard gate, get dropped off right in front of the blue and yellow building.
Already Parked or Dropped Off?!
Walk towards the blue and yellow building to get on the walking path. Follow the walking/bike path north. You’re heading in the right direction if the beach/sand is on your right-hand side. Look for the sign for Beach Tower 4. Make a right and follow the path on to the sand. You’ll see us in all white with tents, music and vibes!!!
If you get lost, look for/follow the big orange fish kite in the sky to Beach Tower 4!
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“THE COOKOUT” BLACK HISTORY TOUR W/ KEY2MIA | 11:30AM
Black people BEEN frolicin’ in Miami. Join Key2Mia for a curated driving tour to learn about Miami’s rich Black history in A/C!
The tour will conclude at the Beach Bash.
Reserve your seat here!
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SUNDAY, JUNE 16
Elevated Eats: A Herb-Infused Brunch | 12:30PM-4:00PM @ RED ROOSTER’S “POOL HALL” (920 NW 2nd Ave Miami, Fl 33136)
Did you know that one of Black peoples’ keys to survival was knowing how to live off the land? Have you ever considered why we are so disconnected from our food and plants? Come frolic with us at a curated brunch to reconnect you with the community and plants.
In partnership with Red Rooster, come enjoy a three-course, family-style brunch with a signature-cocktails sponsored by Uncle Nearest and the option to elevate your eats by adding gourmet herb-enhanced condiments.
The brunch is FREE but RSVP is required.
Reserve your seat, HERE!
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“DAY OF WELLNESS” W/ THE POETRY POTLUCK | 3:00PM- 9:00PM @ D.A. DORSEY HOUSE
Address: 250 NW 9th St, Miami, FL 33136
Come enjoy a day of free activities and community building at the legendary Dorsey House.
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Monday, June 17
FREEDOM YACHT | 3:00PM-9:00PM
Come frolic across the same ocean our ancestors were forcibly brought across.
RSVP’s will be collected via our WhatsApp group, here.
the freedom to frolic.
Black Miami Weekend is a thoughtfully curated experience, presenting a vetted list of events hosted by Frolic Culture and partner organizations, meticulously designed to celebrate the richness of Black Miami. With the aim of fostering connections among friends and friends of friends, this curated weekend provides an opportunity to prioritize rest + play x community in a vibrant hub of global blackness, during Juneteenth weekend. This event stems from a profound desire to honor and highlight the remarkable contributions of Black people in Miami, a city steeped in Black history and culture often overlooked. Join our WhatsApp Group for updates, here.
New collection.
We can’t center our frolic without pleasure and we’re standing in it ten toes down this summa. Our pleasure deserves to be premium…okay? Wear this as a reminder to define and center your pleasure by any means.