Best Memorial Day Parties in Miami / South Beach 2018
Memorial Day is the time we honor the men and women who have lost their lives serving our country. Our soldiers are gone, but not forgotten. Yet it’s no secret we use this holiday weekend to go all-out in true Miami fashion. From poppin’ bottles on yachts to
Rock the Yacht All-White Party. Most days, we’re rockin’ the 9-to-5. But on Memorial Day weekend, you can rock the yacht and your best white outfit aboard the South Beach Lady, a fancy, four-level luxury vessel. The 3.5-hour floating party will offer sounds by DJ Prince, a light buffet, bottle service, and other swanky fixings. At the time of this writing, the site warned there were only 19 tickets left, so act fast. The yacht will depart from 401 Biscayne Blvd. at 11:30 p.m. sharp. Forget your problems at sea, and party in luxury. 10:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. Friday, May 25, aboard the South Beach Lady, 401 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 347-581-4943. Tickets cost $75 to $1,000 plus fees via eventbrite.com.
Best of the Best Music Fest. Best of the Best will return for a 12th year when it takes over Bayfront Park Sunday, May 27. The Memorial Day weekend fest, self-described as the “biggest reggae festival in North America,” will feature Mavado, Aidonia, Capleton, Masicka, Bunji Garlin,
Trina at Studio 23. In 2017, New Times declared Trina “The One and Only Queen of Hip-Hop,” and the sentiment stands. Trina is a staple of Miami music, and the Magic City will forever be indebted to the Diamond Princess’ contributions. Her 1999 track “Da Baddest Bitch” was recently dubbed by New Times as one of the 15 songs that made Miami. Have we driven home how important Trina is, people? Watching her perform live is the epitome of what we call a “Miami dream.” And if you haven’t experienced one yet, here’s your chance to see the rapper in action. She’s set to kick off Memorial Day weekend with a free show (if you arrive by 12:30 a.m.) at Studio 23, so don’t you dare miss it. 11 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, at Studio 23 Miami, 247 23rd St., Miami Beach; 305-401-5438. Admission is free before 12:30 a.m. and costs $20 plus fees after 12:30 via eventbrite.com.
Memorial Day Weekend All-White Party With Ashanti. If there’s any way we would want to spend our Memorial Day weekend, it’s with Ashanti while looking fly in our all-white ensembles. Self-described as the “biggest and sexiest all-white party ever,” the bacchanal will feature sounds by DJ Tight and DJ Q305, as well as a special performance by Ashanti. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, May 26, at Sport of Kings Theatre, 501 S. Federal Hwy., Hallandale Beach. Tickets cost $24 to $620.05 via eventbrite.com.
Pool Parties. On Memorial Day weekend, there’s bound to be a party wherever you turn. Thousands of revelers will descend upon Miami Beach for the holiday weekend in search of a good time. And some of the best times are spent poolside. If you’re not partying in your bathing suit, you’re doing it all wrong. You have a few options: There’s the Aquafete Miami pool party, the Miami Nice 2018 Soak-n-wet Mansion Pool Party, or the Wet & Juicy Pool Party. Crowds are said to be heavy at the Clevelander South Beach Hotel & Bar, which can mean only one thing: It’s probably your best place to start.
Islands Fever. Getting liquored up at no cost is a rarity. If you play your cards right, you can find a few spots offering free drinks. The Islands Fever Memorial Day weekend foam fete will offer free drinks until midnight, three foam machines (but if you’re not down with that sort of thing, there will be a dry side), live DJs, and one hell of a time. 11 p.m. Friday, May 25, at Mana Wynwood Convention Center, 318 NW 23rd St., Miami. Tickets cost $10 to $30 plus fees via eventbrite.com.
