Hyundai is extending its partnership with the National Salute to America’s Heroes for an additional three years as part of its enduring dedication to supporting veterans and the U.S. military. Now in its eighth year, this patriotic two-day event will return to Miami Beach during Memorial Day weekend on May 25-26, 2024.
Featuring the thrilling Hyundai Air & Sea Show®, the electrifying Music Explosion™ presented by Hyundai, and an engaging display village complete with interactive exhibits, simulators, and entertainment suitable for all ages, this event promises fun and excitement for the whole family.
Since its debut in 2017, the National Salute to America’s Heroes has evolved into the premier U.S. Military celebration and remembrance event held annually during Memorial Day weekend. This event is a cornerstone of Hyundai’s enduring dedication to supporting the U.S. military.
Continuing this commitment for the third consecutive year, Hyundai will contribute $50,000 to Folds of Honor, facilitating scholarships for the spouses and children of America’s fallen and disabled service members.
National Salute to America’s Heroes Event Details
The National Salute to America’s Heroes is anchored by the Hyundai Air & Sea Show®, hailed as The Greatest Show Above the Earth™. This awe-inspiring spectacle showcases the prowess of the men, women, technology, and equipment from all five branches of the U.S. military, as well as various police, firefighter, and first responder agencies.
This free-to-the-public, wholesome, patriotic, family-friendly event has something for everyone! There is no ticketed area this year. Public viewing will be between 1st Street and 10th Street and between 12th Street and 21st Street.
This two-day spectacular event, which takes place over Memorial Day Weekend, features thrilling demonstrations, including Cigar offshore powerboat racing on the sea and jaw-dropping displays of cutting-edge military technology in the sky, such as jet demonstrations and parachute teams.
On land, attendees can explore the Florida Power & Light Patriot Display Village, which includes an Action Zone featuring motocross performances by Monster Energy Keith Sayer’s FMX Demonstration Team. Additionally, there’s entertainment catered to the younger audience at the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Kids Zone, offering a Stay Fit Aviation-themed Fun Zone and much more, all set against the stunning backdrop of Miami Beach.
Following the Hyundai Air & Sea Show®, attendees can immerse themselves in the Music Explosion™ presented by Hyundai on Saturday, May 25. The lineup features DJ Alex Dena, the U.S. Army’s “As You Were” band, the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team, and The Miami Beach Classical Music Festival Orchestra, promising a patriotic musical extravaganza along 14th Street and Ocean Drive that is sure to lift spirits.
As night descends, be enchanted by a captivating 3D Mapping Projection, seamlessly adorning five iconic buildings with patriotic imagery, followed by a dazzling nighttime pyro parachute jump by the U.S. Army Golden Knights and the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Fireworks Extravaganza.
Stretching over five city blocks along Ocean Drive, the Florida Power & Light Patriot Display Village, centred on Lummus Park, offers an array of interactive exhibits. The Hyundai Hangar is a patriotically themed consumer lounge paying homage to the military and first responders.
Positioned between 12th and 13th Street, it showcases the 2024 IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 with a hydration station alongside a collaborative Letters to Heroes branded back wall, encouraging guests to send letters to U.S. Troops. Additionally, various interactive activities and themed giveaways engage visitors.
The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy and XRT models are on display outside the hangar. Hyundai’s presence extends further with several activations across the area, including specially wrapped Hyundai Tucson, Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, and Palisade vehicles, each honouring different military branches and first responders.
