County hosts parade to honor our local heroes

Miami-Dade County will host the Hometown Heroes Parade on Sunday, Oct. 30 to celebrate the sacrifices first responders and health care workers have made for County residents, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.  

The parade procession will begin at 11 a.m. starting on Biscayne Blvd. from the Intercontinental Hotel concluding at the FTX Arena's Parcel B. The parade will include healthcare professionals, police and fire departments, elected officials, marching bands and more.  

After the street parade, guests can enjoy a waterfront parade on Biscayne Bay that will celebrate healthcare workers, the U.S. Coast Guard, fire departments, and police. Additional programming will include vessels with water-spraying features, Jet Ski aerialists and a Flyboard aerialist.  

Enjoy interactive activities and events, art displays, food trucks, live performances and more at the Family Fun Fest located at the FTX Arena’s Parcel B. The event will begin at noon and will be free and open to all.