Annual "Kite Days" kite festival returns to Haulover Beach Park, February 15-17

MIAMI ( January 28, 2020 ) —

Whether you’re inspired by the Mary Poppins song “Let’s Go Fly a Kite” or you have a fond kiting memory of your own, you’ll have the good fortune of revisiting the art of kite flying, as you take in the sights of kites of every color, shape, size and theme, during the 28th annual Kite Days kite festival at Haulover Beach Park, Saturday-Monday, February 15-17, 2020, from noon to 5 p.m.

This three-day family-style event, presented by the Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department and Skyward Kites, returns with an armada of amazing "monster kites," including the 100-foot squid, the 30-foot dragon, the 30-foot scuba man, the 30-foot “Nemo” fish, the 150-foot flying rainbow, among others. There will also be food trucks, music, a bounce house village, games and activities for children of all ages, as well as educational exhibits. Event admission is free and parking is $7.

There is no limit to the size or type of kites at this event. Guests have the option of bringing their favorite kite from home, purchasing a simple kite, a fancy kite, or coloring and personalizing a kite. It is a fantastic way to celebrate the unique diversity of cultures in South Florida, flying kites alongside traditional kites of other countries, sport and competition kites, and more.

Shoes with socks are recommended for individuals participating in open field activities. Those who just want to watch may opt to bring along a blanket, chair, and anything else you need to spend the day.

For more information about the festival, call Irene at Skyward Kites, at 305-893-0906.

Haulover Beach Park, located at 10800 Collins Ave., is a designated Miami-Dade “Heritage Park,” for its vital role in this community's history, environment and recreational and cultural experiences. For directions and park information, visit the web page or call 305-947-3525.

About Skyward Kites:
Recognized as one of the best places for people to fly kites in South Florida, the open space and fresh ocean breezes of Haulover Beach Park make it the ideal location for Skyward Kites. Skyward Kites’ kite shop has operated out of Haulover Park for nearly 28 years and boasts the largest selection of kites, windsocks and wind spinners in Miami, from diamonds and deltas to Para-foils and box varieties. They are open 365-days a year, from 10 a.m. till sunset, with free parking for kite shop patrons. They offer kiting activities year-round, including kiting parties for birthdays or any occasion. Skyward Kites, a partner-vendor of Miami-Dade County Parks, is just one example of the variety of programs and activities offered throughout the diverse Miami-Dade Parks system.

About Miami-Dade Parks:
Miami-Dade Parks is the third largest county park system in the United States, consisting of 278 parks and 13,769 acres of land. It is one of the most unique park and recreation systems in the world and focused on Placemaking, Health and Fitness and Conservation and Stewardship. The non-profit Parks Foundation of Miami-Dade supports Miami-Dade Parks’ efforts to further develop Miami-Dade County’s world-class parks system for residents and visitors.