Patriotic drone show, fireworks light up the South Beach sky. See the photos

After the jets roared through the South Beach sky on Saturday during the Hyundai Air & Sea Show, the Memorial Day weekend celebration continued along Ocean Drive with the U.S. Air Force SaluteFest.

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The experience included a 3D projection mapping show illuminating multiple buildings along Ocean Drive with patriotic visuals, a nighttime pyro parachute jump by the U.S. Army Golden Knights and British Red Devils, 1,000-drone light show powered by Hex, and a fireworks finale, creating a fully immersive tribute to the strength, service, and spirit of the U.S. Military.

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Take a look at the evening:

This story was originally published May 24, 2026 at 9:31 AM.