Miami Vice 40th Anniversary Celebration widens

In the fall of 1984, NBC rolled out a new crime drama for primetime TV viewers, called “Miami Vice.” The show was a hit and it ran for five years. But it was more than just an entertaining series. It was also a cultural phenomenon that painted Miami in a dazzling, neon-lit glow.

Scroll down for info on a FREE party at the “Miami Vice” studio where scenes were filmed in North Miami. Limited tickets nearly sold out – act fast!

The show created an iconic style, featuring pastel suits, sleek sports cars, and exotic locales that solidified the city's reputation as a glamorous playground and global hotspot for the rich and famous. 

Now, 40 years later, there will be a 3-day celebration, to honor the legacy of Miami Vice and transport guests back to the essence of the 1980s, and the public is invited.

What: Miami Vice 40th Anniversary Celebration

When: Thursday-Sunday, Sept. 12-15, 2024

Where: Bayside Marketplace, 401 Biscayne Blvd., Miami

Note: Related events also taking place across greater Miami and Miami Beach.

Bayside Marketplace will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Miami Vice.

Festivities will include iconic exhibits, plus a Saint Vitus Dance Boat Tour, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities like Miami Vice Trivia. There will also be special events, like the Miami Walk of Fame Induction Ceremony, where Mayor Francis Suarez will honor the NBC Universal Miami Vice television series with a special star. Event admission ranges from free to $125.

Here are the free and cheap activities:

• Thursday, Sept. 12, from 7 to 10 p.m.: Pier 5 Miami Vice Fandom Welcome Party. DJ Sama brings you a Miami Vice virtual experience that celebrates characters from past Miami Vice episodes with a special music video mix.
• Friday, Sept. 13, from 8 to 11 p.m.: Miami Vice “You Belong To The City” 1980's Freestyle Concert featuring the Queen of Freestyle Dance and EDM, Shannon, and DJ Sama. 

Note: Daily wristbands for the Car & Boat Exhibition are $35 for adults; and $10 for a St. Vitus Boat Tour that runs between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Thursday, Friday and Saturday. A Thriller Miami Speed Boat Adventure past Millionaire's Row will cost $40 and rides will be at 1:15 and 3 p.m.

There will be vendors galore and also some fun and games. For a complete schedule of activities, visit Miami Vice 40th Anniversary Celebration Tickets on Eventbrite.

Parking at Bayside can be expensive, starting at $12 an hour. We recommend taking a ride-share or parking your car elsewhere and taking public transportation to the Marketplace.

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Get ready to flashback to the glitz, glam, and groove of the '80s to celebrate the 40th anniversary of “Miami Vice” where it all happened. Check out the legendary Greenwich Studios, where Crockett and Tubbs made television history, at 12100 NE 16th Ave., North Miami.

This iconic spot isn't just a studio; it's a piece of TV history where countless Miami-Dade county flicks were filmed. Reserve your spot on eventbrite. NOTE: Only a few tickets left!

You can also find more events on Miami Beach, including bus tours and memorabilia at miamiviceevents.com.

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