Parade night, step by step.
Saturday, January 23, 2027 · Gather 5:30 PM · Line up 6:30 PM · Parade 7:00 PM · Lincoln Road, Alton Road → Drexel Avenue.
Proposed route — subject to final approvals. Parking, Public transit arrangements, Road closures, Accessibility services, Exact assembly points: to be confirmed.
Saturday · January 23, 2027
How the night works
5:30 PM — Gather
Participants and organized groups gather at Alton Road and Lincoln Road. Groups assemble around the intersection and along Alton Road extending north from Lincoln Road, toward the Ace Hardware area. Please be mindful of surrounding businesses — don't block storefronts, entrances, sidewalks or customer access.
6:30 PM — Line Up
Groups and participants begin moving into parade formation.
7:00 PM — Walk
The parade steps off from Alton Road and travels east along Lincoln Road toward Drexel Avenue.
~7:45 PM — Follow the Music
The parade arrives at Drexel Avenue, where a DJ keeps the energy going. Follow the music — celebrate, dance, take photos and soak in the atmosphere.
Afterward — The Night Continues
The parade ends. The night continues. Stay on Lincoln Road — have dinner, grab a drink or dessert, explore the shops and enjoy Miami Beach.
Spectators
Pick your spot anywhere along Lincoln Road.
No need to crowd the start. Spread out along the whole promenade — especially around the shops, restaurants and the heart of the route. Stay toward the outer edges and keep the center clear. Leave room for the magic to pass.
Register as a spectator — freeNo flames — LED lights only. Lanterns must be self-powered. There will be no electrical connections available for parade lanterns or mobile illuminated creations.
Proposed route and schedule — subject to final approvals.
LINCOLN ROAD, END TO END.
The proposed parade travels the length of Lincoln Road, from Alton Road to Drexel Avenue — approximately 0.6 mile of one of America's most recognizable pedestrian streets, walked slowly, together, after dark.
START
Alton Road
Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
MIDPOINT
Meridian Avenue
Lincoln Road Mall
FINISH
Drexel Avenue
Parade concludes here
Approximately 0.6 mile
Proposed route — subject to final approvals.
Power on parade night
Bring your own light.
Parade lanterns
Self-powered · No event electrical supply
No flames — LED lights only. Lanterns must be self-powered. There will be no electrical connections available for parade lanterns or mobile illuminated creations.
This includes handheld and wearable lanterns, costumes, carts, wagons and floats. Use battery-powered LED lights and bring spare batteries.
Pop-ups & stationary installations
Apply in advance
Pop-ups and installations require advance approval. Submit your concept and requirements and our team will review the request. If approved, we will contact you regarding placement, logistics, available power and applicable costs.
Power may be available subject to application, approval, availability and applicable charges. Power is never guaranteed, even for approved installations. Submitting an application does not constitute approval.
Apply for a Pop-Up / Installation- Application→
- Review→
- Approval→
- Placement & requirements confirmed→
- Quote issued→
- Applicant accepts→
- Installation confirmed
LIGHT IT. DON'T LIGHT IT ON FIRE.
LED lights only. Self-powered only. No candles. No open flames. No floating lanterns.
We want Miami Beach to glow — safely and sustainably. Lanterns must use battery-powered LED lighting. Floating or sky lanterns are not permitted. Event operations remain subject to final approvals.
NO OPEN FLAMES
NO FLOATING OR SKY LANTERNS
NO E-BIKES OR E-SCOOTERS ON THE PARADE ROUTE
Ask the Parade
Questions about the night?
Ask about safety rules, the route, registration or accessibility. Answers come from official event information only — if something isn't confirmed yet, we'll say so.
AI-powered answers. For anything important, confirm with the Parade Guide or contact the team.
January 2–23, 2027
Light Up Lincoln Road
The parade starts long before parade night. Three weeks of lantern workshops, illuminated windows and creative storefronts — leading to January 23.