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November 2026

South Florida · The Long Weekend

Thanksgiving

in South Florida

Holiday dining, turkey trots, parades, Black Friday, and the best ways to spend the long weekend in Miami — all in one place.

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Business

JIS Fall 2026 Drew 11,000 Jewelry Professionals to Miami Beach — Spring Returns in March

The four-day trade show at the Miami Beach Convention Center posted a 12% year-over-year attendance increase, with buyers sourcing holiday inventory from fine and fashion jewelry, gemstones and accessories. JIS Spring 2027 is set for March 7–9.

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Dining & Nightlife

ThuNov 27

Thanksgiving Dinner at Four Seasons Brickell

Four Seasons Hotel Miami, Brickell

ThuNov 27

Thanksgiving at Nobu Miami

Nobu Miami, Miami Beach

ThuNov 27

Thanksgiving Brunch at The Setai

The Setai, Miami Beach

ThuNov 27

Thanksgiving at Zuma Miami

Zuma Miami, Brickell

WedNov 26

Thanksgiving Eve — Miami Nightlife

Various Miami Venues

Free & Open to All

ThuNov 27Free

Miami Thanksgiving Parade

Downtown Miami

FriNov 28Free

Black Friday at Miami Design District

Miami Design District

SatNov 29Free

Small Business Saturday — Wynwood

Wynwood, Miami

ThuNov 27Free

Thanksgiving NFL Watch Parties

Sports Bars Citywide

MonDec 1Free

Cyber Monday at Bal Harbour Shops

Bal Harbour Shops

Free Miami Concierge

320+ free events, transit routes, and local resources — all in one place.

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Thanksgiving Coverage

Family

Merlin Entertainments Is Dropping Florida Black Friday Deals — LEGOLAND from $49, 7-Park Bundle for $79

Starting November 18, families can save up to 60% on LEGOLAND Florida, Peppa Pig Theme Park, SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds Orlando and The Orlando Eye. Annual passes from $99, hotel packages included.

October 2026

Food & Wine

The PGM Thanksgiving Dining Blueprint: How to Lock Down November in Miami

Thanksgiving in Miami is notorious for two things: overpriced buffet traps and immediate booking gridlock at the city’s best patio spots. Here’s how to navigate all of it — from the decadent splurge rooms to the breezy al fresco sanctuaries to the anti-surge transit playbook.

October 2026

News

Nordstrom Brings the Holiday Magic to Miami — Nordy, Disco, FAO Schwarz, and David Bowie Lead the Season

Nordstrom is pulling out all the stops for the 2026 holiday season, and South Florida shoppers are in for a treat. From FAO Schwarz at Aventura to same-day beauty delivery in Miami, here is everything you need to know.

October 2026

Events

Lindsey Stirling's "The Snow Waltz Tour" Comes to Hard Rock Live Hollywood, Nov. 18

Violinist and performer Lindsey Stirling brings her beloved "The Snow Waltz Tour" to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.

September 2026

Interviews

Inside the 85th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: Tim Burton, Daniel Radcliffe, and 800 Clowns

Premier Guide Miami joined the NBC press call with executive producer Amy Kule and Today show anchor Al Roker ahead of the 85th anniversary of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade — on Tim Burton's custom balloon, the debut of Newsies on Broadway, and why the parade remains America's most beloved Thanksgiving tradition.

November 2011

Interviews

Al Roker on the 85th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: "You Always Feel Better After the Parade Than You Were When You Started"

Ahead of the 85th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (NBC, November 24, 2011), Al Roker talked about Ann Curry joining the broadcast booth, his daughter riding Santa's sleigh as a Christmas tree, watching the parade in pajamas in St. Albans, Queens, and why the parade is one of the last communal TV moments left.

November 2011

Interviews

Amy Kule on the 85th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: Tim Burton's Balloon, a Fan-Designed Character, and Five Broadway Shows

Ahead of the 85th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (NBC, November 24, 2011), producer Amy Kule walked through everything new — Tim Burton's custom balloon, a fan-designed character named Gazer, five Broadway shows including Daniel Radcliffe and the just-announced Newsies, and a heritage float honoring 35 years of parade leadership.

November 2011

Entertainment

Trans-Siberian Orchestra Brings the Winter Storm to Miami

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra delivered a pyrotechnic holiday spectacle at the BankUnited Center in Coral Gables, lighting up South Florida with their signature blend of rock, classical, and Christmas thunder.

December 2010

Interviews

Questlove and Robin Hall on the 84th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: "We Are Genuinely Having Fun — We Don't See This as Work at All"

Ahead of the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC, Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton spoke with Questlove of The Roots — performing alongside Jimmy Fallon for the second consecutive year — and Robin Hall, Senior Vice President of Macy's Parade & Entertainment Group, who was stepping down after his 10th and final parade. Questlove shared his most memorable moment from the previous year (sharing a trailer with the original Ronald McDonald), while Hall reflected on producing the emotionally charged 2001 parade in the aftermath of September 11.

November 2010

Interviews

David Frei and John O'Hurley on the National Dog Show: "My Dogs at Home Would Never Speak to Me Again If I Didn't Root for Their Family"

The National Dog Show presented by Purina — the most prestigious dog show in the United States, airing on NBC immediately following the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade — returned for its ninth year with host John O'Hurley (Dancing with the Stars Season 1 champion, former Family Feud host) and commentator David Frei. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton spoke with the duo about their favorite breeds, six new breeds joining the show, and the "alma mater factor" that keeps Frei rooting for his Brittanys, Cavaliers, and Afghan Hounds.

November 2010

Open All Weekend

Running throughout the Thanksgiving long weekend — go any time.

Turkey Trot 5K — Miami Beach

South Beach, Miami Beach

Annual Thanksgiving morning 5K run along the beach. All ages, costumes welcome. Register online.

Vizcaya Museum & Gardens — Open Thanksgiving Weekend

Vizcaya Museum, Coconut Grove

Stroll the Italian Renaissance estate and gardens over the long weekend. One of Miami's most beautiful settings.

Wynwood Walls — Free Admission Weekend

Wynwood Walls, Miami

The outdoor murals are always free. Thanksgiving weekend is one of the best times to visit before Art Week crowds arrive.

Miami Beach Boardwalk Walk

Miami Beach Boardwalk

A classic Thanksgiving morning walk from South Beach to Mid-Beach. Free, open 24/7, and a Miami tradition.

Coral Gables Farmers Market

Coral Gables City Hall

Pick up fresh produce, local honey, and artisan goods the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Open 8 AM–1 PM.

Calle Ocho — Thanksgiving Weekend Dining

Little Havana, Miami

Many Calle Ocho restaurants stay open Thanksgiving weekend with special menus. Cuban roast pork is the local alternative.

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