¿Eres elegible para la lotería de visas de EE. UU.?

 

¿Eres elegible para la lotería de visas?

Cada año, el Departamento de Estado publica instrucciones para inscribirse en el Programa de Visas de Diversidad de Inmigrante (DV, siglas en inglés) mejor conocido como la “loterías de visas”. Los seleccionados por el Programa pueden obtener la residencia permanente o “Green Card” al terminar el proceso. Para ser elegible para participar en la lotería de visas debes: Ser ciudadano de un país con un bajo índice migratorio a EE. UU. (cada año el Departamento de Estado comparte la lista oficial de países). Tener 12 años de educación primaria y secundaria o su equivalente. Tener al menos dos años de experiencia laboral en una ocupación elegible en los últimos cinco años. Recuerda que no hay ningún costo para participar en la "lotería de visas" y solo se permite presentar una solicitud por persona.

Las tasas de interés se mantienen para el tercer trimestre de 2023

 IR-2023-104, May 22, 2023

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced that interest rates will remain the same for the calendar quarter beginning July 1, 2023.

For individuals, the rate for overpayments and underpayments will be 7% per year, compounded daily. Here is a complete list of the new rates:

• 7% for overpayments (payments made in excess of the amount owed), 6% for corporations.
• 4.5% for the portion of a corporate overpayment exceeding $10,000.
• 7% for underpayments (taxes owed but not fully paid).
• 9% for large corporate underpayments. 

Under the Internal Revenue Code, the rate of interest is determined on a quarterly basis. For taxpayers other than corporations, the overpayment and underpayment rate is the federal short-term rate plus 3 percentage points.

Generally, in the case of a corporation, the underpayment rate is the federal short-term rate plus 3 percentage points, and the overpayment rate is the federal short-term rate plus 2 percentage points. The rate for large corporate underpayments is the federal short-term rate plus 5 percentage points. The rate on the portion of a corporate overpayment of tax exceeding $10,000 for a taxable period is the federal short-term rate plus one-half (0.5) of a percentage point.

The interest rates announced today are computed from the federal short-term rate determined during April 2023. See the revenue ruling for details.

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Preparativos para la temporada de huracanes 2023: Cómo organizar tus finanzas

 

Cuando se trata de prepararse para los huracanes, la preparación financiera es tan importante como una linterna con baterías cargadas. Salir de tu casa puede ser estresante, pero saber que tus documentos personales y financieros están actualizados, en un solo lugar y portátiles puede hacer una gran diferencia en un momento tenso. Sigue leyendo para aprender a identificar y organizar documentos importantes antes de que ocurra un desastre.

Aquí hay algunos pasos para ayudarte a comenzar.

Consulta tu seguro. Averigua si alguna de tus pólizas de seguro del hogar, de salud u otro tipo pagará un refugio temporal, ropa de reemplazo, muebles u otros artículos si te ves afectado por el clima inclemente.

Realiza un inventario del hogar. Haz una lista de tus posesiones y documéntala con fotos o un video. Reúne tu inventario, junto con documentos e información importantes, como tarjetas del Seguro Social y del seguro médico, y una lista de recetas actuales. Incluye copias de registros financieros y familiares importantes, incluidas escrituras, títulos, testamentos, certificados de nacimiento y matrimonio.

Mantén la información segura y accesible. Coloca los documentos importantes en una caja para documentos a prueba de fuego que se pueda cerrar con llave. Guárdala en un lugar accesible en tu hogar para que puedas agarrarla e irte. Incluye algo de dinero en efectivo, ya que los cajeros automáticos o los bancos pueden estar cerrados, un juego extra de llaves para tu casa y automóvil, y la llave de la caja de seguridad si tiene una.

Mantente informado. Agrega a tus favoritos ftc.gov/EmergenciasClimaticas. Si un huracán te afecta, vuelve a consultar para obtener consejos sobre recuperación, tus derechos y cómo detectar, evitar y denunciar estafas.

Un PIN de Protección de Identidad ayuda a proteger a los contribuyentes del robo de identidad relacionado con los impuestos

 Los PIN de protección de identidad evitan que los ladrones de identidad presenten declaraciones de impuestos fraudulentas. A los contribuyentes que participan en este programa se les asigna un número de seis dígitos que utilizan para comprobar su identidad cuando presentan su declaración de impuestos federales. El PIN de protección de identidad del IRS es una capa adicional de seguridad para los contribuyentes. En el pasado reciente, el Comité Asesor de Administración Tributaria Electrónica llamó al IP PIN, " La herramienta de seguridad número uno actualmente disponible para los contribuyentes del IRS".

Cómo solicitar un IP PIN

Después de que un contribuyente verifique su identidad, la herramienta Obtenga un PIN de IP permite que las personas con un número de Seguro Social o un número de identificación de contribuyente individual soliciten un PIN de IP en línea. Los contribuyentes deben revisar los requisitos de verificación de identidad antes de intentar utilizar la herramienta Obtener un PIN de IP.

Los profesionales de impuestos deben aconsejar a los clientes afectados por el robo de identidad que soliciten un IP PIN. Incluso si un ladrón ya ha presentado una declaración de impuestos fraudulenta, un IP PIN podría evitar que el contribuyente sea una víctima repetida del robo de identidad relacionado con los impuestos.

Información adicional sobre IP PIN

• Un IP PIN es válido por un año. Por razones de seguridad, cada año se generan nuevos IP PIN. Algunos participantes recibirán su PIN de IP por correo, mientras que otros tendrán que iniciar sesión en la herramienta Obtener un PIN de IP para ver su PIN de IP actual.
• Los contribuyentes inscritos pueden volver a iniciar sesión en la herramienta Obtener un PIN de IP para ver su PIN de IP actual.
• Los contribuyentes con un IP PIN deben usarlo al presentar cualquier declaración de impuestos federales durante el año, incluidas las declaraciones de impuestos del año anterior o las declaraciones enmendadas.
• Los usuarios de IP PIN deben compartir su número solo con el IRS y su proveedor de preparación de impuestos. El IRS nunca llamará, enviará un correo electrónico ni enviará un mensaje de texto para solicitar el IP PIN .
• Los contribuyentes pueden obtener un IP PIN ahora para 2023. El IRS emitirá nuevos IP PIN a partir de enero de 2024.

Los contribuyentes que no pueden validar su identidad en línea aún pueden obtener un IP PIN

Los contribuyentes que no puedan validar su identidad en línea y cuyos ingresos estén por debajo de cierto umbral pueden presentar el Modelo 15227, Solicitud de Número de Identificación Personal de Protección de Identidad . El umbral para 2023 es de $73,000 para individuos o $146,000 para casados ​​que presentan una declaración conjunta.

Una vez que el IRS reciba el formulario, un representante llamará al contribuyente al número de teléfono que proporcionó para validar su identidad. Una vez verificado, el contribuyente recibirá un IP PIN por correo, generalmente dentro de cuatro a seis semanas.

Los contribuyentes que no puedan validar su identidad en línea o por teléfono, que no cumplan con los requisitos para presentar un Formulario 15227, o que tengan dificultades técnicas, pueden hacer una cita en un Centro de Atención al Contribuyente . Deberán traer una identificación con foto emitida por el gobierno actual y otro documento de identificación para probar su identidad. Una vez verificado, el contribuyente recibirá un IP PIN por correo, generalmente dentro de las tres semanas.

TSA is prepared for high travel volumes this Memorial Day weekend and the summer travel season

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                     May 22, 2023

 

TSA is prepared for high travel volumes this Memorial Day weekend and the summer travel season

Agency announces new benefit to TSA PreCheck^® membership and continues to deploy checkpoint technology to improve security effectiveness, efficiency and the passenger experience

WASHINGTON — The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared to screen high volumes of passengers at airport security checkpoints nationwide this summer travel season, which begins Memorial Day weekend and runs through Labor Day. The agency forecasts Friday, May 26, to be the busiest day of the long weekend, projecting to screen approximately 2.6 million passengers.

Today, the agency announced that teenagers aged 13-17 may now accompany TSA PreCheck^® enrolled parents or guardians through TSA PreCheck screening when traveling on the same reservation and when the TSA PreCheck indicator appears on the teen’s boarding pass. Children 12 and under may still accompany an enrolled parent or guardian when traveling through the TSA PreCheck lanes anytime without restriction.

“TSA is ready to handle this summer’s anticipated increase in travel. Our staffing levels are better and this is largely due to better pay for all TSA employees which starts on July 1^st,” said TSA Administrator David Pekoske. “This key action, supported by the President and Congress, enables us, for the first time in TSA’s history, to pay our workforce using the same pay scale that applies to other federal employees. As expected, this has already improved our recruiting and retention rates. For passengers, this will mean better overall staffing for all of TSA’s activities that support secure and efficient travel and an improved passenger experience. Our strong partnerships with airports and airlines will ensure we are able to anticipate and respond to changes in passenger travel throughout the summer. Passengers can help as well by being prepared, by having their identification ready when they begin screening and checking to make sure they aren’t bringing firearms, oversized liquids or any other prohibited item into the checkpoint. One person’s actions can delay screening for everyone else.”

Earlier today at a press conference at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and six airport and airline partners joined Pekoske to discuss their operational preparedness for anticipated summer travel volumes, changes in transportation security and other travel tips. Industry representatives included Jan Lennon, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Deputy General Manager for Operations; Nicholas E. Calio, President and CEO, Airlines for America; Kevin M. Burke, President and CEO, Airports Council International – North America; Stephanie K. Gupta, Senior Vice President, Security and Facilitation, American Association of Airport Executives; Paul Doell, Vice President of Government Affairs and Security Policy, National Air Carrier Association; and Drew Jacoby Lemos, Vice President of Government and External Affairs for the Regional Airline Association.

To continue to modernize airport checkpoints, enhance security effectiveness and efficiency and improve the passenger experience, TSA is deploying new technology solutions nationwide. Credential Authentication Technology (CAT) units confirm the authenticity of a passenger’s identification credentials, along with their flight details and pre-screening status (such as TSA PreCheck) all without a boarding pass. With CAT, passengers only need to provide their acceptable photo identification to the officer. The second generation of CAT, also called CAT-2, in use at several airports nationwide, has the same capabilities, but is also equipped with a camera that captures a real-time photo of the traveler at the Travel Document Checker podium. CAT-2 compares the traveler’s photo on the identification credential against the in-person, real-time photo. Once the CAT-2 confirms the match, a TSA officer will verify and the traveler can proceed to security screening, without ever exchanging a boarding pass. TSA officers may perform additional passenger verification if needed. Photos captured by CAT units are never stored or used for any other purpose than immediate identity verification. Travelers who do not wish to participate in the facial matching process may opt out in favor of an alternative identity verification process without losing their place in line. TSA is committed to protecting passenger privacy, civil rights, civil liberties and ensuring the public’s trust as it seeks to improve the passenger experience through its exploration of identity verification technologies.

To date, TSA has deployed 2,054 CAT units to 223 airports. Among those, 238 CAT units represent the second generation (CAT-2) technology. Additionally, Georgia is the latest state to launch its mobile driver’s license (mDL). TSA is able to read the following digital IDs: Arizona, Colorado, Georgia and Maryland mDLs provisioned to Apple Wallet, Utah mDLs stored in the GET Mobile ID app and American Airlines digital ID stored in the Airside Digital Identity app.

TSA is also deploying new state-of-the-art Computed Tomography (CT) units to checkpoints nationwide, which significantly improves scanning and threat detection capabilities for carry-on bags. CT units give TSA officers the ability to review a 3D image of passengers’ bags and reduce the need to physically search the contents of the bag. Passengers screened in security lanes with CT units do not need to remove their 3-1-1 liquids or laptops, but they must place every carry-on item, including bags, into a bin for screening. TSA has also deployed 678 CT units to 218 airports nationwide. In April, the agency announced awards for the procurement and maintenance of additional CT scanners and CAT-2 units for installments at security checkpoints starting this summer.

Based on some of the most recent trends at the nation’s airports, TSA recommends the following seven simple tips to get through the TSA security checkpoint quickly and efficiently:

Tip 1: TSA PreCheck^® members: Make sure your Known Traveler Number (KTN) is in your reservation. With over 15 million TSA PreCheck members, it is essential that airline reservations have the passenger’s correct KTN and date of birth so they can truly “Travel with Ease.” Those who fly with multiple airlines should ensure their KTN is updated in each of their airline profiles every time they travel. TSA PreCheck passengers are low-risk travelers who do not need to remove shoes, belts, liquids, food, laptops and light jackets at the TSA checkpoint.  

If you aren’t yet enrolled in TSA PreCheck and appreciate faster checkpoint screening, we encourage you to enroll for a five-year membership at a cost of $78. Most new enrollees receive their KTN within three to five days. Members may renew membership online up to six months prior to expiration for another five-year term for $70.

In April, 94% of TSA PreCheck passengers waited less than 5 minutes at the checkpoint. TSA’s wait time standards for TSA PreCheck lanes are under 10 minutes and under 30 minutes for standard lanes. 

Tip 2: Pack an empty bag and know before you go. When airline passengers begin packing for travel with an empty bag, they are less likely to be stopped at the security checkpoint for having prohibited items. Prior to packing that empty bag, check TSA’s “What Can I Bring?” tool to know what is prohibited. Firearms are prohibited at airport security checkpoints and on board aircraft. Passengers may travel with a firearm if they properly pack the firearm in checked baggage and declare it with the airline at check-in. Airlines may have additional requirements for traveling with firearms and ammunition, so travelers must also contact their airline regarding firearm and ammunition carriage policies prior to arriving at the airport. If passengers bring a firearm to the security checkpoint, they will face significant penalties to include federal penalties and additional screening.

Tip 3: Give yourself plenty of time. Summer travel will be busy, so plan ahead! Give yourself plenty of time to park or return a rental car, take a shuttle to the airport if needed, check-in with your airline, check in bags with the airline and prepare for the security checkpoint. Save time by removing items from pockets and placing them in your carry-on bag, instead of putting items directly into bins at the conveyor belt. 

Tip 4: Be aware of new checkpoint technology and follow guidance from our TSA officers. TSA uses a variety of security methods to secure our transportation systems. Screening protocols can be unpredictable and may vary from airport to airport depending on available technology and the current threat environment, so it is important to listen and follow officer directions. Some airports may have installed the new state-of-the-art advanced technology CT scanners. The opening to the X-ray tunnel on a CT unit is slightly smaller than on a traditional X-ray unit so TSA advises travelers not to force larger items into the tunnel, but to ask a TSA officer for assistance. Passengers must also place everything, including bags, into the bin for screening. Passengers are also reminded to bring at maximum one carry-on bag and one personal item through security screening. Some airports have construction underway to install these new CT scanners, and TSA asks passengers to be patient during the screening process.

Before passengers go through the AIT, all items such as wallets, cell phones and all light outerwear must be removed. Light outerwear is defined as an outer layer of clothing with a full front zipper or buttons used to fasten the outer garment, excluding button up shirts. Examples include, but are not limited to, windbreakers and vests, suit/sport coats, blazers and light jackets.

Tip 5: Respect TSA and other frontline airport and airline employees. Violence and unruly behavior in the nation’s transportation system are not acceptable and results in delays at traveler checkpoints. TSA officers, along with all frontline airport and airline employees and local law enforcement are all working together to ensure safe and secure travel. Assaulting a TSA officer is a federal offense and will result in penalties and/or arrest. Always follow the directions of flight attendants aboard aircraft. They are there for your safety and security.

Tip 6: Make sure you have an acceptable ID. Adult passengers 18 years and older must show valid identification at the airport checkpoint in order to travel. Beginning May 7, 2025, if you plan to use your state-issued ID or license to fly within the U.S., make sure it is REAL ID compliant. If you are not sure if your ID complies with REAL ID, check with your state department of motor vehicles. For questions on acceptable IDs, go to TSA.gov.

Tip 7: Contact TSA with questions, compliments, complaints or assistance. Travelers with questions have many options for contacting TSA. AskTSA is available for live assistance from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. ET via Twitter or Facebook by messaging @AskTSA or by sending a text to “272872” (“AskTSA”). For customer service issues, travelers may reach the TSA Contact Center (TCC) at (866) 289-9673. Individuals with disabilities, medical needs or other special circumstances may request passenger assistance at least 72 hours in advance by contacting our TSA Cares passenger support line at (855) 787-2227. Live assistance for both the TCC and TSA Cares is available weekdays, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET, or weekends and holidays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET.

For those traveling with children this summer, TSA offers kid-friendly videos for children packing for their upcoming trip.

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Cómo evitar las estafas dirigidas contra los inmigrantes.

 

Jennifer Leach

Directora, División de Educación del Consumidor y Negocios, FTC

Cuando hay grandes cambios que generan confusión, los estafadores prosperan. Casi siempre. De modo que, como la semana pasada caducó el Título 42, la ley de la era de la pandemia relacionada con la inmigración, casi seguro que con el consiguiente “qué pasará después” los notarios tengan la esperanza de ganar dinero con esa pregunta. ¿Cómo detenerlos entonces?

Primero, tienes que saber que en Estados Unidos los notarios o notarios públicos no son abogados con licencia habilitante. No te pueden dar consejos legales. Pero eso no impedirá que algunos malhechores digan que pueden ayudarte o te prometan resultados. Sin embargo, son mentiras. No sólo te costarán dinero, sino posiblemente tu oportunidad de inmigrar legalmente.

Para evitar las estafas dirigidas contra los inmigrantes, consulta ftc.gov/inmigracion. Y luego: 

Infórmate sobre quiénes pueden ayudarte. Hay algunos abogados especializados y representantes acreditados que pueden ayudar a la gente con sus trámites de inmigración. No recurras a un notario para obtener ayuda para tu trámite de inmigración o asesoría legal.

No pagues a cambio de formularios. Los formularios de inmigración oficiales del Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de Estados Unidos (USCIS, por su sigla en inglés) son gratis. Todo aquel que intente cobrarte es un estafador.

No firmes formularios en blanco. Ni ningún otro formulario que tenga información que no sea veraz. Los notarios deshonestos podrían pedirte que lo hagas, y eso es una garantía de problemas. También es una garantía de que alguien está detrás de tu dinero.

No hay acceso especial. Nadie puede garantizarte que obtendrás una Green Card o la ciudadanía. Nadie puede incluirte en una lista especial ni darte acceso anticipado a ningún proceso secreto. Son mentiras que te costarán dinero y, muy probablemente, tu oportunidad de inmigrar legalmente.

Mira, la gente que necesita esta información no está leyendo este artículo. Así que, si conoces a personas que trabajen con la comunidad inmigrante, que participen en organizaciones de servicios legales, que trabajen para ciudades a las que están llegando inmigrantes, que ayuden de alguna manera a las comunidades de refugiados e inmigrantes: por favor, compártelo. Y si detectas un notario que se está aprovechando de los inmigrantes, cuéntaselo a la FTC en ReporteFraude.ftc.gov.

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USCIS Updates Review Process for the Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans

 The U.S. government is granting advance travel authorization for up to 30,000 noncitizens each month to come to the United States to seek parole on a case-by-case basis under the processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans. Due to high interest in these processes, USCIS is updating the review process effective May 17, 2023.

We are updating the review process because the number of supporters who have submitted Form I-134A, Online Request to be a Supporter and Declaration of Financial Support, is significantly higher than the 30,000 monthly travel authorizations available. It is intended to maintain a meaningful and equitable opportunity for all beneficiaries of a Form I-134A to move forward through the process and seek advance travel authorization.

Under the new review process that went into effect on May 17, USCIS will randomly select about half of the monthly total, regardless of filing date, from the entire pending workload of Form I-134A to determine whether the case can be confirmed. We will review the other half of the monthly total of Forms I-134A based on when the case was submitted under the first-in, first-out method, which prioritizes the oldest Forms I-134A for review.

Potential supporters should not submit a duplicate Form I-134A for the same beneficiary. We will not accept a duplicate Form I-134A if a previously submitted Form I-134A between the same potential supporter and beneficiary is pending. If we do not confirm a Form I-134A, but a supporter believes they meet the requirements to be a supporter under the process, they may file a new Form I-134A and submit additional information as evidence.

Under this updated review process, processing times will vary. Potential supporters may monitor the status of a Form I-134A they filed in their USCIS online account or check the most recent status in Case Status Online. The USCIS Contact Center cannot provide any additional information about the status of your case.

El gobierno de EE. UU. está otorgando autorización de viaje anticipada para hasta 30,000 no ciudadanos cada mes para que vengan a EE. UU. a solicitar la libertad condicional según cada caso según el procesos para cubanos, haitianos, nicaragüenses y venezolanos. Debido al gran interés en estos procesos, USCIS está actualizando el proceso de revisión a partir del 17 de mayo de 2023. Estamos actualizando el proceso de revisión porque la cantidad de seguidores que han enviado El Formulario I-134A, Solicitud en línea para ser patrocinador y Declaración de apoyo financiero , es significativamente más alto que las 30,000 autorizaciones de viaje mensuales disponibles. Su objetivo es mantener una oportunidad significativa y equitativa para que todos los beneficiarios de un Formulario I-134A avancen en el proceso y busquen una autorización de viaje anticipada. Según el nuevo proceso de revisión que entró en vigencia el 17 de mayo, USCIS seleccionará al azar aproximadamente la mitad del total mensual, independientemente de la fecha de presentación, de toda la carga de trabajo pendiente del Formulario I-134A para determinar si se puede confirmar el caso. Revisaremos la otra mitad del total mensual de los Formularios I-134A en función de cuándo se presentó el caso según el método de primeras entradas, primeras salidas, que prioriza los Formularios I-134A más antiguos para su revisión. Los patrocinadores potenciales no deben presentar un Formulario I-134A duplicado para el mismo beneficiario. No aceptaremos un Formulario I-134A duplicado si está pendiente un Formulario I-134A presentado anteriormente entre el mismo patrocinador potencial y el beneficiario. Si no confirmamos un Formulario I-134A, pero un partidario cree que cumple con los requisitos para ser un partidario según el proceso, puede presentar un nuevo Formulario I-134A y enviar información adicional como evidencia. Bajo este proceso de revisión actualizado, los tiempos de procesamiento variarán. Los partidarios potenciales pueden controlar el estado de un Formulario I-134A que presentaron en su Cuenta en línea de USCIS o comprobar el estado más reciente en Estado del caso en línea . El Centro de contacto de USCIS no puede proporcionar ninguna información adicional sobre el estado de su caso.

Your Miami Beach Memorial Day Weekend checklist!

 

Memorial Day weekend jets into Miami Beach this year with the return of the popular Hyundai Air & Sea Show on Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28. Check out the guide below so you can be aware of the traffic impacts and enjoy all of the weekend's events safely. In preparation for the holiday weekend, the city has been planning diligently to implement a comprehensive and coordinated plan to ensure residents and visitors are able to enjoy the beach and various events, while maintaining safety and resident quality of life. The city will host a virtual community meeting on Wednesday, May 24 at 6 p.m. to discuss preparations for the holiday weekend. Click here for the Zoom webinar link. EVENTS Smorgasburg at Lincoln Road Presented by the Lincoln Road Business Improvement District, enjoy the last day of the Miami Beach Smorgasburg market featuring a lineup of best-in-class food trucks and tent vendors. Lincoln Road will also host their regular weekend wellness program and Sunday farmers’ market.  Friday, May 26 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM 1100 block of Lincoln Road Hyundai Air & Sea Show “The Greatest Show Above the Earth” showcases the men, women, technology and equipment from all five branches of the United States Military as well as our police, firefighters and their first responder agencies. This two-day spectacular event on Memorial Day Weekend features offshore powerboat racing exhibitions, extreme water sports, military display village and more, all on the beautiful shores of Miami Beach.   Saturday, May 27 Ticketed LiquorSplit Beach Club: 12 PM - 6:30 PM East of Lummus Park between 10 to 15 streets  Free and open to the public FPL Display Village: 12 PM - 6 PM Ocean Drive between 10 and 15 streets Sunday, May 28 Ticketed LiquorSplit Beach Club: 12 PM - 5:45 PM East of Lummus Park between 10 to 15 streets  Free and open to the public FPL Display Village: 12 PM - 6 PM Ocean Drive between 10 and 15 streets Beach viewing from 1 to 21 streets: 12 PM - 5:30 PM Miami Beach residents are eligible for a 10% discount on tickets. Just enter the promo code "MBVCA23" at checkout. Click here to purchase tickets. U.S. Army SaluteFest at the Hyundai Air & Sea Show’s Concert & Fireworks Display Features four A-list musical acts, including social media sensations Lele Pons and JVKE, as well as Country Music singers Chris Janson and Breland. The concert also includes performances by the U.S. Army Band, an interactive display village, a drone show, and a fireworks display. Saturday, May 27 1:30 PM - 2 PM 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM 6:15 PM - 10 PM Learn more. City of Miami Beach Kids Fun Zone Children and their parents can participate in themed arts and crafts, lawn games, an Imagination Playground and the opportunity to write letters to our service members.   Saturday, May 27 & Sunday, May 28 9 AM - 4 PM Ocean Drive and Lummus Park between 12 and 13 streets City of Miami Beach K.I.D.S. (Kid ID Station)  Miami Beach Police personnel will host a wristband ID program for children of all ages and/or adults with special needs. This free program aims to give parents, guardians and caretakers greater peace of mind. Children and adults with special needs will receive a free ID wristband with their name, guardian’s name and contact information. The stations will be located in City of Miami Beach tents staffed by Goodwill Ambassadors. Look for portable signs in front of the tents. The Goodwill Ambassadors will maintain a spreadsheet with the names of each child or adult who registers. The K.I.D.S. program is open to both visitors and residents.   Saturday, May 27 & Sunday, May 28 9 AM - 4 PM Lummus Park at 8, 10 and 12 streets Miami New Drama: Create Dangerously Join Miami New Drama for the last weekend of Create Dangerously, a world premiere play written by Lileana Blain-Cruz. Experience a riveting journey of courage, art, and resilience, a theatrical adaptation of Edwidge Danticat’s critically acclaimed book. Directed by the visionary Lileana Blain-Cruz, this captivating play will ignite your imagination and stir your soul as it explores the power of creativity in the face of adversity. Witness a transformative story that transcends borders and boundaries, celebrating the indomitable spirit of the human heart.  Performances available from Thursday, May 25 through Sunday, May 28. Get tickets. Music Explosion presented by Hyundai at the Hyundai Air & Sea Show Music Explosion features Country Music duo Big & Rich and performances by various U.S. Military Bands, concluding with a Veterans Florida Fireworks Extravaganza. Sunday, May 28 6:30 PM  Learn more. Family Day at the Bass: Phraseology Enjoy free admission to The Bass and check out the Phraseology exhibition before it’s gone! In the Creativity Center, make your own text-based masterpieces. Sunday, May 28 2 PM - 4 PM The Bass Museum of Art 2100 Collins Avenue Learn more. Global Arts Project Presents Artscape: Magela Herrera at Collins Park   Magela Herrera is an Afro-Cuban flautist, vocalist and composer. She holds a nomination for best flute solo in Latin Jazz 2010, for her flute improvisation on Mezcla’s CD “I’ll see you in Cuba” by the prestigious New York based magazine Jazz Corner: Latin Jazz magazine.  Sunday, May 28 5 PM - 7 PM Collins Park 2100 Collins Avenue Learn more. Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series  Join the Ocean Drive Association for a performance by Lisanne Lyons Swing Quartet. Don't forget to bring your blankets and folding chairs! Sunday, May 28 6 PM Lummus Park Ocean Drive between 14 Street and 14 Place Memorial Day Commemoration at Miami Beach Police Headquarters The City of Miami Beach, in partnership with the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars 3559 Miami Beach Post, pays tribute to the memory of the men and women who fought and died for freedom with a wreath-laying ceremony and 21-gun salute this Memorial Day. The ceremony will take place at the War Memorial Cenotaph in front of Miami Beach Police Headquarters. Monday, May 29 10 AM Miami Beach Police Headquarters 1100 Washington Avenue Miamibloco Memorial Day Saideira Social! at The Miami Beach Bandshell  Get ready to immerse yourself in an unforgettable musical journey with the 3rd edition of The Miamibloco Saideira Social at The Miami Beach Bandshell. The all-night extravaganza features over 40 percussionists from the 305 Global Afro Diaspora, Brazil, and North Africa, as your taken on a rhythmic adventure from the vibrant streets of Hialeah to the sun-kissed beaches of Rio and Bahia.  Monday, May 29 6 PM - 10 PM Miami Beach Bandshell 7275 Collins Avenue Purchase tickets. TRAFFIC IMPACTS An evening traffic mitigation plan will be implemented on Thursday, May 25 through Tuesday, May 30 beginning at 6 p.m. Traffic will only be allowed to enter Ocean Drive through 13 Street and exit through 5 Street, with no access to any other entry/exit points. Collins Avenue and Washington Avenue will flow north and southbound, with no east or westbound access except for 5 Street and 16 Street. Protected residential zones for the Flamingo Park and South of Fifth neighborhoods will be in place each evening from 6 p.m. through 5 a.m. starting on Thursday, May 25 through Tuesday, May 30 with barricades in place to restrict cut-through traffic in these residential areas. Flamingo Park and South of Fifth residents are encouraged to use Alton Road to enter and exit their neighborhood. There will be enhanced police presence in other surrounding neighborhoods.  During hours when the traffic mitigation plan is in place, the Miami Beach trolley service and Miami-Dade County bus service will operate normally. The city’s trolley tracker “Rider Alert” feature will be updated as needed to reflect service changes and important updates. Beginning Friday through Sunday evenings, a traffic mitigation plan will be in place along the MacArthur and Julia Tuttle causeways. To safely coordinate this effort, there will be a single-lane reduction on both causeways. In addition, the Police Department will utilize fixed and mobile License Plate Readers (LPRs) throughout the city. PARKING Effective Friday, May 26 at 7 a.m. through Tuesday, May 30 at 6 a.m., a flat parking rate of $20 per vehicle will be imposed at all city parking garages in the Entertainment District except for access card holders and residents. This includes parking garages at 7 Street and Collins Avenue, 12 Street and Washington Avenue, 13 Street and Collins Avenue as well as the Anchor Garage on 16 Street. Entrance to these garages will be limited to access card holders only after 10 p.m. On-street parking will be prohibited along Collins Avenue between 5 Street and Española Way commencing on Thursday, May 25 at 6 p.m. through Tuesday, May 30 at 6 a.m. Additionally, the 100 and 200 blocks between 6 Street and 16 Streets will be restricted to Residential Zone 5 permit holders only between the hours of 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. The parking lot on the northwest corner of 10 Street and Washington Avenue (P13) will be unavailable from Thursday evening starting at 6 p.m. through Monday at 6 a.m. There are numerous ways to get around Miami Beach on public transportation once you arrive, including free Miami Beach trolleys and Citi Bike. Free Parking Shuttles The city will provide free shuttle service to and from four designated event parking garage locations. Please look for the special parking shuttle identification signs prior to boarding and use the Miami Beach e-Gov app to track shuttle service in real-time under Trolley tracker. Parking shuttles will operate on Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at intervals of approximately 15 minutes. Designated shuttle pickup and drop-off locations are as follows: 42 Street garage: shuttle bus will serve trolley stop #219 at Sheridan Avenue and 41 Street.   23 Street garage: shuttle bus will serve trolley stop #194 at 23 Street and Liberty Avenue. 17 Street, Pennsylvania Avenue and the City Hall garages: shuttle bus will serve trolley stop #200 at 17 Street and Convention Center Drive. 5 Street garage: Freebee shuttle will serve trolley stop #113 at 6 Street and Lenox Avenue. All passengers using the free shuttle service will be dropped off at trolley stop #106 located at Washington Avenue and 11 Street. Passengers should use this stop for their ride back to garages. Alternatively, passengers can use the free citywide trolley service. ADDITIONAL PREPARATIONS Miami Beach Police will be working 13-hour shifts with an Alpha/Bravo staffing configuration. Several local, state and federal law enforcement partners will be assisting MBPD with public safety, including the Miami-Dade County Police Department. Miami Beach Fire, Ocean Rescue, Code Compliance, Parking and Sanitation will have significantly enhanced staffing throughout the weekend.   More than 100 Goodwill Ambassadors wearing branded “Take Care of Our City” pink t-shirts will be deployed throughout the Art Deco Cultural District to answer visitor questions, provide directions and give tips on how to enjoy the city.     The following special measures, many of which are in City Code, will be in effect at 7 a.m. Friday, May 26 through 7 a.m. Monday, May 29, 2023 along the public beach; the MXE mixed used entertainment district (excluding that portion of the MXE district between 73 and 75 streets) and that portion of the CD-2 commercial, medium-intensity district between Pennsylvania Avenue and Collins Court from 5 to 16 streets: All direct or indirect consumption of alcohol will be prohibited on public beaches unless specifically authorized by a special event permit or a concession agreement. Local access restrictions will be enforced on some city streets to limit traffic and improve mobility for residents and business patrons. LPR police details will be focused on eastbound traffic lanes on the 5 Street corridor. The issuance of a business tax receipt to promoters for any dance or entertainment events to be held at an alcoholic beverage establishment located in the MXE and CD-2 districts will be suspended. The suspension and closure of business entities renting or leasing certain vehicles — including golf carts, low-speed vehicles, autocycles, motorized scooters, mopeds, motorcycles powered by motors of 50cc or less and motorized bicycles. The following additional measures may be imposed as necessary:   Limitations may be placed on live or amplified music. The citywide suspension and closure of all or part of sidewalk café operations located in the MXE and CD-2 districts each night (including the removal of any sidewalk café furniture). Coolers, inflatable devices, tents, tables and similar objects may be prohibited from public beaches. For updated information on Memorial Day weekend, visit www.ourcitymb.com.