A fan-created 40th Anniversary Reunion of the hit show Miami Vice will be taking place next week, from September 12th to the 15th. Fans from around the world, original cast members, and A-list guest stars whose careers began on the show will gather in South Beach for the occasion. The event is organized by self-proclaimed Vice superfan and actor Derek Hedlund (Blue Bloods, FBI TV Series).
According to the organizers, the Miami Dade Police Department and the Miami Beach Mayor’s Office are in support of this nostalgic tribute along with other local stakeholders who recognize the impact Miami Vice has had on Miami Beach over the past four decades.
Events will take place across the city, featuring walking tours and guided bus tours of filming locations. A Miami Vice exhibit at the Wilzig Museum Building on Washington Avenue will be displaying a large collection of memorabilia including screen-used badges, props, wardrobe, guns, production materials, and behind-the-scenes photos, will be on display for the first time ever. The original white Ferrari Testarossa and three screen-used cigarette boats will also be on display. Fans can look forward to photo and autograph opportunities with stars from the show and other celebrities. The exhibit will be running through until the end of 2024.
According to the organizers, Miami Vice achieved and still maintains unparalleled worldwide fame which is well-deserved and long overdue for more recognition. Veteran locals who witnessed how the show impacted the city and boosted tourism during the show’s run between 1984-89, now call it the “Vice Effect.” It was magic that had never been seen on network television before.
Additional VIP Miami Vice hospitality activations will include a Cigar Lounge on Espanola Way, a 1980s concert, and dinner experiences with cast and crew members at the Miami Beach restaurant “A Fish Called Avalon” on the iconic Ocean Drive at the Avalon Hotel.
Tickets are available for purchase at miamiviceevents.com
