City of North Miami to Host “Ride & Fête: Carnival by the Pier” Bike Experience in Celebration of Caribbean Heritage Month
NORTH MIAMI, FL (June 18, 2025)
The City of North Miami invites the people of South Florida to gear up for the Ride & Fête: Carnival by the Pier, an electrifying, adults-only bike ride on Saturday, June 21, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. This high-energy event will feature masqueraders, glowsticks, paint, powder, and pulsing Caribbean rhythms, blending cycling with the colorful spirit of a traditional Caribbean carnival.
This celebration is a part of North Miami’s Caribbean American Heritage Month, a month-long cultural tribute themed, “From the Islands to the World: Our Culture, Our Impact.” Throughout June, the City will continue to host a variety of events honoring the vibrant traditions and enduring contributions of Caribbean communities.
The ride will start at Griffing Community Center, located at 12220 Griffing Boulevard, and end at North Bayshore William Lehman Park, 12220 N. Bayshore Drive. The evening will include a live performance by Bahamian sensation Julien Believe, and an appearance by special guest DJ Sam Sneak.
Participants must be 21 or older to attend. Guests are strongly encouraged to bring their own bikes, scooters, or skates. Registration will begin at 5:45 p.m. under the lighted tree at Griffing Park, where riders can check in and enjoy pre-ride festivities.
Advance registration is required and can be completed at NoMiRideAndFete.Eventbrite.com. Thus far, North Miami’s 2025 Caribbean Heritage Month lineup included art exhibitions, culinary events, educational panels, and live entertainment that showcase the depth and diversity of Caribbean influence.
For the full calendar of events, visit NorthMiamiFL.gov/Celebrate or contact the North Miami Parks and Recreation Department at 305-895-9840.
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Media Contact
SaVanna D. Smith, Communications Officer 2
305-893-6511, Ext. 12156
ssmith@northmiamifl.gov
About the City of North Miami
North Miami is a suburban city located in northeast Miami-Dade County, Florida. It is roughly 10 miles (16 km) north of Miami. The city lies on Biscayne Bay which surrounds the Biscayne Bay Campus of Florida International University. North Miami is home to a diverse demographic of residents. With more than 64,000 residents, North Miami is the sixth largest city in Miami-Dade County. We are home to the Oleta River State Park; the largest urban park in the Florida State Park System and the nationally accredited Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA North Miami).