If you think kites are just for kids, we have a surprise for you! Most of us had diamond-shaped paper or plastic kites with a balsa wood frame to fly when we were young. Grabbing the air and seeing how high you could fly it without tangling in a tree was a favorite weekend activity. The bi-annual kite festival at Haulover Park in Miami, Florida, is a treat for kite lovers.
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The Kite Festival hosted by Skyward Kites and Miami-Dade PROS is held in Miami in October and February each year. While participants can fly any kite, including traditional diamond-shaped ones, you’ll see a wide array of imagination on display. The most recent festival included a giant yellow whale, a 30-foot flying astronaut, a 100-foot flying stingray, and more than we can describe.
The sponsors encourage participants to fly kites representing their country’s traditional styles. Past kite festival participants have represented Jamaica, Trinidad, China, Puerto Rico, the Bahamas, Venezuela, and Peru. The sky above Haulover Park becomes a melting pot that closely resembles the diversity of South Florida.
With no limits on the size and type of kites, everyone is encouraged to participate. Some people bring a blanket and enjoy watching the display. The kite festival includes music, food, and the relaxation of watching kites soar among the clouds. The largest kiting event in the state is an adventure for every member of your family.
The art of flying kites dates back to 200 BC in China, although some verbal records take it as far back as 450 BC. The kites at this kite festival are magnificent displays of ingenuity, color, and design.
Please share if you fondly remember flying kites as a kid.
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