McLaren is rolling into Regatta Harbour in Coconut Grove this week for McLaren Racing Live: Miami, a five-day fan takeover that brings a ticketed Wednesday Showrun and a free waterfront fan zone through Sunday. The pop-up motorsport playground comes with a tradeoff for neighbors: street closures, limited parking around the marina, heavier crowds on foot, and detours that city and event officials say will disrupt normal commutes.
Road Closures and Parking
According to a post from Miami Police, Pan American Drive is closed beginning Monday, April 27 at 7:00 a.m. and is scheduled to reopen Thursday, April 30 at 4:00 p.m. Northbound S. Bayshore Drive will also shut down from 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 29 until about 10:00 p.m. that night.
The advisory notes that Lot 62 is closed from April 27 through May 5, Pan American Drive parking is unavailable until April 30 at 4:00 p.m., and marina (south side) parking is limited April 28–May 3. City Hall parking is limited April 28–29.
Drivers are being routed around the closures via S.W. 27th Avenue → Tigertail Avenue → Aviation Avenue → S. Bayshore Drive northbound. Miami Police say officers will be stationed throughout the area to provide security and help move both pedestrian and vehicle traffic. The department also shared the Special Events office number, 305-603-6510, for questions tied to the advisory.
Event Schedule and Access
Local listings show McLaren Racing Live taking over Regatta Harbour from Wednesday through Sunday, with the fan zone open to the public Thursday through Sunday and a dedicated Showrun on Wednesday.
Reporting lists the opening hours as Wednesday 4:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.; Thursday and Friday noon–10:00 p.m.; Saturday 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; and Sunday noon–7:00 p.m. The Wednesday Showrun requires a ticket, while the rest of the waterfront fan zone is free to enter. Outlets say Showrun tickets were scooped up quickly, and a waitlist is in place for any last-minute releases, according to Axios.
Lineup and Highlights
McLaren says fans can expect a mix of historic and modern machinery on display and in action during the Showrun. On the driver side, the team is touting appearances by current F1 stars Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, joined by champions Mika Häkkinen and Emerson Fittipaldi, along with special guest runs from IndyCar talent.
The roster of cars slated to hit the streets of Coconut Grove includes the M23, MP4/6, MP4/14, MP4‑23, MCL60 and an Arrow McLaren IndyCar, as laid out by McLaren Racing.
Getting There and Tips
The Coconut Grove BID is urging drivers to factor in the closures and to think about ride services or nearby public lots, since parking around the marina will be tight throughout the takeover. Miami’s advisory lists the Special Events office line as (305) 603‑6510 for operational questions or last-minute updates, and police are expected to be posted across the affected area to help direct both cars and pedestrians.
For anyone who cannot score a spot at the ticketed Showrun, nearby vantage points may still offer a view of the street demo, while the free fan zone is set to feature simulators, exhibits and live race broadcasts, according to local listings and coverage.
