Miami Beach Cupid Splash 2025

 

Seventy-five ❤️Cupid Splashers❤️ from 22 teams braved high winds and surf to leap into the 77° water at Collins Park Beach on Sunday, February 16, raising over $40,000 from 263 donors for the Biscayne Bay Recovery Fund at the 2025 ❤️Miami Beach Cupid Splash❤️

It was great to see Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau Chief David Whitaker, Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce President Eric Knowles, Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce President Brittney Bassant,  Dave Doebler, Co-Founder of volunteeercleanup.org, Ch. 10 Anchor, environmental advocate Louis Aguirre, Miami Beach Eco Mermaid and Aquapreneur Merle Liivand, teams from Clean Miami Beach and Miami Surfrider and so many other advocates, activists and community leaders splash with us on Sunday. 

 

Miami Beach Commissioner David Suarez and Mayor Stephen Meiner and his wife Shanyn joined us on the beach as well, to show their support for the splashers.

 

In his remarks, Mayor Meiner told the crowd how happy he was to see so many people from across the city and the region on the beach working together for a common cause. "When people join with elected officials and civic, cultural, environmental and business leaders and organizations it is very powerful. When we all work together, we can really get things done."

 

Mayor Meiner also took a moment to wish Collins Park Neighborhood Association President Ray Breslin a happy birthday (month!), and an award for his years of service to the City of Miami Beach.

 

 But Ray wasn't the only person to get an award at the event. 

 

WPLG Local 10's News Anchor and Environmental Advocate Louis Aguirre received the 2025 H20 Hero Award, for his commitment to the restoration and protection of the Bay.  

He also received a special superhero statue from Miami's Mermaid Merle Liivand, for all he has done for the ocean and the planet.

 

A special shout out to Cecilla Gonzalez-Jimenez and her team Coastal Conservators dressed as the Love Bugs. They shared first prize with Debi Quade, who was a big hit as a friendly shark!

 

Congratulations to this years biggest fundraiser Mathew Cicero of South Florida Condominium Management, who's team Good Karma Too raised $6,460 dollars to win a pair of round trip tickets from Miami to any destination in the continental US served by American Airlines.

 

Congratulations to Team GMCVB as well, who raised $4,370 dollars from 38 contributors, to win a charter fishing trip for 12 people on Reward Fishing Fleet for the most contributors. 

 

 Thanks to the Host Committee and all of our splashers, donors, volunteers and sponsors for their help and support.

Put Sunday, February 15th 2026 on your calendar, and show your love for the Bay and the Beach!

Let's make the Miami Beach Cupid Splash  a new tradition here in 305.

 
See you on the Bay and the Beach!

Thanks to our sponsors and partners!

 

Thanks to our sponsors for these great prizes!

 

Biggest Fundraiser*

A pair of round trip flights to any non-stop destination in the continental US
that American Airlines serves from Miami.
"*The individual who donates or raises the most money.

 

 

Largest Team*

A 1/2 day fishing charter for 15 with Captain Wayne Conn
on Reward Fishing Fleet out of Bayside Marina.
*The team with the most donors.

 

Best Costume*

A romantic dinner for two at Osteria Del Teatro,
for a taste of Norther Italy in Miami since 1987.

 A 50 minute massage at K'alma Spa at the
Hotel Victor on Ocean Drive in South Beach

*Take care when you design your costume!
Plastic, sequins, beads, glitter, many kinds of sunscreen
and petroleum products like Vaseline do not belong in the Sea!

 

 

 

 Thanks to our sponsors for their generosity and support!

ACT Productions
American Airlines
Atlantic Strategies
AVOQ
Ballyhoo Media
Catalyst New Media Group
Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau
Informa Markets - Miami International Boat Show
Live Nation
Miami Beach Convention Center
Osteria Del Teatro
Reward Fishing Fleet

See you on the beach on February 16th!

Cupid Splash Aims to Make Waves on Miami Beach to Help Save Biscayne Bay

 

Thanks to WPLG Local 10's Louis Aguirre for this great piece on the
❤️Miami Beach Cupid Splash❤️
Register today at www.cupidsplash.org to win great prizes for biggest fundraiser, largest team and best costume. Splash at Collins Park Beach on February 16th

Costumes and Cosmetics!

 

EcoMermaid and Aquapreneur Lady Merle Liivand has a message for everyone taking part in the Costume Contest at the 🩷 Miami Beach Cupid Splash🩷

"Take care when you design your costume! Plastic, sequins, beads, glitter, many kinds of sunscreen and petroleum products like Vaseline do not belong in the Sea! That's why I'm leaving my friend Merlita on a blanket on the beach when I Splash on February 16th. Because I love the Bay, the beach and the ocean."

 

Register today and join her at www.cupidsplash.org - or make a contribution to support her splash at https://charity.pledgeit.org/miamibea.../@DolphinsandRainbow

 

See You On The Beach!

 Thanks to the Biscayne Bay Health Coalition for sending this out!

 

Mark your calendar for Sunday, February 16, 2025, at 11:00 AM! Join us at Collins Park Beach for the Miami Beach Cupid Splash, a playful Valentine’s Day-themed "pledge and plunge" event that’s all about supporting Biscayne Bay's recovery and environmental education.

Take the plunge into 68-degree waters and help raise funds for the Biscayne Bay Recovery Fund, managed by the Miami Foundation. Your participation supports impactful initiatives like youth fishing programs, conservation education, and the Zero Drownings Miami-Dade Initiative.

Get Creative and Win Big

Dress up in your best Valentine’s Day costume for a chance to win exciting prizes, including vacations, staycations, gift cards, and more. Prizes will be awarded to the top fundraisers and the best-dressed splashers, so bring your creativity and competitive spirit!

This is your chance to make a difference for Biscayne Bay while enjoying a fun and memorable day at the beach.

Join or start a team, make a donation and raise funds to support the Miami Beach Cupid Splash at www.cupidsplash.org.