Full Moon Drum Circle

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Great vibe and great people.

Keep in mind this is a community event after all and it's not a real business.

Everyone is here to come together and have fun, be mindful police shut this down at 10:15 sharp.

Definitely not my usual scene, but I enjoyed this immensely. It's nice to get out of your comfort zone sometimes.

We came early on a Friday and managed to get lucky with parking. Soon after, we made our way to the beach and got to see the lovely full moon making its appearance.

If you're going during the winter months, bring a jacket. It gets windy! Otherwise, bring a blanket or two, as well as some comfortable footwear. Ditto with a camera.

You'll see fire dancers performing to lively music as soon as the moon goes down. It's a fun treat for all, regardless of age. Be careful with the kids though - fire is dangerous, after all.

I suggest to go early, and if not, use Uber or Lyft. Limited parking in the area. Regardless, it's worth it. You get to meet a lot of cool people and this makes for some amazing family fun/hanging out/date night.

Came here to relax and enjoy the full moon along with the eclectic Afro, Caribbean, latin beats.
This group here is extremely talented and get together every month for a full moon drumming. It's right on 79th and Collins and you can walk through a park to gain access to the location on the actual sand. Parking is along the street and police are parked outside to keep the crowd safe.
Many people come out here in groups with family, friends, tourists, etc with blankets, and chairs to post up and celebrate. It lasts for hours and alot of drumming and dancing brings everyone together. You can smell the incense in the air as well to give it more of a spiritual gathering. All are welcome here especially your 4 legged friends( dont forget to have them leashed).
Another cool thing at these drum circles is the hand made items for sale with stones and crystals( make sure to bring cash).
It started to rain after 2 hours so we headed in early but alot of people stayed and continued to celebrate under the moon.
I'd recommend to everyone to at least come out once for such a relaxing drum and dance session.

Love, Love, Love, the Miami drum circles!
They take place every full moon night beginning around 8 pm.

The first time I went I was completely blown away by the amount of people around the bonfire, walking up and down the beach, camped out on blankets and towels, and swimming in the ocean. It was electrifying!! The light of the full moon lit the beach up with it's beautiful glow, I felt like I was in another world.
The music of the drums took me away and I danced, and danced until I couldn't dance anymore. And then, I hit the water. The waves were amazing at night and in the summer months the water is warm, inviting, and enticing. I absolutely revel in it.

My kids are huge fans. Yes, I take my kids with me and we usually build our circle away from the bonfire because there are just too many people in that area. We get comfortable with some fruit, snacks, and drinks and we also bring our sage and incense to burn. This is a time we hold our family ritual in releasing unwanted energies under the full moon. The first time we went I had no idea how much my kids would enjoy the water and we didn't think to bring towels. So whenever we go it's like packing up for a beach day, without the sunscreen.

We had to learn this the hard way, make sure you exit towards the south end of the beach. The first time we went we followed the crowd when it was over and got stuck trying to exit through a space in the gate that was closed. Everyone seemed to be cool with it, like this was the thing to do, however when traveling with kids it could get a little tricky and scary. The beach was packed and in a large crowd like that it's safer to have an exit that doesn't require you to become a contortionist in order to leave.

It's a great place to unwind, let your hair down and let loose. You won't be looked at like you're crazy on this night, it's what's expected.

Loving the liberation of spirit and mind on a full moon evening!! It had rain al day but by 9:15 the clouds rolled out and the moon appeared .
People from all walks of life were out enjoy such a beautiful moon! There were tents pitched everywhere and the instruments were being played. The people were moving to the rhythm and beat. Others were at the edge of the water which by the way was warm.
Felt safe. Miami Beach Police patrol the event. People are mindful and keep things in control. At 12 all are escorted off the beach.
A beautiful night was enjoyed.

Many many "moons" ago, like back when I was in High School I heard rumors about this wild full moon party on the beach with all sorts of wild fun stuff as described by Nate. I think I even stumbled upon it once but couldn't stay for the duration as I had to catch the bus back home.

Fast forward to 2003..Party 93 was on Air..the boom was starting and Miami was starting to become known as an art Mecca. How exactly I became reacquainted is a hazy memory but there I was November '03 to enjoy the full moon and eclipse that night. As I recall "Exploration of Space" by Cosmic Gate was playing as I drove there.

Since that day it had earned a regular spot in my Blackberry's calendar and a qualifier for any girl I'd date. If she doesn't enjoy it, she and I aren't dating!

I've enjoyed the drums, the chanting, the barely dressed belly and lighted hula hoop dancers, the waves and of course La Luna herself. I've experienced good conversation, summer romances and even got hypnotized at one. It's like an esoteric and erotic carnival rolled into one awesome event!

It's a roving party in the sense that the exact location isn't known until the night off. Best advice is to park near 79th street and head to where you hear the drums.

The caveat is that since the beach is technically closed at midnight in this location, Miami Beach PD shows up around 1145pm to roust everyone out. For the most part they won't arrest you if you leave. Also glass bottles aren't allowed on the beach - even in daytime - so be discrete if you bring your own grown up grape juice (ie use a flask).

Full Moon Drum Circle is certainly a must have experince that should be on everyone's bucket list!

My inner wolf came out this day lol
I truly believe everyone should go to a drum circle at least one time,
You will be surrounded by uplifted people waiting to see our beautiful moon in its full

If you fear Hippy's, VooDoo, Pagans and people of free spirit, this is definitely not going to be in your current. Personally I've never seen so many people that needed Jesus congregated into one space like this in my life.

What started out 16 years ago as a few Godless Liberal pagans drumming around a bonfire on every full moon has transformed into what I would now consider a "Miami tradition" of hundreds of people gatherings monthly for a night of drumming, dancing and debauchery.

It's pretty easy to find, typically around 8 pm and beyond crowds of people from all walks of life begin to gather on the full moon at the 79 st entrance on Collins ave. You really can't miss it because there's always a police presence there with rolling blue lights.

Once you arrive you're going to see a swarm of people, there's typically two central drum circles with many satellite circles, I just follow the sound that draws me the most. I've seen fire dancers, neon dancers, alcohol & smokers. Some people just bring an instrument (typically a percussion instrument) and join the leading troupe or start a new drum circle somewhere else within the crowd.

It's easy to fit in, just get close to the fire and the drumming and let loose, what ever you feel like doing.

The last time I came I saw a dude playing a trombone, a girl vending new age stuff like crystals and people flying drones.

Either way it's definitely an interesting experience, kind of like a much milder much smaller version of burning man.

++ typically the drum circle prefers to do the circle on a weekend.

We are the full moon ritual.
Go to instagram : the full moon ritual
Facebook: groups/drumcirclemiami.
For updates and dates.
Every month, during the full moon, hundreds of people gather at the 79th street beach at 9pm on the full moon to dance, burn, play and swim till 12 am.
We ask for everyone to respect the environment and others.
We encourage everyone to leave alcohol and drugs behind. No styrofoam containers, no glass bottles, keep your pets on a leash and your little kids close to you.
No fireworks and please respect the police.
They come in at midnight peacefully to disperse the crowed.

Take comfort in your rituals.