Where to Watch the Presidential Debate in Miami

Run through a list of watch parties in Miami-Dade for tonight's presidential debate.

September 10, 2024

Image: side by side shots of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will go podium to podium on September 10, 2024 Photos by Gage Skidmore (Trump) and Maryland GovPics (Harris) via Flickr

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Yep, debate night is almost here (again).

Just two months after president Joe Biden's — erm — poor debate performance precipitated his exit from the presidential race, vice president Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump will meet for their first showdown. The highly anticipated 90-minute debate, hosted by ABC News and moderated by World News Tonight anchor David Muir and ABC News anchor Linsey Davis, will air live at 9 p.m. on ABC News Live, Disney+, and Hulu.

There won't be a studio audience — and much to the disappointment of many, both candidates' microphones will be muted when their opponent has the floor.

It's gonna be another long night.

Looking for a place to post up with your fellow Miamians? Perhaps a spot to drown your sorrows in some beers (or, for those who are underage, a coupla Shirley Temples)?

Here's a list of debate watch parties in Miami-Dade County:

Debate Watch Parties

Sports Grill Kendall
The party, hosted by the Democratic Hispanic Caucus, Miami-Dade College Dems, and the Democrats of South Dade, will start at 7:30 p.m. RSVP here.

Liberty City for Kamala
Liberty City for Kamala and the coordinated campaign are hosting a special watch party at 4333 NW 7th Ave. RSVP here.

Miami Gardens Democratic Club
The group will be watching the debate at 1925 NW 179th St, a home in Miami Gardens.

Randy's Restaurant & Lounge
The Democratic Haitian Caucus and the Haitian-American Democratic Club will be watching the debate at Randy's Restaurant & Lounge in North Miami. RSVP here.

Miriam Dean Pratt Community Center
South Dade Democratic Black Caucus and the Kendall Democrats will be watching the debate at the Miriam Dean Pratt Community Center starting at 6:30 p.m. RSVP here.

Gramps
Miami-Dade Young Democrats is hosting a watch party at Gramps (inside Shirley’s Theater) in Wynwood starting at 8 p.m. RSVP here.

Alex DeLuca is a Miami New Times staff writer who focuses on news, crime, and public safety, education, and cannabis. Prior to joining New Times in June 2020, Alex worked for the South Florida Sun Sentinel and freelanced for The Appeal. She holds a bachelor's degree from the College of Journalism and Communications at the University of Florida.

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