Baseball once again brought Cubans together, this time in Miami, for a sporting event organized by the projects Las Locuras de Miguelín and La Familia Cubana at Tamiami Park. The event, featuring artists and content creators, had been highly anticipated on social media for weeks. However, the organizers were unprepared for the overwhelming turnout as a sea of Cubans flooded the small stadium to partake in the occasion.
The unexpected crowd was precisely why the Miami-Dade Police decided to suspend the game. Despite obtaining all necessary permits, the venue and its parking facilities were insufficient to accommodate the massive influx of attendees. Approximately 1,500 people gathered, and the security measures in place did not account for such a large audience.
Journalist Javier Díaz reported for Univision that there were no altercations among attendees and that discipline was maintained throughout the event. Authorities were called to the scene because the sheer number of vehicles began to obstruct traffic in the area. The event sponsors have promised to organize another similar event in the future with improved arrangements.
This baseball match between the De La Vida team and La Familia Cubana demonstrated that when Cubans decide to come together, they can enjoy themselves, share experiences, and, most importantly, set aside differences to support their beloved artists and influencers. Hopefully, such an experience will be repeated soon.
Insights into Miami-Dade's Suspension of the Cuban Baseball Game
Why did the Miami-Dade Police suspend the baseball game?
The game was suspended due to an overwhelming number of attendees, around 1,500 people, which exceeded the venue's capacity and caused traffic congestion in the area.
Were there any incidents during the event?
No, there were no incidents or altercations reported among the attendees, and discipline was maintained throughout the event.
What future plans do the event sponsors have?
The sponsors plan to organize another event of this kind in the future with better conditions to accommodate a large audience.