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NewsMiami WireAugust 14, 2026Miami-Dade

Coral Gables installs 'Giralda in Bloom' art canopy over Giralda Plaza

The City of Coral Gables has installed a new floral-patterned umbrella canopy, 'Giralda in Bloom,' over Giralda Plaza as part of its 2026 Giralda Sky Series. The installation, designed by the firm Impact Plan, will remain on display through October 2026 to provide shade and attract foot traffic to downtown businesses.

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Why It Matters

The installation serves as a recurring economic development tool designed to increase visitor traffic to local shops and restaurants on Giralda Avenue through October 2026.

Key Facts

  • The 'Giralda in Bloom' installation features hundreds of flower-patterned umbrellas.
  • The installation is located on Giralda Avenue between Ponce de Leon Boulevard and Galiano Street.
  • The display is scheduled to remain in place through October 2026.
  • This is the second installation of the 2026 Giralda Sky Series, following 'Cielo Tejido' which ran from May to July.
  • The installation was designed by Impact Plan, the same firm that created the 2018 Umbrella Sky project in the same location.
  • The city utilizes the art series as an economic development strategy to drive foot traffic to local businesses.
  • Parking for the plaza is available at Garage 6, located at 51 Aragon Avenue.
  • The city hosts a recurring 'Giralda Live' event on the first Friday of each month at 120 Giralda Avenue.

Who's Mentioned

personBelkys Perez“City of Coral Gables Economic Development Director.”locationGiralda Plaza“The specific pedestrian block where the art is installed.”organizationBlue Serenity Boutique“Local retailer participating in the unveiling event.”location120 Giralda Avenue“Location for the Giralda Live event series.”organizationImpact Plan“The Portuguese design firm that created the installation.”organizationBliss Imprints & Gifts“Local retailer participating in the unveiling event.”organizationCoco Bella Gift & Home“Local retailer participating in the unveiling event.”location51 Aragon Avenue“Location of Garage 6, the primary parking for the plaza.”organizationLinen Drama“Local retailer participating in the unveiling event.”locationCoral Gables“The city hosting the art installation.”