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City of Miami Gardens Set to Launch State-of-the-Art Metaverse Experience at 2022 Orange Blossom Blossom Classic

THIS UNIQUE VIRTUAL CITY EXPERIENCE WILL ALLOW EVENT ATTENDEES
TO PREVIEW THE CITY’S 3D DIGITAL COMMUNITY AND MORE

Miami Gardens, FL (September 2, 2022) – The City of Miami Gardens is proud to announce the official pre-launch of the City’s latest technological advancement –  The Miami Gardens “Virtual City” Metaverse Experience. A preview of this experience is set to take place at the 2022 Denny’s Orange Blossom Classic (OBC). The OBC is an annual football game featuring HBCU powerhouses Florida A&M University Rattlers verses Jackson State University Tigers. The preview event takes place on Sunday, September 4, 2022 from 11:00am-2:30pm at Hard Rock Stadium, ‘The Terrace’ building located in the Fan Fest zone in Miami Gardens. Virtual reality headsets will be provided to event attendees.

The Miami Gardens “Virtual City” is a combination of two ideas, virtual reality and building a social connection in the 3D digital world. Upon completion, residents and visitors will be able to explore the city’s virtual community, landmarks, events, culture and more from the comfort of their homes or anywhere around the globe. The Virtual City is powered by CEEK Metaverse, an award winning developer of premium social virtual and augmented reality experiences. Visit https://youtu.be/8SPXMi5tAPk for a sneak preview.

The City of Miami Gardens remains committed to enhancing innovation and technology as well as public safety for residents and visitors. Examples of this commitment include the Miami Gardens Police Department’s Real Time Crime Center, where the City’s law enforcement personnel use crime analytics and state-of-the art tools, such as video surveillance cameras and automatic license plate readers to help combat crime. The City also offers a number of ongoing STEM programs and educational opportunities including an annual science fair and robotic STEAM competition.

The City of Miami Gardens has also made tremendous strides in the areas of residential and commercial development. Residents and visitors can take advantage of world-renowned events, beautiful parks, sports, music, diverse dining experiences, entertainment, and so much more!

Explore the possibilities on the newly launched website discovermiamigardens.com and see how the City of Miami Gardens lives up to the promise, “It’s Where You Want to Be!”

For more information about this event and available interview opportunities, contact Angela Perry, The Mosaic Group at (561)-651-9565, angela@mosaicgroup.co