During Pride week only, swing by the Nobu Miami and cool off with its signature “Froze” cocktail where 5% of sales from the drink will directly benefit the Out Miami Foundation. This year’s Miami Beach Pride takes place throughout the first week of April. More than 130,000 people attended last year’s festivities, which evolved into a week-long celebration. More than 15,000 spectators showed up for the inaugural parade (exceeding organizers’ expectations), and it’s gotten bigger ever since. Bonus: This building is just steps away from the World Erotic Art Museum, where the collection easily rivals the bronzed bodies lounging on area beaches.Įven though queer culture in Miami has been out and proud for decades, the first official Miami Beach Pride Parade made its inaugural march in just 2009. Stop by the Center at the beginning of your trip to get the inside scoop on events happening around town and the staff will even hook you up with discounts at Miami’s various cultural institutions. The Miami-Dade Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce recently opened the Miami Beach LGBT Visitor Center, which happens to the be the first of its kind in the US. Yep, Miami is so gay-friendly that it’s one of the few cities in the world where the community has its own official chamber of commerce.
RELATED: Visit our LGBTQIA travel hub for welcoming hotels, the ultimate queer events calendar, inspiration, and more! The LGBTQ community has its own chamber of commerce Here are 10 things you might be surprised to learn about LGBT Miami. And these days, LGBT destinations and culture exist well beyond Ocean Drive. The Miami gay nightlife scene dates back to the 1930s, but things really took off in the ‘80s and ‘90s when Miami Beach became the city’s hub for Speedo sunbathing during the day and hitting up the glitzy nightclubs at night. Miami Beach Pride 2019 is made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners and the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority and the City of Miami Beach.With more than 1 million LGBT travelers flocking to Miami each year, it’s certainly safe to call this steamy Florida city a gay mecca. In addition to Parade spectators, last April’s event included more than 70 parade contingencies, 35 floats and 3,000 participants.
An estimated 15,000 spectators turned out for the first Pride parade in 2009 an estimated 145,000 attended the event in 2018. Since its inception in 2009, Miami Beach Pride has grown from a neighborhood event to an event on the global stage with A-list celebrities such as Gus Kenworthy, Betty Who, Ross Mathews, Bebe Rexha, Mario Lopez, Elvis Duran, Iggy Azalea, Jordin Sparks, Gloria Estefan and Adam Lambert.
Additionally, Miami Beach Pride produces educational, cultural and entertainment events and activities throughout the year and sanctions official Pride-related events in order to create a truly celebratory experience for the whole community.
Miami Beach Pride organizes free, safe, quality, mass-appeal events that are open to all, including the annual parade and festival, which features community booths and expo areas, stages with entertainment, food and drink vendors and family-safe play areas. The mission of Miami Beach Pride is to bring together members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community, their friends, allies, and supporters in celebration of the unique spirit and culture of the LGBTQ community. Miami Beach Pride is a weeklong celebration with special events, social mixers, dance events, a VIP gala, an incredible 2-day festival and Parade.