Annual Rock the Block Free Block Party, April 9: Hosted by Missy Meyakie Lepaige and Joanna James, the annual block party is celebrating Miami Beach Gay Pride with Danny Verde and DJ Carlos Rojas.Closing Night Party at Bacaro Miami, April 29Īn integral part of Miami Beach’s LGBT scene, the Palace’s top events this month include:.Centerpiece Party at Britto Central, April 26.
Spotlight Party at Yuca Miami Beach, April 22.Highlights include multiple film showings at Regal Cinemas South Beach and specialty events like: The largest LGBT cultural arts event in South Florida, the MiFo LGBT Film Festival will be hosting events across Miami Beach from April 21-30. This year, the Miami Beach Pride Festival will feature fireworks and a surprise performance tribute to Prince.
Miami Beach will also host a two-day, free beach party festival with international DJs, exhibitors, community booths, family fun zone, food vendors and cash bars. Miami Beach Gay Pride Parade and Festival, April 9: Celebrity parade marshals include Ross Matthews and “Uncle” Johnny Pool from Elvis Duran and The Morning Show.for a special women’s happy hour with drink specials, prizes, entertainment, and much more! A Different TWIST on Fun: Ladies Happy Hour, April 6: Twist South Beach isn’t only for the boys! Ladies take over on April 6th from 8-11 p.m.
Miss Miami Beach Gay Pride Pageant & Silent Auction, April 3: More than just a pageant, the event is a fundraiser to help benefit the local LGBT community and youth.Rainbow Flag Raising Ceremony, April 3: Join city officials and Miami Beach Gay Pride Board members to officially kick off the “Week of Pride”.Since 2009, Miami Beach Gay Pride has brought together the LGBT community and allies by organizing free events open to all.
Miami Beach remains a leading example for LGBT inclusiveness.”įor more information about LGBT events, offerings, and things to do, download the Miami Beach Information App at. “The city strives to ensure guests and residents feel secure and entertained in our beautiful city with programs such as ‘The Hub’ LGBT Visitor Center and the newly launched safe-space initiative. “Miami Beach is a world-renowned travel destination for the LGBT community”, says Grisette Roque, Executive Director of the MBVCA. For accommodations, Hôtel Gaythering, Miami Beach’s premier hotel catering to the gay traveler, is a top choice. The center of gay nightlife in Miami Beach for over 20 years, Twist South Beach offers Ladies Happy Hour and nightly dance parties, a popular “must-do” experience. Every Sunday, both visitors and locals enjoy delicious food, bottomless mimosas, and the lively Drag Brunch performances that the Palace is famous for. In addition to the exciting annual events, there are many mainstay LGBT-friendly activities year-round, including BRUNCHIC at the spectacular Palace South Beach. Guests can catch special screenings of films dedicated to diversity in cinema, offering contemporary perspectives on the LGBT experience, playing at the Regal Cinemas South Beach. The fun doesn’t end after the final float is gone from Friday, April 21 to Sunday, April 30, th e MiFo LGBT Film Festival continues the party and returns to Miami Beach. On April 9, with Ross Mathews as its celebrity Grand Marshall, The Pride Parade, drawing more than 130,000 participants each year, will travel along Ocean Drive. Buildings, retail locations, and homes throughout the Miami Beach area will light up awash in the colors of the Pride rainbow flag. This year, in a show of solidarity, Miami Beach will be paying tribute to the victims, families and friends of the PULSE Nightclub shooting by orchestrating “Pride Lights the Night”.
The annual week-long festival is taking over the city from April 3-10, bringing together members of the LGBT community and their allies. Welcoming visitors from around the world, Miami Beach Gay Pride is one of the most festive celebrations of its kind. “An acclaimed haven for the LGBT community, Miami Beach is like no other place in the world.” “Miami Beach fosters an inclusive community and embraces visitors from all walks of life, as demonstrated by our Travvy Award for Best LGBTQ Destination earlier this year,” says Peggy Benua, Chair of the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (MBVCA). From Miami Beach Gay Pride and MiFo LGBT Film Festival, to the vibrant year-round offerings from proud restaurants and hotels, Miami Beach is gearing up for a colorful month. – Celebrated as an international LGBT-friendly destination for travelers across the globe, Miami Beach is enticing guests to experience the beauty and liveliness of the city with a packed calendar of events during the month of April.