MIAMI BEACH GAY PRIDE, INC.
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA

The mission of Miami Beach Gay 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 Gay 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. Additionally, Miami Beach Gay 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. Since its inception in 2009, Miami Beach Gay Pride has grown from a neighborhood event to an event on the global stage with A-list celebrities such as Ross Mathews, Bebe Rexha, Mario Lopez, Elvis Duran, Iggy Azalea, Jordin Sparks, Gloria Estefan and Adam Lambert. Attendance has grown as well. An estimated 15,000 spectators turned out for the first Pride parade in 2009; an estimated 135,000 attended the event in 2017. In addition to Parade spectators, last April’s event included more than 70 parade contingencies, 35 floats and 3,000 participants. Miami Beach Gay Pride 2018 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 Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority Miami Beach Gay Pride 2018 is wheelchair accessible. For information and other accommodations, call Matthew Leik at 305-619-3553 or email We are asking all venues with the ability to project LED light or digital projections on the exterior of their building or structure to please do so with rainbow colors or graphics on the nights of April 2-8th, to celebrate Pride Lights the Night - a Tribute to PULSE. 10th Annual Miami Beach Gay Pride Parade Starting at 12pm on April 8, 2018, the length of Ocean Drive along the Art Deco district will be closed to traffic and open wide to our proud South Florida LGBTQ families, our friends, co-workers and allies – along with Pride sponsor organizations, groups and businesses. For the sixth time, Miami Beach Gay Pride will be awarding the best entry in the parade for encompassing the most creative approach in the spirit of Pride . Besides being announced as the winner at Pride in front of a mass audience, the winner will be acknowledged on social media and our website. This will be on display for the community to see for years to come. Do you think you have what it takes to bring home this prestigious recognition? We hope you’ll bring it! In trying to provide the safest environment for our guests, this year we are partnering with the City of Miami Beach and the Miami Beach Police Department and asking to please refrain from bringing back packs, large bags, etc. If you must bring these type of items this year PLEASE make all attempts to bring a see through bag. We would like to thank the 2017 Parade Contingents for participating in Miami Beach Gay Pride! Enjoy Miami Beach Gay Pride with your discount $250.00 VIP EXPERIENCE pass and have access to all 3 VIP locations. Miami Beach Gay Pride brings 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 LGBT community. Coming into its ten year anniversary year, Miami Beach Gay Pride has grown into one of the most popular and anticipated events of the entire year in Miami Beach. The hugely successful event in 2011 attracted more than 40,000 people, in 2012 more than 60,000 people, in 2013 more than 80,000 people, in 2014 more 100,000 and in 2015, 2016. In 2017, more than 135,000 people from all walks of life, all parts of the country, and all age groups attended the three-day celebration. Enjoy Miami Beach Gay Pride with your discount $250.00 VIP EXPERIENCE pass and have access to all 3 VIP locations. Miami Beach Gay Pride is an extraordinary celebration taking place April 2nd - 8th, 2018 Miami Beach Gay Pride is an extraordinary event that features a Beach Party and a Festival & Parade with more than 125 LGBT-friendly vendors and businesses, exciting celebrities, musical performances, refreshments, food and a family-friendly play area. Since its inception in 2009, Miami Beach Gay Pride has grown from a neighborhood event to an event on the global stage with A-list celebrities such as Ross Mathews, Bebe Rexha, Mario Lopez, Elvis Duran, Iggy Azalea, Jordin Sparks, Gloria Estefan and Adam Lambert. Attendance has grown as well. An estimated 15,000 spectators turned out for the first Pride parade in 2009; an estimated 135,000 attended the event in 2017. In addition to Parade spectators, last April’s event included more than 70 parade contingencies, 35 floats and 3,000 participants. Enjoy Miami Beach Gay Pride with your discount $250.00 VIP EXPERIENCE pass and have access to all 3 VIP locations.