Miami Beach Pride Parade

The crowning event of Miami Beach Pride rolls down Ocean Drive on April 12, 2026, as the Miami Beach Pride Parade returns for its 18th year.

The parade brings hours of outrageous entertainment to Deco Drive, as drag queens, live music and celebrity grand marshals keep the fun going all afternoon. The event is a culminating celebration of Greater Miami’s LGBTQ community, and a destination festival for the community worldwide.

Miami Beach Pride Parade Kicks Off With All The Fun

The Miami Beach Pride Parade will cap off Miami Beach Pride 2026, a 12-day celebration running from April 2-12. This year’s theme is “Pride is infinite,” highlighting the perseverance of the LGBTQ community, and its enduring legacy of identity and love.

The parade will begin at noon on Sunday, April 12, running from 5th Street to 14th Street along Ocean Drive. This year’s grand marshals have yet to be announced, but previous grand marshals have included activist Sasha Colby, actor Jonathan Bennett and husband Jaymes Vaughan.

The parade finishes in the mid-afternoon and leads into the annual Pride Festival in Lummus Park.

The two-day festival brings together the best in live music, drag performers and food and drink, with a special Delta VIP Lounge that includes an open bar, elevated viewpoints and air-conditioned private bathrooms.

How to Get to the Miami Beach Pride Parade

With big crowds expected and multiple street closures, the easiest way to get to the Miami Beach Pride Parade will be via public transportation. Those staying in Miami Beach can take the Miami Beach Trolley, which stops at several places near the route along Ocean Drive.

If you’re driving to the parade, you’ll find city garages on 7th Street between Collins and Washington Avenues, as well as on 12th and 13th Streets. Another parking option is the city garage at the end of the MacArthur Causeway on 5th Street and Alton Road. It’s less than a mile from Lummus Park.

Those coming from Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach or Orlando can take the high-speed Brightline train to MiamiCentral Station in Downtown Miami and then take a rideshare from the station to Miami Beach.

This year, the City of Miami Beach has introduced a free water taxi that runs from the Venetian Marina & Yacht Club in Downtown Miami to Maurice Gibb Park in Miami Beach. From there, you can easily jump on the Miami Beach Trolley.

As of now, the ferry only runs Monday to Friday, but service may be added for special events like Miami Beach Pride.

Another option, of course, is to stay at a hotel that’s close to the parade route and Lummus Park.

How to Watch the Pride Parade

The best place for up-close action will be right on the sidewalk on Ocean Drive. As with any parade, be sure to get there early for a prime vantage point.

Lummus Park provides a slightly elevated place to watch from, as do many of the sidewalk restaurants and bars along Ocean Drive.

In previous years, the Pride Festival has also offered VIP tickets with access to the exclusive Delta Lounge, which includes a special viewing area, an open bar, light bites and air-conditioned restrooms.

What to Wear to the Pride Parade

If you’ve been to the Pride Parade, you know that almost anything goes as far as attire, so don’t be afraid to be daring.

That said, do remember that afternoon temperatures can get into the upper ‘80s, and with thousands of people around, you’ll want to wear something comfortable. Sunscreen and water are always important, especially if you’re planning to enjoy boozy beverages.

By: Matthew Meltzer | January 19, 2026