Miami Beach Pride
Through Apr 12, 2026
Miami Beach Pride, one of the biggest and most anticipated Pride festivals in the world, returns to Greater Miami & Miami Beach from April 2-12, 2026.
The festival is a celebration of Miami’s LGBTQ+ community, with 11 days of unforgettable parties, art and community engagement capped off by an iconic parade. Whether you live in the area or are visiting for Pride, there’s plenty to explore.
Lineup Of Events For Miami Beach Pride 2026
Pride Flag Raising
April 2
The Pride Flag Raising is Miami Beach Pride’s opening ceremony. Organizers and Pride dignitaries will raise the pride flag over Miami Beach City Hall at 6 p.m. Remarks from local officials and the Miami Beach Pride Board will follow.
Pride On the Road
April 2
Pride festivities return to Lincoln Road. Event details will be announced soon.
Family Picnic
April 4
Families will enjoy an afternoon of free fun at Pride Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Pride Family Picnic includes a bounce house, outdoor activities, face painting and crafts, with food and drinks for sale onsite. Dogs are welcome, as well.
Queer Art Showcase
April 6
This year’s Queen Art Showcase returns to South Beach at the Moxy South Beach at 6:30 p.m., with works by artists from around Florida. Guests will be treated to stunning and provocative works across mediums, from photography to paintings and live music. All proceeds go directly to the artists.
Mr. And Miss Miami Beach Pride Pageant
April 6
The 2026 Miss Miami Beach Pride Pageant will crown a king and queen starting at 7 p.m., pitting the fiercest drag queens in the nation against one another in an all-night revue where contestants are judged on swimwear, talent and overall Pride. The location is still TBA.
Drag Me To Pride
April 10
Miami Beach Pride’s grandest drag show will be at Drag Me to Pride, where five top alums from “RuPaul’s Drag Race” will put on an unparalleled performance at Lummus Park in South Beach.
The show begins at 8 p.m., with Trinity the Tuck, Jimbo the Drag Clown, Ginger Minj, Lana Ja’Rae and Kenya Pleaser headlining the lip-synching soiree. Tickets start at $30 for general admission and $95 for VIP.
Miami Beach Pride Festival
April 11-12
The two-day Pride Festival is the centerpiece of the celebration, filling Lummus Park with music, dancing and live performances over Pride’s final weekend starting at noon.
For those who want an elevated view of the festivities – as well as the parade – the Delta VIP Lounge offers all that plus air-conditioned bathrooms and unlimited food and drinks.
Tips for Getting To And Enjoying Miami Beach Pride
Hydrate and Dress Comfortably
Pride is a marathon – not a sprint – so remember to pace yourself. Since most of the events are outdoors, drink lots of water, especially if you’re consuming alcohol. Also, wear plenty of sunscreen and dress in light and comfortable clothing.
How to Get to the Miami Beach Pride Parade
If you’re planning to attend the parade, consider public transportation. You can take the Miami Beach Trolley (or a rideshare to the parade route if you're staying in Miami Beach).
If you’re driving to Pride, 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 about a 15-minute walk from Lummus Park.
This year, the City of Miami Beach is also running a free water taxi from the Venetian Marina & Yacht Club in Downtown Miami to Maurice Gibb Park in South Beach. The taxi runs Monday to Friday with service every hour from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., then service every half-hour from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Hours and service may change for special events.
Those coming from Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach or Orlando can take the high-speed Brightline train to Miami Central Station in Downtown Miami and then take a rideshare or Metrobus from the station to Miami Beach.
Keep an Open Mind and Bring Positive Vibes
Remember, this is a Pride festival, so keeping an open mind is a must. Pride is nothing if not a celebration of unbridled joy, so bring your positive energy and have a great time.
By: Matthew Meltzer | January 19, 2026