From marquee gay annual events to a vibrant family-friendly queer scene, Greater Miami & Miami Beach is a welcoming community for LGBTQ travelers with Pride 365. Because in Miami, we don’t just celebrate Pride in June, we celebrate it every day of the year with endless opportunities to get involved with our diverse LGBTQ community, from entertainment options to historic locations to weekly & annual events and more.
The South Beach district in Miami Beach is the heart of the LGBTQ scene here. Start your visit at the LGBT Visitor Center for information to enrich your vacation. If you’re a beach lover, head to the LGBTQ beach between 11th and 12th streets. In the neighborhood is the popular gay hotels Hotel Gaythering. In the evening, check out South Beach nightlife mainstay Twist and the Bar Gaythering. No visit to Miami Beach is complete without a stop at the beachfront Palace Bar and Restaurant, best known for its wild weekend drag brunches. Every April, visitors from all over come to experience Miami Beach Pride, a multi-day celebration of all things queer and the destination’s largest LGBTQ event.
Miami is home to diverse neighborhoods that will make LGBTQ visitors of all ages feel comfortable. Nearby Wynwood is home to art galleries and eclectic street art, including the Wynwood Walls outdoor museum and the Museum of Graffiti. The gay-owned R House Wynwood restaurant is the perfect dining destination, also known for its weekend drag brunches. On Thursday nights, don’t miss the “Double Stubble” party at Gramps bar featuring dazzling queer performances. Every summer, the neighborhood hosts an LGBTQ music and entertainment festival known as Wynwood Pride that attracts thousands. Little Havana, a mecca for Cuban food and culture, is home to the annual Gay8 Festival, a free celebration that is considered the largest Hispanic LGBTQ festival in the country.
LGBTQ adventure seekers have much to explore, from Everglades National Park and Biscayne National Park to beautiful local and state parks where you can hike, bike or paddle in lush wilderness.
No matter what time of year you come to visit, you’ll find a reason and a way in Greater Miami & Miami Beach to celebrate Pride every day. Come experience Miami Pride 365 and immerse yourself in our vibrant LGBTQ community.
Explore The Pink Palm, Volume 11, the LGBTQ Travel Insider for Greater Miami & Miami Beach.
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