Event Dates
From: Thursday, November 23, 2023
To: Sunday, November 26, 2023
Massive Miami is a Thanksgiving institution, one of the biggest gay events taking place during the holiday weekend in the USA.
- Stay at the Kimpton Anglers Hotel on Miami Beach at 660 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, just a short uber from the party venue. The hotel is situated in a historic Mediterranean Revival setting with beautiful rooms and studios.
The Parties
Massive Miami brings 4 themed parties, 2 main hour events and 2 massive after hour parties to Miami for Thanksgiving weekend. Expect World-Class International DJ’s, huge productions, the sexiest dancers, installations, and thousands of the hottest guys in town.
- Thursday – Main Night Opening Event
- Saturday – Morning Afterhours
- Sunday – Morning Afterhours
- Monday – Main Night Closing Event
The Venue
- The parties take place at El Palenque Night Club, 1115 NW 22nd Drive Miami, a 12 minute ride from South Beach.
- Check out the best places to party and play in Miami with our insider guide.
Recommended Miami Hotels
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action
The Setai, The Marlin Hotel, Waldorf Towers, President Hotel
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Book your hotel in South Beach!
The Kimpton Vero Beach, is our editors
choice with great pool & beach views.
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The gay scene in Miami is centred around South Beach. The gay beach is located at 12th Street and Ocean Drive. It is not too difficult to find, with the rainbow flags marking the territory between two chair rental spots.
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Located directly on the beach in Miami’s famous Art Deco district, this resort offers yoga and tai-chi classes. Suites are furnished in Asian-style décor. Free WiFi and an iPod docking station are provided in every spacious suite at The Setai, Miami Beach. Rooms are equipped with espresso and coffee facilities along with a minibar.
The white sands of South Beach are steps away from this boutique hotel. Features include free high speed WiFi, rooms with a 55-inch flat screen TV, and a fully-stocked minibar. Blackout drapes, a spacious closet, and premium blankets and bedding come standard at The Marlin Hotel
Designed in 1937, this restored hotel is located on famed Ocean Drive, directly across from the beach and 14 minutes’ walk from the shops, nightlife, and restaurants of Espanola Way. Free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, and minibar come standard in every Room Mate Waldorf Towers guest room
The Balfour Hotel is located on Ocean Drive, home to many shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Guests will find concierge services and valet parking in this design hotel a stocked mini-bar in each of their modern rooms. A 40-inch flat-screen TV and free WiFi are also included.
In between all the parties, you might have time to explore some of the city!
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When you stay at this beach resort you can enjoy umbrellas and sun loungers. All 138 rooms offer room service, premium bedding, and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Guests will also find espresso makers, hair dryers, and safes.
At Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel, an IHG Hotel, hit the beach, dine onsite at Social Club, or enjoy a drink at one of the hotel’s 2 bars/lounges. All 186 rooms feature modern comforts like free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and iPod docking stations
At The Betsy – South Beach, hit the beach, dine onsite at LT Steak and Seafood, or enjoy a drink at one of the hotel’s 2 bars/lounges. All 130 individually decorated rooms feature free WiFi and iPod docks. Comforts include Frette Italian sheets and pillow menus,
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach’s full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort’s 3 restaurants. All 376 individually decorated rooms feature pillowtop beds and iPod docks. Guests can enjoy deep soaking tubs