Miami Beach Gay Pride 2026

Miami Pride – the most colourful pride by the beach in 2026

Miami Beach Gay Pride is an extraordinary ten-day 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.

• Visiting for Miami Pride? Book your stay early. The event attracts hundreds of thousands each year. Stay in South beach close to all the pride events and activities.

Miami Pride

• Next Edition: Thursday 2nd April, 2026 – Sunday 12th April, 2026.
• Miami Beach Gay Pride has grown into the largest event of the year in Miami Beach attracting more than 80,000 people from all walks of life, all parts of the country, and all age groups.
• The pride festivities culminate in the final weekend of the event featuring a colourful pride parade and two days of parties in Lummus park with live shows, drag performances and a dance stage.
• Stay at  Loews Miami Beach Hotel, just 1-minute walk to the beach, featuring spacious rooms, a beautiful pool, and sweeping beach views.

Flag Raising and Parade of Lights

• Thursday 2nd April, 2026 – Celebrate the official Miami Beach Pride Gay Flag Rising ceremony at 5.30 pm at Miami Beach City Hall.
• Check out the best places to party, stay and play with our gay Miami guide.

Pride on the Road Kickoff Event

• Thursday 2nd April, 2026, from 6:30pm – 9pm.
• Pride on the Road is the official opening celebration of Miami Beach Pride Week, taking place right after the Progress Pride Flag Raising at City Hall.
• The event transforms Lincoln Road’s Euclid Oval into a lively outdoor gathering with music, art and community programming.
• Celebrations run across Euclid Oval, Lincoln Rd & Euclid Ave, South Beach, Miami Beach and include an Interactive Art Installation, food vendors, outdoor dancing and more.

In The WYLD

• Saturday 4th April, 2026 – “In The Wyld” – A Garden of Eve Preview Party. an electrifying night with guest DJs at Twisted Tonic Rooftop from 8pm–2am.

Urge Miami Circuit Parties

• Next Edition: Friday, April 10, 2026 – Sunday, April 12, 2026
• Urge Miami hosts two spectacular pride events during the Miami Beach Pride celebrations.
• On Friday, GUAPO, Brazil's leading circuit event brings its spectacular production to M2 Club.
• Followed on Saturday by URGE,  The Official Saturday night event for Miami Beach Pride
• The party takes over some of the biggest clubs in Miami with guest DJs, sexy dancers and a circuit party vibe.
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Maimi Beach Pride After Parties

• Next Edition: Saturday 11th April 2026 – Monday 13th April, 2026
• LPN After parties and  Climax Miami host a weekend of circuit parties together with LPN.
• Events include the official Guapo After Party on Saturday Morning.
• Other events include the LPN! Sunday morning afterhours.
• Events end with CLIMAX, the Sunday night Closing party.
• The parties kick off from 5 am and run until early morning.

Mr And Miss Miami Beach Pride Pageant

• Next Edition: Wednesday 8th April, 2026 – From 8 pm –
• A signature official event with @palacesobe @miamibeachpride hosting The Mr. And Miss Miami Beach pride pageant.
• Make your reservations on the Palace website. And see these contestants battle it out!!

Drag Me To Pride – New Concert

• Friday 10th April –  2026 – One of the biggest new additions for 2026 is a large open-air drag show.
• At Lummus Park, with acts including Trinity the Tuck, Jimbo, Ginger Minj, Lana Ja’Rae and Kenya Pleaser.

Miami Beach Pride Festival

• Saturday 11th April 2026 and Sunday 12th April, 2026 – The Miami Beach Pride evening Dance Festival and VIP Gala takes place on the final Saturday and Sunday of the event in Lummus park.
• Events run from 12pm–11pm and feature live music stages, drag performances, food vendors, community organisations and beachside bars.
• Stay close to the park at the Tony Hotel South Beach with state of the art amenities and art-deco designed rooms.

The Stages

• Love Spirit Entertainment Stage: Featuring a headlining talent on the south side of the festival, there will be a variety of high-energy performances on Saturday beginning at Noon and Sunday beginning at 2 p.m.
• HealthyMD Dance Stage: For all of festival goers who come to dance, this is the place to be! With a stellar lineup of your favorite DJs, this stage will kick off on Saturday beginning at Noon and Sunday beginning at 2 p.m.
• Capital One Cafe Community Stage; A stage featuring up-and-coming talent, so come find your new favorites!
• The Hotel Gaythering, is men-only,“Fabulous” rated hotel, home to some of the hottest pre-drinks parties in Miami with comfortable rooms a self service spa, steam room and sauna.

The Schedule

Saturday 11th April
AHF Entertainment Stage	Princess Nokia, Crystal Methyd, Latrice Royale, Adriana De Moura, Nikki Exotika, Lucky Starzzz, Tacey, JChris, DJ Musicat, DJ Alex Infiniti, DJ Manguski
OMN Dance Stage	DJ Eliad Cohen, DJ Liza Rodriguez, DJ Dirty Vice
Sunday 12th April
AHF Entertainment Stage	David Archuleta, Snow Wife, Athena Dion, Juicy Love Dion, Marilyn, Mr & Miss MBP Showcase, Rouue Showcase, DJ Tracy Young, DJ AJ Reddy, DJ Bill James
OMN Dance Stage	DJ Dan Slater, DJ J Warren, DJ Mike Trotter

Pride Parade

• Sunday 12th April, 2026 – The main event, The Miami Beach Pride Parade completes the festivities on the final Sunday.
• The Parade starts at 12 midday and runs the length of Ocean Drive along the Art Deco district, ending at 2 pm.
• The spectators start to line the streets at about 10am to get the best spots, remember to take water with you so you don’t dehydrate.
• The route runs through the heart of South Beach with floats, dancers and performers passing some of the city's most famous Art Deco buildings.
• Miami Beach Pride Parade ends at Lummus Park, host of the Miami Beach Pride Festival.
• Check out the hotels on Ocean Drive with views of the parade.

Best Parade Viewing Areas

• Ocean Drive fills quickly, but several spots tend to work well:
• 11th Street and Ocean Drive gives a great view and easy access to the festival entrance.
• Near Palace Bar for the lively drag brunch crowd.
• Closer to 5th Street for a slightly quieter viewing area
• The parade draws large crowds. Arriving before 11am helps secure a good viewing spot.

Gay Miami

• The South Beach district in Miami Beach is the heart of the city's gay scene. Start your visit at the LGBT Visitor Center for information to enrich your gay vacation.
• If you’re a beach lover, head to the beach between 11th and 12th streets, a popular gay hangout. The gaybourhood is home to the popular hotel and meeting point, Hôtel Gaythering.
• Looking to party? Check out South Beach gay nightlife mainstay Twist and the newer Nathan's Bar.
• 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.
• Many visitors head to Wilton Manors in Fort Lauderdale with world-class nightlife options.

Recommended Hotels in Miami

The following hotels are close to the bars and clubs in South Beach as well as the parade route and pride park.

The Setai,    The Marlin Hotel,    Waldorf Towers,    President Hotel

Check out our insider guide on Gay Miami for tips on the best places to dine, stay and play.