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: Wednesday 8th 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 9th April, 2026 – Celebrate the official Miami Beach Pride Gay Flag Rising ceremony at 6 pm at Miami Beach City Hall.
• The event is followed by an evening of “Pride Lights the Night” from 7.00 pm where the beach front’s iconic buildings along Lincoln Road will light up in the colours of the rainbow.(Switch on takes place at Soundscape Park).
• Check out the best places to party, stay and play with our gay Miami guide.

Hotel Gaythering Party

• Friday – Awaiting dates – “In The Wyld” – A Garden of Eve Preview Party. an electrifying night with guest DJs at The Gaythering from 10 PM – 2 AM.

TUFF Miami

• Saturday – Awaiting dates –  LA’s hottest leather, TUFF event returns to Miami at Willy’s Wynwood from 10 pm to 3 am. Leather is the Law but rubber, western, sports kits, biker, greaser and more fetish attire is allowed too.

Urge Miami Circuit Parties

• Saturday – Awaiting dates – Urge Miami hosts the biggest Saturday Night Pride Party from 10 pm to 5 am.
• The party takes over some of the biggest clubs in Miami with guest DJs, sexy dancers and a circuit party vibe.

Maim Beach Pride After Parties

• Saturday 11th April 2026 – Monday 13th April, 2026 – Lets Get Loud presented by LPN After parties and  Climax Miami host a weekend of circuit parties together with LPN, including the official Beach pride after hours on Saturday morning from 4am , and the closing party on Sunday night.

Mr And Miss Miami Beach Pride Pageant

• Wednesday – Awaiting dates – From 8 pm – @palacesobe @miamibeachpride will be hosting The Mr. And Miss Miami Beach pride pageant. Make your reservations on the Palace website. And see these contestants battle it out!! Performances by @tplords @athenadion @joannajjames @jomave79 and others.

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.
• Grand Marshal and Headline Performer: To be confirmed.
• 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.

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. .
• 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.
• 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.

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 two popular gay hotels, AxelBeach Miami and 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.