Miami Beach Gay Pride 2024

Miami Pride – the most colourful pride by the beach in 2024

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

• 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

• Awaiting dates – Celebrate the official Miami Beach Pride Gay Flag Rising ceremony followed by an evening of “Pride Lights the Night” where the beach front’s iconic buildings will light up in the colours of the rainbow.

Miami Beach Pride Festival

• April 13th and 14th,  2024 – The Miami Beach Pride evening Dance Festival and VIP Gala takes place on the final Saturday and Sunday of the event in Lummus park.
• Confirmed DJs for the North Stage include DJ Abel, Dan Slater and AJ Reddy.
• Stay close to the park at the Tony Hotel South Beach with state of the art amenities and art-deco designed rooms.

Pride Parade

• April 14th, 2024 – 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.
• Check out the hotels on Ocean Drive with views of the parade.

Pool Parties

• Awaiting dates – Sweet Spot Miami Beach Pride Edition Rooftop party, traditionally one of the first events.
• Continue the pool vibes after the even with a stay at the fabulous Local House, a 4 star hotel with excellent perks and a sublime rooftop pool.

Garden Party

• Awaiting dates – Hotel Gaythering hosts “In The Wyld, A garden of Eve Preview Party”.
• 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.

Circuit Parties

• Awaiting dates
• Urge Miami hosts the biggest Saturday Night Pride Party from 9 pm to 4 am.
• Finally don’t miss the LPN After parties, the perfect way to keep the party going late.
• Climax Miami hosts a weekend of circuit parties together with LPN, including the official Beach pride after hours on Saturday morning from 4am , and the WFT closing party on Sunday night from 1o pm.

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.