Miami Beach Pride 2025: a wonderland of LGBTQ+ joy & inclusion

This year, Miami Beach is kicking off pride season with one of the most exciting Pride celebrations in the country. Returning for its 17th year in 2025, the event will feature a packed lineup of performances, immersive experiences, and activities that celebrate the unique spirit and culture of the LGBTQ+ community. Running from March 27 through April 6, the festival will have a roster of activities centering on entertainment, events, arts, culture and civic and social engagement.

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Step Into a Wonderland of Pride

This year’s theme, Embrace Your Journey, invites everyone to explore and celebrate their personal path through a whimsical, Alice in Wonderland-inspired experience. Guests will step into a world of wonder with themed decor and characters from the classic story, offering an imaginative and inclusive space to celebrate individuality, unity, and self-expression.

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Icons, Music, and Magic on the Main Stage

A Star-Studded Festival & Parade The Miami Beach Pride Festival returns with something for everyone, with three stages showcasing world-class performances and an expansive array of exhibitor booths and interactive activations. Sasha Colby, one of this year’s Grand Marshals, will lead the iconic parade on April 6 and deliver a show-stopping main stage performance.

The festival’s three stages will also feature high-energy performances from an incredible lineup of artists and performers, including Kiesza, Daya, Alyssa Edwards, Jewels Sparkles, Eliad Cohen, Crystal Waters, and more, ensuring there’s no shortage of entertainment to keep the energy up.

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11 Days of Events Leading up to the Festival

The Miami Beach Pride Festival kicks off on March 27, 2025, with the Progress Pride Flag raising at Miami Beach City Hall, a powerful symbol of unity and inclusion. Over the following days, attendees can enjoy a diverse lineup of events, including:

• Pride Flag Raising Ceremony at Miami Beach City Hall on March 27, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
• Pride Lights the Night Flip the Switch Event at Soundscape Park on March 27, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
• ‘In The Wyld’ - A Garden of Eve Preview Party at Gaythering on March 28, 2025 at 8 p.m.
  • The official women’s event of Miami Beach Pride
• Family Picnic at Pride Park on March 29, 2025 at 10 a.m.
  • Family-Friendly Fun A day filled with free activities, food trucks, a giveaway of 100 free kids’ meals, and magical meet-and-greets with beloved costume characters. Also featuring a BRAND NEW farmers market and dog adoptions with the Humane Society of Miami from 11am - 2pm
• Pride Movie Night at Rooftop Cinema Club on March 30, 2025 at 7 p.m.
  • A celebration of LGBTQ+ cinema under the stars showing “Layla.”
• Queer Art Showcase at Moxy Hotel on March 31, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
  • The 5th Anniversary of supporting local artists and highlighting the creativity of the community.
• MDGLCC Spotlight Mega-Mixer at Mondrian Sobe on April 1, 2025 at 6 p.m.
• Social Justice, Health & Wellness Evening at South Shore Community Center on April 2, 2025 at 6 p.m.
  • Featuring 3 panels of experts discussing pertinent issues facing the LGBTQ+ community
• Mr & Miss Miami Beach Pride Pageant at Palace on April 2, 2025 at 7 p.m.
• Mad Hatter’s VIP Tea Party at Lummus Park hosted by Luxx Noir London and headlined by Crystal Waters on April 4, 2025 at 7 p.m.
  • A brand-new take on our famed VIP event on the evening before the festival, blending elegance and whimsy for an unforgettable experience.
• Miami Beach Pride 2-day Festival at Lummus Park happening on April 5 and 6, 2025 at 12 p.m.
  • New this year to the festival is a unique opportunity to converse and learn from our queer elders who have been on the front lines for decades fighting for our rights. Join them in the Calming Pavilion to ask questions and hear them share their experiences and how they overcame challenges.
• Miami Beach Pride Parade on Ocean Drive will take place from 5th Street to 14th Street on April 6, 2025 at 12 p.m.

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Join the Celebration

With something for everyone—from family-friendly events and immersive pavilions to electrifying live performances—Miami Beach Pride 2025 continues its mission to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community with accessibility and inclusivity at its heart. Most programming remains free to ensure all are welcome.For the full schedule, updates, and more, visit www.miamibeachpride.com.

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