Miami Beach Pride Announces 17th Anniversary with Expanded Programming and Exciting Festival Additions to Maximize Inclusivity

Miami Beach, FL – March 2025 – Miami Beach Pride is returning to celebrate its 17th year of honoring the LGBTQ+ community with a dynamic lineup of events, performances, and activations. Taking place from March 27 through April 6, 2025, Miami Beach Pride welcomes over 170,000 attendees from across the globe to experience the magic of this beloved celebration. The festivities culminate with the two-day Festival & Parade on April 5 and 6.

A Journey of Inclusion and Discovery The theme for 2025, “Embrace Your Journey,” invites attendees to explore and honor their unique paths through a whimsical, immersive experience inspired by Alice in Wonderland. 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.

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.

“As Miami Beach Pride celebrates its 17th year, we’re excited to welcome our global community to experience this vibrant and inclusive event,” says Bruce Horwich, Chairman of Miami Beach Pride. “From our humble beginnings as a small parade in 2009 to becoming one of the largest Pride events in the nation, and drawing a global crowd, we’re proud to create a space where everyone can embrace their unique journey and celebrate the beauty of diversity.”

11 Days of Events Leading Up to the Festival Miami Beach Pride 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.

• Miami Beach Pride Parade on Ocean Drive will take place from 5th Street to 14th Street on April 6, 2025 at 12 p.m. 

Grand Marshals:

• Sasha Colby

• RaeShanda Lias

Entertainers:

• Kiesza

• Daya

• Alyssa Edwards

• Jewels Sparkles

• Eliad Cohen

• Crystal Waters

• Luxx Noir London

• Gabby B

• Jules Liesl

• Rimarkable

• Grant Knoche

• Shannon

• Comedian Roz Hernandez

• Debby Holiday

• SANTI

• Danny Verde

• Mary Mac

• Vikina

• Joshua Ruiz

• José Alfredo

• Miamibloco: Samba Percussion Collective

Activations:

• Pride Parade along Ocean Drive presented by CAN Community Health; On April 6th at Noon, chosen partners, organizations and charities all over the country assemble to be a part of the Parade as thousands march in solidarity along Ocean Drive to celebrate their Pride. Floats, cheerleaders, drag queen performers and more can be seen marching together, a showcase of how Miami Beach uniquely stands for Pride.

• Delta Entertainment Stage: Featuring our 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 our 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.

• Master Sound Community Stage; A stage featuring up-and-coming talent, so come find your new favorites!

• Jack Daniel’s Garden of Eve Women’s Pavilion: This special tent for our ladies always has amazing music from an all-female lineup of DJs and is not to be missed!

• Gilead Trans Pride Pavilion; A trans-inclusive space highlighting trans-centered exhibitors, trans performers and DJs.

• The Lawn at the Calming Pavilion; A safe space for all differently abled attendees, youth and anyone who wants to take a break from the action, with tons of games and activities for all ages. This activation will also feature brand new art exhibits and on Sunday will be "Tea with Elders" - an opportunity to gain generational understanding through conversation.

• Food Court; A wide selection of eight food vendors serving a variety of cuisine from around the world.

• Jack Daniel’s Airstream Activation; Come take your insta-ready photos and enjoy an interactive tasting from one of the industry’s most recognizable brands

• Tito’s Pod Bar and Lounge; This 21+ lounge gives you a chance to escape the heat and relax with a Tito’s cocktail

• Surprisingly Savannah Mobile Tour; From sweet treats and exclusive giveaways, they’re bringing the best of Savannah straight to you for fun freebies and a little bit of Southern magic!

• Vizzy and Molson Coors Airstream Activation; For all of the beer and seltzer lovers, come and enjoy the latest flavors for that springtime sipping on the beach

Other Programs:

• Angels Program

  • Miami Beach Pride is proud to continue its Angels Program in association with the Point Foundation, the nation’s largest scholarship-granting organization for LGBTQ+ students of merit. The organization empowers students and stimulates positive change through scholarship funding, mentorship, leadership development and community service training. 

• Legacy Couples Program

  • Miami Beach Pride’s Legacy Couples program, established during the first Pride in 2009, recognizes same-sex couples who have been in committed relationships of 10 years or longer. ​

  • While all of us who are openly a part of the LGBTQ+ community are living and writing the history of our movement, it’s oftentimes the hidden stories of our queer elders who were at the forefront of the fight for equality and fairness who paved the way for our community to live as freely as we do today. 

  • We currently have 112 couples in our program spanning Baby Boomers, Generation Jones, Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z.

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 more information, event schedules, and updates, visit www.miamibeachpride.com.

About Miami Beach Pride

For 17 years, Miami Beach Pride has brought together members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community, their friends, allies, and supporters in celebration of the unique spirit and culture of the LGBTQ+ community. It is their mission to envision, plan and execute a roster of events and activities that are as diverse as the community itself, including activities centering on entertainment, events, arts, culture and civic and social engagement. 

MBP is the leading LGBTQ+ cultural arts organization in South Florida, regularly attracting 180K+ attendees. They annually produce a 1.8 million dollar Pride Festival and Parade for free for the community in April. This year’s festivities kick off on March 27 with two full weeks of LGBTQ-centered events and activities culminating in the Festival and Parade Weekend April 5 & 6, 2025.

Miami Beach Gay Pride, Inc is sponsored in part by the City of Miami Beach. We are also supported by the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.

For more information visit: www.miamibeachpride.com