April 1: Rainbow Pride Flag Raising Ceremony and Pride Lights the Night “Flip the Switch”.March 11: Miss Miami Beach Pride Pageant.Several exciting events and activities are taking place, including: The theme also means that during the parade and festival, guests and participants will experience an abundance of otherworldly images and décor, representing the “Big Bang” experience Miami Beach Pride provides the community.
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Miami Beach Pride 2019’s “Out of this World” theme embraces a “Star Trek” inspired future where different people (and different planetary races) enjoy full equality. What are some highlights that this year's event goers can expect? Mario Lopez was Grand Marshal in 2015, Gloria Estefan was Grand Marshal in 2014 and Adam Lambert performed in 2013. Previous Grand Marshals and VIPs have included: Ross Mathews as Celebrity Grand Marshal in 2017, Elvis Duran as Grand Marshal in 2016, Iggy Azalea as Duran’s Special Guest that year and Jordin Sparks as headline entertainer. Miami Beach Pride has grown from a neighborhood event to an event on the global stage with A-list celebrities such as Gus Kenworthy as Grand Marshal in 2018 and Betty Who, Thelma Houston and Taylor Dayne as headliners. What are some highlights from the event's past? The event represented the first successful gay pride celebration in Miami-Dade County in more than a decade.
The first Miami Beach Gay Pride took place in 2009 and brought together an estimated 15,000 spectators, far surpassing the organizers’ expectations. How long has the event been around, and how did it start?Ģ019 marks the 11th year of Miami Beach Pride, which was established by former Miami Beach Mayor Matti Bower in 2008 as an initiative of the Miami Beach Gay Business Development Council. Get the inside scoop in Miami Beach Pride from an event organizer!