Miami Beach Pride
Pride on Ocean Drive · festival in Lummus Park · April
Key data · Miami Beach Pride in figures
2027
Next edition
What's confirmed for this year's edition — dates, route, lineup. Volatile data — we refresh every two weeks from official sources.
Next edition · announcement pending
The organizer usually announces dates + motto in May. Meanwhile, review the previous edition below.
2026
Last edition
Past edition closed — with confirmed data on attendance, route and lineup. Archive — no longer changes.
The 18th edition ran over the April 11-12 weekend, with the Sunday parade at noon down Ocean Drive (5th to 14th St) and the two-day festival in Lummus Park, with music and drag stages and dedicated spaces for seniors, women, trans and neurodiverse people. Under the theme «Pride is Infinite», it is South Beach's big Pride, with over 185,000 attendees according to the organisers themselves.
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Practical tips
for experiencing Miami Beach Pride
The practical stuff so Pride week works — arrival, accommodation, transport and what to bring.
Arrive Wednesday · leave Monday
The Pride core runs from Thursday to Sunday. Arriving Wednesday gives you a day to acclimate before the rush. Book at least 3 months ahead — the best hotels are gone by April.
Close to the route · 0-10 min walking
Hotels near the route are gold during Pride — you can walk back without fighting for a taxi. Prices rise +30-50% that week.
Plane + public transport
Urban airports usually have a metro or commuter train direct to the center. Taxi/Uber/Cabify run all night. High-speed rail is competitive for distances <3h.
Extended metro · streets closed
Many metro systems run 24h on Pride weekend. The route streets are closed to traffic — taxis don't enter. Walking is usually fastest.
Heat · shade · water · comfy shoes
European summer in the street: cap, sunglasses, SPF 50, reusable water bottle. Closed shoes for the march — stepping on toes is real.
Reinforced health services
Temporary health stations are usually set up in central squares during Pride. STI/PrEP centers often extend hours. EU: EHIC covers emergencies. Other: private insurance recommended.
Regular LGBTQI+ clubs in Miami →
If you need a break from Pride or want to go out to the regular clubs, the non-pride scene stays active all week.
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