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Miami Beach Pride

Pride on Ocean Drive · festival in Lummus Park · April

Key data · Miami Beach Pride in figures

Organizer
Miami Beach Pride (nonprofit organisation)
Type
Sunday parade (latest: the 18th edition) + 2-day festival in Lummus Park
Route
Ocean Drive, from 5th to 14th St · festival in Lummus Park
Attendance type
Tens of thousands · South Beach's big Pride
Price
Parade free · some ticketed events and parties
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2027
Next edition

What's confirmed for this year's edition — dates, route, lineup. Volatile data — we refresh every two weeks from official sources.

Dates
April 2027
Ocean Drive and Lummus Park (estimated · official date TBC)
Expected attendance
Tens of thousands per recent pattern

Next edition · announcement pending

The organizer usually announces dates + motto in otoño. Meanwhile, review the previous edition below.

2026
Last edition

Past edition closed — with confirmed data on attendance, route and lineup. Archive — no longer changes.

Dates
Apr 11-12, 2026
parade Sunday the 12th (noon) down Ocean Drive · 18th edition
Confirmed attendance
Tens of thousands
no single official figure
Motto
"Pride is ∞ (Pride is Infinite)"

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.

Experiences
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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.

→ When to arrive

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.

→ Where to stay

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.

→ How to get there

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.

→ Transport that week

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.

→ What to bring

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.

→ Health · safety

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.

→ Nightlife

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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