Miami Beach Pride Announces Dates for PRIDE 2021; Launches New Website

The following is a press release from Miami Beach Pride:

Miami Beach Pride is excited to announce it will return September 10-19, with the parade and festival weekend falling on September 18-19.

Historically, Miami Beach Pride is held the first weekend in April; however, the organization chose to reschedule the dates to provide the safest environment possible for attendees.

Having a safe, COVID compliant event is the top priority for the organization, with plans to implement a full-scale COVID-19 safety plan, which will include touchless transactions, increased tent sizes and open spaces, mandatory masks, temperature checks, and sanitizing stations.

Miami Beach Pride made this exciting announcement on their newly launched website that went live February 12. The website showcases new and exciting content including the latest information about the festival, parade, year-round programming, celebrity interviews, and more.

"After such a challenging year for so many, we are eager to celebrate again as responsibly as possible and are hard at work on a stellar slate of performances, and programming that represents the beautiful diversity of the LGBTQ+ community," said Executive Director Rich Walczak.

As the Miami-based Pride organization continues to grow, so does the programming and services it provides. Visitors can view the full schedule of events that take place during Pride Week as well as RSVP and purchase tickets.

Miami Beach Pride also continues to expand community programs that benefit LGBTQ youth and promote diversity and inclusion. The all new "DISCOVER" tab features a wide range of fun and innovative content.

Angels Program

As part of MB Pride's commitment to furthering education for LGBTQ+ youth, the Angels program awards merit-based scholarships in tandem with the Point Foundation. The organization has recently expanded this scholarship program by adding the Diamond Halo level which allows an individual or business to sponsor a student for an entire year. The five previous scholarship recipients and additional information on the advantages of becoming an Angel Donor can now be found online.

Legacy Couples

Honoring those that have come before us is a critical component of our LGBTQ history. The Legacy Couples programs casts a special light in honoring those in committed relationships that have withstood social injustice, legal discrimination and an intolerant society. By hearing their stories and honoring their love and perseverance through a series of commissioned large-scale portraits, personal memorabilia and video interviews, we can not only reflect on how far we have come but what it takes to forge a lasting relationship. All 88 couples can be found online, as well. Also, stay tuned for a full scale art-exhibition in partnership with HistoryMiami Museum bringing 400 years of love to life.

Faces of Pride

The Faces of Pride campaign is an outlet to highlight the beautiful diversity within our community. Putting a spotlight on all walks of life and the bond that is shared in the LGBTQ+ community through storytelling fosters a sense of belonging and the rich fabric of stories that has been woven throughout the Miami community. The Faces of Pride will do a series of collaborations with top brands and serve as ambassadors in the community to promote unity, and diversity.

TOP 5 @ PRIDE

TOP 5 @ PRIDE! A top 5 list of things you need to know about the Miami Beach LGBTQ+ scene. This curated list includes riveting and newsworthy content about people, places, and things that make our community so unique and fabulous. Businesses can share grand openings, store hours, events (virtual or in person), or individuals making a difference in the community, awards and accomplishments.

To help make all of these programs come to life, as well as supporting our festival activities, they are hosting a flash sale with a range of items from valued partners like craft spirits to experiences at local hotels and even MB Pride merchandise. To get these exclusive offers, follow this link.