Happy Pride, Miami! June is a time to celebrate our rich LGBTQIA+ history by bringing along a special lineup of events and happenings to the Magic City. From the anticipated Wynwood Pride to food specials that give back to charitable organizations centering on the queer community, the list of pride events in the city and beyond is seemingly endless! Read on to find out more about what’s going on all month-long and how you can partake in the festivities.
1. “But I’m a Cheerleader” 25th anniversary party at Rooftop Cinema Club
Not only is June Pride Month, but this year also marks the 25th anniversary of LGBTQ+ campy classic “But I’m a Cheerleader”! Released in 2000, the film stars Natasha Lyonne as cheerleader Megan Bloomfield, who gets sent to a conversion therapy camp when her family thinks she might be a lesbian. Before the screening, Rooftop Cinema Club is throwing a themed party complete with trivia, a cheer-off and a costume contest, so make sure to dress as your favorite character. Get your tickets here!
When: Thursday, June 20, doors open at 5:45 p.m. and movie starts at 7:15 p.m.
Where: Rooftop Cinema Club South Beach, 1212 Lincoln Road
2. Miami Beach Pride Concert
The Miami Beach Classical Music Festival (MMF) is lighting up the month with a free, captivating live concert and guest DJs featuring cutting-edge projection-mapping technology. It’ll turn one of South Beach’s most iconic buildings, The Tides, into a living canvas as the projections play off the building’s various shapes and textures in perfect unison with the rhythm of the music. Performances will take place on June 1 and 2 at 8:30 p.m.
When: Saturday, June 1, and Sunday, June 2, starting at 8:30 p.m.
Where: Ocean Drive and 12th Street
3. Wilton Manors Stonewall Pride Parade
The Stonewall Pride Parade & Street Festival is bringing festive floats and multiple stages to Wilton Manors on Saturday, June 15! The annual event, known to be South Florida’s longest-running Pride parade, usually attracts upwards of 50,000 attendees and begins with a street festival featuring music and vendors at 3 p.m. followed by a Glow Night Parade at 8 p.m. It may not be in Miami, but it’s just a short drive away!
When: Saturday, June 15, from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: Along Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors
4. Wynwood Pride
Returning for its sixth year, Wynwood Pride is returning with a series of festivities in the arts district from stellar artists and DJs to local drag stars and non-stop parties. It’ll all begin with a Ty Tea party at the Arlo Wynwood Hotel rooftop on June 1st with music by Ty Sunderland. and RuPaul’s Drag Race Finalist Luxx Noir London. Find more information here.
5. CommuniTEA Dance
Everyone is welcome to the Arsht Center’s seventh annual free CommuniTEA Dance on June 9th. The rainbow-filled blowout will feature a performance by Tony Award-winning, Grammy Award-nominated singer, actor and activist Alex Newell and a Pride Marketplace highlighting local LGBTQ+ artisans and small businesses. The event will then transform into a glow-in-the-dark dance party featuring Miami’s own DJ Musica and drag performances by Ebonee Excell and Melissa Plastic Hilton.
When: Sunday, June 9, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Ziff Ballet Opera House, 1300 Biscayne Blvd
6. Vizcaya Late: Pride Edition
Every month, Vizcaya Museum & Gardens welcomes the community to the estate for a low-key night out, named Vizcaya Late. The main house and gardens are open after hours, offering up the chance to stroll the gardens. They’ll be bringing back a special pride edition of the event this month, where guests can participate in a decorative workshop, explore the queer history of Vizcaya and sing along with karaoke!
When: Wednesday, June 5, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, 3251 S Miami Ave
7. Nathan’s Beach Club’s First Annual Community Prom
Formerly Nathan’s Video Bar, the new and improved Nathan’s Beach Club is a leading destination for Pride festivities in Miami Beach. Fun events and performances are in store for the month, including the launch of the First Annual Community Prom, which will feature an enchanting garden theme, promising a night of fun and inclusivity for all. Hosted by the fabulous Malaysia Babydoll Fox, guests will get a complete prom experience with a photo booth, ‘spiked’ bunch bowls, the crowning of prom king and queen and more!
Where: Nathan’s Beach Club, 1216 Washington Ave
8. Pride at R House
Everyone knows that every day is pride at R House Wynwood. This local gem is now most known for its bustling weekend brunch scene and features an impressive spread of items to nosh on while enjoying the city’s most dragtastic performances. This month, enjoy rainbow menu items like The Unicorn Martini topped with edible glitter, Rainbow Churros with spiced liquid chocolate and the return of the Stop Drop & Slay ice cream sandwich collaboration with Fireman Derek’s.
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Where: R House, 2727 NW 2nd Ave
9. Pride Night at PAMM
On June 13th, grab a seat at the Pérez Art Museum’s waterfront terrace for annual Pride night hosted by Tiffany Fantasia. Celebrate with a live drag show featuring Athena Dion, Karla Croqueta and King Femme, music by DJ Hottpants and DJ Angel Boi and an amazing happy hour. Throughout the evening, take a guided Pride tour of the art inside the galleries, and explore Xican-a.o.x. Body, which will be its opening night.
When: Thursday, June 13, from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: Pérez Art Museum Miami, 103 Biscayne Blvd
10. Toro Toro’s Love is Love cocktail
Taste the rainbow during the month of June at Richard Sandoval’s Pan-Latin steakhouse with a specialty Pride-themed cocktail with a sweet twist. The Love is Love cocktail features Ciroc peach vodka, St. Germain elderflower liqueur, lychee puree, lemon juice, egg white and peach bitters topped with rainbow gummy candy. A portion of Love is Love’s sales throughout the month will benefit the YES Institute, a local charity supporting mental health of LGBTQ+ youth.
Where: Toro Toro, 100 Chopin Plaza
11. Pride Soirée on Lincoln Road
Lincoln Road is transforming into a vibrant colorful oasis of pride with a celebration on June 7th! In collaboration with the City of Miami Beach, there will be plenty of photo ops, attendance from city officials and a colorful art installation on Euclid Oval known as PRIDE247 that deconstructs and reconstructs the pride flag.
Where: Friday, June 7, starting at 3 p.m.
12. Funfetti Disco Glitter Donuts, Blue Majik Lattes and more at The Salty
The Salty will be celebrating Pride this year at all its locations from June 17 through June 23. The family-owned brand will have two donut specials as well as the first ever Pride Latte, with proceeds benefiting Pridelines – a local charity that works to support, educate and empower South Florida’s LGBTQ youth and community. They are the Funfetti Disco Glitter Donut filled with sugar cookie custard, Rainbow Donut Holes with rainbow sprinkles and the Blue Majik Vanilla Bean Latte with blue majik and homemade vanilla bean syrup.
Find all Salty Donut locations here.
13. Rainbow Blush at Allison Restaurant & Bar
In honor of Pride Month, the oceanfront restaurant located at Hilton Cabana Miami Beach Resort will serve up the Rainbow Blush, a pastel-pink beverage capturing notes of strawberry, hints of fresh lemon juice and a dash of grapefruit soda. For every cocktail sold between June 1 and June 30, the property will donate $1 to the Our Fund Foundation, a local organization dedicated to uplifting South Florida’s LGBTQ+ community.
Where: Hilton Cabana Miami Beach Resort, 6261 Collins Ave