Gay Miami Beach & Gay South Beach News

Something is always going on in Gay Miami/South Beach. Each year Miami is home to the largest gay & lesbian film festival this side of The Atlantic. The White Party has become legendary. This event is hosted by Care Resources and is a major fundraiser for HIV/AIDS. The Miami Gay Men's Chorus presents stellar performances three times a year. And, everyone should experience the Winter Party is South Beach at least once in their lifetime.

in addition, there are some wonderful mainstream events that occur in Miami/South Beach each year, including the Goombay Festival, The South Florida Boat Show, The Hispanic Heritage Festival, and lots more.

White Party
Photo Courtesy Care Resource

GAY MIAMI/ SOUTH BEACH EVENTS

Winter Party - March
Winter Party™ Festival is a celebration of social and cultural events (including art, dance, music, food/wine) benefiting the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. The week of events culminates with The Beach Party, a world-class dance party attended by over 4,500 visitors in the hottest destination in the United States – South Beach. Approximately 10,000 participants from all over the United States, Canada, Europe, South America and Australia attend the 5-day celebration.

Miami Beach Gay Pride - April
To produce an annual celebration of events to raise awareness and inspire appreciation and acceptance of the vibrant Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender community in South Florida.

Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival - April to May
The Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, a critically acclaimed event, is based in the world-renowned historic South Beach neighborhood and screens films and videos in locations throughout Miami-Dade county and Ft. Lauderdale.

Aqua Girl - May
At Aqua Girl there is something for everyone, from dance parties, to comedy shows, to live music, to pool parties, to dive-in movies, a jazz brunch, dine-out event, vip reception, an art show to celebrity meet and greets and so much more. Having so much fun, never did so much good.

As the largest charity women's week in the country, your participation in Aqua Girl contributes to a very good cause. In fact, 100% of the proceeds from Aqua Girl weekend benefit the Aqua Foundation for Women, a not-for-profit-foundation whose primary mission is to promote the equality, strength, health, and visibility of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender women.

Monies raised during the Foundation's signature week Aqua Girl™ Week, as well as through individual and corporate donations go directly to educate, empower and foster the women's communities.

South Florida Boat Show - May
The Show features new power boats up to 40 feet and personal watercraft, all ranging in price from under $5,000 to more than $250,000. Also on display are nautical accessories, including engines, boat lifts, fishing tackle, dive gear, marine electronics, and much more.Miami/Bahamas Goombay Festival - June

Miami Beach Bruthaz - July
Annual retreat held on South Beach for Gay men and women that promotes unity and camaraderie. Attendees from across the country gather to socialize, network and empower each other about topics which face the gay and lesbian community.

Halloween - October
Superheroes Hit the Beach at Halloween Miami
Tickets Now On Sale for SAVE Dade’s Popular Halloween Bash

White Party - November
Week long festivities culminating in the infamous White Party. Benefit for HIV/AIDS