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WHO WE ARE
Your silence will not protect you.
- Audre Lorde
Miami Beach Pride brings together members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community, their friends, allies, and supporters in celebration of the unique spirit and culture of the LGBTQ+ community.
It is our mission to envision, plan and execute a roster of events and activities that are as diverse as the community itself, including activations centering on entertainment, events, arts, culture and civic and social engagement.
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Miami Beach Gay Pride, Inc /Miami Beach Pride Festival & Parade 2021 is supported by the Miami Foundation, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners and the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority and the City of Miami Beach.
OUR PROUD TEAM
Rich Walczak
Executive Director
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Matt Silver
Director of Operations
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Carol Coombes
Director of Grants & Cultural Affairs
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Peter A. Carey
Marketing and & PR Manager
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Mochi Kins
"Moch"
Director of Barkerations
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Charles Stitch
"Charlie"
Director of Cultural Woofairs
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DEFINING MOMENTS
Miami Beach Pride was established by former Miami Beach Mayor Matti Bower in 2008 as an initiative of the Miami Beach Gay Business Development Council.