Four Drag Race Icons. One Night on the Beach: Drag Me to Pride Returns April 9

Symone, Sasha Colby, Lydia B Kollins and Brooke Lynn Hytes headline the April 9 spectacular, with early bird tickets starting at $45 and a new all-queens meet-and-greet experience.

MIAMI BEACH, FL  – Miami Beach Pride is bringing drag royalty back to the sands of Lummus Park on Friday, April 9, 2027, for the return of Drag Me to Pride 2.0. Headlined by four standout stars from RuPaul’s Drag Race – Season 13 winner Symone, Season 15 winner Sasha Colby, Season 17 standout Lydia B Kollins and Season 11 finalist Brooke Lynn Hytes – the show will bring a night of powerhouse performances and larger-than-life drag artistry to South Beach. Hosting the evening is South Florida drag legend Tiffany Fantasia, the original Miss Miami Beach Pride, alongside local favorite and former Miss Miami Beach Pride, TP Lords.

Returning for its second year, Drag Me to Pride kicks off Miami Beach Pride weekend with a ticketed drag spectacular against the iconic backdrop of South Beach. The 2027 lineup brings together queens celebrated for their distinct performance styles, fashion and commanding stage presence, pairing internationally recognized talent with the legacy of South Florida's own drag community.

“Drag is a huge part of LGBTQ+ culture, and we’re thrilled to bring some of the most recognizable names in the art form to Miami Beach for Pride weekend,” said Bruce Horwich, Chairman of Miami Beach Pride. “Drag Me to Pride 2.0 is an opportunity to celebrate the performers who have helped bring drag to a global audience while giving our community an incredible night of entertainment right here on the beach.”

A STAR-STUDDED LINEUP

The evening brings together four fan favorites from the Drag Race universe, each with a distinctive presence in the world of drag.

Symone, winner of Season 13 of RuPaul’s Drag Race, is known for her fashion-forward aesthetic and cultural impact. Sasha Colby, the celebrated winner of Season 15, is a drag icon whose influence extends well beyond the competition stage. Lydia B Kollins made her mark on Season 17, winning fans over with her distinctive style and creative approach to drag. Brooke Lynn Hytes, a Season 11 finalist, has become an international drag star and a leading television personality as host of Canada’s Drag Race.

Guiding the evening as host is Tiffany Fantasia, South Florida drag royalty and the original Miss Miami Beach Pride. Joining the performers is TP Lords, a former Miss Miami Beach Pride and beloved local entertainer, bringing another piece of Miami Beach Pride's drag history to the stage.

NEW MEET-AND-GREET EXPERIENCE AND TICKET OPTIONS

For fans looking to get closer to their favorite queens, Miami Beach Pride is introducing a brand-new meet-and-greet upgrade for 2027. Available for purchase in addition to event admission, the experience will give fans the opportunity to meet and take photos with all four headlining queens: Symone, Sasha Colby, Lydia B Kollins and Brooke Lynn Hytes.

Early bird general admission tickets start at $45, while VIP tickets start at $125 and include an open bar and light bites. For an additional $95, the new meet-and-greet upgrade offers fans another way to make the night special, whether they are longtime followers of the queens or discovering their favorite performers for the first time.

With its beachside setting and an all-star cast, Drag Me to Pride 2.0 sets the stage for a weekend celebrating LGBTQ+ visibility, culture and community. The event takes place the night before Miami Beach Pride’s free two-day festival and parade, returning April 10–11, 2027, under the theme “Make Waves.”

Tickets and event updates are available at: https://www.miamibeachpride.com/event-details-registration/drag-me-to-pride-2-0

ABOUT MIAMI BEACH PRIDE

Miami Beach Pride is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating and uplifting South Florida’s LGBTQ+ community through arts and culture, entertainment and civic engagement. For nearly two decades, the organization has brought residents and visitors together through its annual festival and parade, along with year-round programming that champions visibility, inclusion and community advocacy.