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Miami Beach Pride Ready to “Make Waves” with 2027 Festival Return, New Theme and Presenting Sponsor
The free 2-day festival and parade returns April 10–11, with Drag Me to Pride 2.0 on April 9 and Akeso Community Health joining as presenting sponsor.
MIAMI BEACH, FL – Miami Beach Pride will return for its 19th annual festival and parade, unveiling “Make Waves” as its new theme and welcoming Akeso Community Health as its presenting sponsor. The free, two-day celebration will once again bring thousands of residents and visitors to Miami Beach for a weekend celebrating LGBTQ+ culture, visibility and community.
Inspired by the power of a single ripple to create a much larger wave, “Make Waves” brings the fun and color of a beachside Pride together with a deeper message: progress starts when people show up, speak out and make their voices heard. The theme arrives at a critical time for LGBTQ+ organizations, as the loss of state funding and declining corporate sponsorship threaten the resources available to sustain community programming.
Despite these financial challenges, Miami Beach Pride remains committed to keeping its annual festival free and accessible while pursuing new partnerships and funding opportunities to protect its work in South Florida.
“Make Waves is about recognizing that every action matters, especially when we take it together,” said Bruce Horwich, Chairman of Miami Beach Pride. “We are navigating a challenging financial climate, but our commitment to this community has not changed. Pride must remain a place where people can come together, celebrate who they are and know they belong. We are determined to keep that space open and accessible to everyone.”
AKESO COMMUNITY HEALTH JOINS AS PRESENTING SPONSOR
Miami Beach Pride welcomes Akeso Community Health as its presenting sponsor for 2027, bringing a shared commitment to inclusion, empowerment, and community well-being to this year's celebration. As part of the partnership, Akeso will bring its new mobile health unit, Akeso on the Go, directly to the festival grounds to connect attendees with healthcare resources, education, and prevention services such as testing and PrEP.
Guided by its mission to provide compassionate, accessible healthcare, welcome diverse communities, and empower individuals to take charge of their health, Akeso believes that quality healthcare should be available to everyone, regardless of their background or ability to pay. Through this partnership, Akeso and Miami Beach Pride aim to make waves beyond the celebration, breaking down barriers, fostering healthier communities, and ensuring everyone feels seen, welcomed, and supported.
DRAG ME TO PRIDE RETURNS APRIL 9
Kicking off festival weekend, Drag Me to Pride 2.0 returns Friday, April 9, bringing a night of drag performances to the sand at Lummus Park on the south end of the festival grounds. Following its popular debut, the event returns for its second year featuring some of the biggest names in drag, including alumni from RuPaul’s Drag Race. The 2027 lineup announcement and ticket information will be coming soon.
A FREE FESTIVAL WITH A LASTING IMPACT
For nearly two decades, Miami Beach Pride has brought the LGBTQ+ community and its allies together through free public programming celebrating LGBTQ+ culture and promoting visibility. The annual festival and parade also contribute to South Florida’s economy by drawing visitors from around the world who support local hotels, restaurants and businesses.
As the organization navigates an increasingly difficult funding environment, community participation and new partnerships will be critical to keeping Pride accessible. With “Make Waves,” Miami Beach Pride invites residents, visitors and businesses to be part of a movement that celebrates the community while standing up for its future.
Miami Beach Pride 2027
Pride Week: Begins April 2, 2027
Drag Me to Pride 2.0: April 9, 2027
Festival: April 10–11, 2027 (12pm - 11pm)
Parade: April 11, 2027 (12pm)
Location: Lummus Park and Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
Admission: Free for the two-day festival and parade
For updates, visit miamibeachpride.com.
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. Its free annual festival and parade bring residents and visitors together to promote visibility, inclusion and community connection.
About Akeso Community Health
Akeso Community Health is a South Florida nonprofit dedicated to improving healthcare access and supporting the well-being of the LGBTQIA+ community. Its services include LGBTQ+ primary care, HIV and STI testing, PrEP and PEP, specialized HIV care and support services. Through inclusive, patient-centered care and community partnerships, Akeso works to reduce barriers to treatment and prevention. Learn more at akeso.org.
Media Contact:
Nathan Sabo
Director of Marketing, Miami Beach Pride
213-677-8888
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