8 May 29 - June 4, 2025 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com NEW TIMES | MUSIC | CAFE | CULTURE | NIGHT+DAY | NEWS | LETTERS | CONTENTS | MONTH XX–MONTH XX, 2008 miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | MUSIC | CAFE | FILM | ART | STAGE | NIGHT+DAY | METRO | RIPTIDE | LETTERS | CONTENTS | F rom drag brunches and parades to rooftop raves and art exhibitions, Miami shows up — and shows out — for its LGBTQ+ community each June. Whether you’re looking for a way to honor the community’s legacy of resistance or just searching for a great party, South Florida’s Pride Month calendar is stacked with ways to celebrate. Favorites like Wilton Manors Stonewall Pride and Wynwood Pride are back alongside a wave of new events, from family-friendly storytimes to glit- ter-soaked after-hours blowouts. Some are loud and proud; others are reflective and reverential. Here, in chronological order, are 20 of the best Pride Month events happening across Miami and Fort Lauder- dale this June. If we missed your event, drop us a line at cal- [email protected]. Miami Beach Pride Concert Enjoy two nights of music, art, and celebration at the Miami Beach Pride Concert. The event transforms the historic Tides building into a dazzling canvas of light with large- scale projection mapping by the Miami Beach Classical Music Festival. Each evening features a curated lineup of DJs, live musicians, and more. With a cash bar provided by Palace Bar & Restaurant and the glow of South Beach all around, this free celebration brings the community to- gether in true Miami style. 8:30 p.m. Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, June 1, at 1220 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach; miamimu- sicfestival.com. Admission is free. Pride Stroll Miami Beach Step into one of Miami’s most historic queer enclaves on the Gay and Lesbian Walking Tour of Miami Beach. Led by longtime local LGBTQ+ historian George Neary of Tours ‘R’ Us, this experience — offered upon request for groups of five or more — dives into the city’s rich queer history, highlighting the pivotal role the LGBTQ+ community has played in shaping Miami Beach. Available upon request throughout June; Miami Beach; 305-282-3792; email [email protected] to schedule. Exact location will be provided upon booking. Wynwood Pride Festival Wynwood Pride 2025 is bringing the heat all month long with a stacked lineup of concerts, drag performances, pool parties, art pop-ups, and more across its namesake neigh- borhood. From June 1 to 29, the festival takes over Wyn- wood with weekend programming spanning multiple venues, from galleries and bars to outdoor markets. The main stage is known for high-energy sets from DJs, drag su- perstars, and buzzy pop acts — past performers include Charli XCX and Marina. Weekends from Sunday, June 1, to Sunday, June 29, at various venues in Wynwood; wynwood- pride.com. Admission costs vary. Taste the Rainbow at Toro Toro Celebrate Pride with a colorful sip at Toro Toro, the Pan- Latin steakhouse inside the InterContinental Miami, PRIDE GUIDE Pride Month events in Miami and Fort Lauderdale. BY JANE LACROIX CommuniTea Dance at the Adrienne Arsht Center >> p11 Photo by World Red Eye PRIDE 2025
