2022 Miami Beach Pride Guide by Miami Beach Pride

FESTIVAL PARADE WEEK-LONG EVENTS SPECIAL GUESTS LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FOOD AND BEVERAGES AND SO MUCH MORE!

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Miami Beach Mayor's Letter County Mayor's Letter

Board Chairman's Letter Festival Directors' Letter SRTA DAYANA Saturday Headliner

RAYE Sunday Headliner

Board Members/Staff

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Celebrity Grand Marshal Advocate Grand Marshal

Festival Map

Events Schedule Pride Week of Events

Sponsors

Festival Entertainment Lineup

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Community Grand Marshal

Legacy Couples Miami Beach Pride Angels

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FROM THE MAYOR

Welcome to the 14th Annual Miami Beach Pride Week and Festival. Since its inception in 2009, Miami Beach Pride has grown from a local event into a global one, with over 80,000 attendees last year. This will be the second year that Miami Beach Pride is a ten-day celebration, taking place from April 1st to April 10th. We hope to see you at the various Pride activations and events throughout the ten days, led by this year’s Grand Marshals. We will raise our rainbow flag at City Hall on Friday, April 1st, light up Lincoln Road that evening to commemorate Pulse and, of course, parade down Ocean Drive as part of our annual Pride Parade on Sunday. In between all the events please enjoy our beautiful beaches and scenic beachwalk just blocks away in our historic Art Deco district. Also, don’t forget to visit Pride Park, a beautiful new 5.8-acre park across from our stunning Convention Center. Our City is a one-of-akind destination that has something for everyone. Miami Beach is proud to host Pride Week once again and show how we are a global icon for equality as we support the spirit and culture of the LGBTQ community!

Enjoy!

Mayor Dan Gelber

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FROM THE COUNTY MAYOR

Dear Miami-Dade County residents and visitors,

Welcome to the 14th Annual Miami Beach Pride Festival, an inclusive event designed to celebrate the unique spirit and culture of our local LGBTQ+ community!

After a tumultuous 2021, we are so glad to be back on schedule for ten days of fun, fashion, and flavor from April 1st to April 10th.

For more than a decade, Miami Beach Pride has been a bastion of inclusion and joy in our community, bringing together individuals and families from all walks of life – as diverse as our community itself.

Miami-Dade County is a proud sponsor of this celebration, and as long as I am Mayor, you will always have an ally and a partner in County Hall.

With Pride,

County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava

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FROM THE CHAIRMAN Just over six months ago we produced our very first pandemicera Pride that presented more challenges than we have ever faced in our history. Mirroring the experience of so many, there was a tremendous amount of uncertainty, trepidation but also a deep commitment to providing a safe space to gather and express ourselves. The 2022 theme is “There’s No Place Like Home” and while it’s easy to point to the obvious symbols of the theme, for us it goes much deeper. The last two years have presented challenges as our personal yellow brick roads may have diverged from the paths we initially set out on. We might have been even more estranged from families for a host of reasons, and relied even more on our chosen families all while dealing with our own Wicked Witches. Yet, through it all we continue on in search of our own Oz, whether that’s the courage to come out, transition, embrace new pronouns, start families, find love or seek a new career to name a few. While often faced with adversity, the LGBTQIA+ community has always been resilient and this year’s Pride is dedicated to that.

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As an organization, we will continue to work hard to provide a festival and parade free of charge to welcome our brothers and sisters as well as our allies in the spirit of togetherness. This year, we have continued to expand our programming with a variety of social and cultural events we hope you find as interesting and fulfilling as it was to produce them. We remain abundantly grateful for the continued support for our sponsors, local leaders and our amazing volunteers! On behalf of the entire Board, we welcome you to our own little piece of Oz in the heart of Miami Beach.

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FROM THE FESTIVAL DIRECTORS Following the success of our post-pandemic iteration of Miami Beach Pride in September 2021, we are excited and proud to be bringing our week of events, festival and parade celebration of inclusivity, equality and unity back to our normal scheduled spring programming. Miami Beach Pride’s mission is to bring 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. Welcome to the celebration! We would like to extend our thanks to the unwavering support of the brands, companies and organizations who have proven their advocacy and alignment with our community by donating to our mission. Without these sponsors, the heartbeat of Pride, we would not be able to create these unforgettable experiences and build this massive festival for everyone to share in, for free. It is an honor for Rob and I to serve as co-festival directors for Miami Beach Pride. We and our team of rainbow warriors have worked tirelessly to plan, organize, and execute a series of cultural and arts events, exhibits, forums, showcases, and celebrations of Pride.

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There are few things that are more gratifying than creating a space for all members of our community to gather and celebrate in our creation of unity. The hours are long, and the work is hard, but it would not be possible without the collaboration of our valued staff and incredible volunteers. Together with our generous sponsors, numerous exhibitors and parade participants, world class entertainment and various community partners, we are certain that Miami Beach Pride 2022 will create memories that last a lifetime. In Pride,

Stephanie Swanson & Rob Legere

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THE DIRECTOR OF GRANTS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS

We should all take PRIDE in an organization that has pushed the boundaries of what a Pride Festival brings to its community. In positioning diversity, equitability and a culture of belonging at the heart of its core values, Miami Beach Pride continues to prioritize the most marginalized and underserved in our community including transgender and non-binary individuals, people of color, people with disabilities, elders, youth, and those who live at the intersections of these many complex identities. We recognize that it's vital for our festival event to be accessible and welcoming not only to people with differing sexualities but also to those of differing abilities. 2021 marked the first year of additional programming with specified intent to be more inclusive in its celebration of diversity. We curated specific events geared toward educating on social justice, health and wellness issues, celebrating our local queer artists, and a Legends Ball that was dynamically successful in Miami. This momentum continues in 2022 with the world premiere of The Legacy Couples: 400+ Years of LGBTQ Love exhibition and the launch of our new Calming Pavilion and Beyond Limits programming grant awarded from Challenge America/National Endowment for the Arts.

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By taking the lead in partnering/collaborating with vibrant mission-aligned cultural arts organizations in Miami-Dade including Arts for Learning Miami, Drag Queen Story Hour Miami, Florida Grand Opera, HistoryMiami Museum, Karen Peterson and Dancers, Miami Design Preservation League, Tango Out and others we are positioned to provide interdisciplinary content for our constituents and a vibrant performance space for art practitioners in South Florida. For the second year, our Queer Art Showcase in partnership with O, Miami will provide 14 artists with an opportunity to not only display their work but also an opportunity to build their businesses, and our Social Justice Health & Wellness Evening will provide an opportunity for us all to stand up and advocate for human rights to support each other. All our cultural arts programming including all our entertainment in Lummus Park is offered for FREE – Join US!

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HEADLINER Saturday, April 9

CELEBRITY CRUISES STAGE Dayana Chavez Victoria,conocida en el ámbito musical como “Srta Dayana”,cursó estudios en la Escuela Nacional de Arte, en la Habana,Cuba. Su nombre artístico lo adoptó en 2012, tras ser bautizada así por Adriano Dj, luego de varias colaboraciones con diferentes agrupaciones como bailarina y Cantante. En 2015 lanza su primer CD-DVD titulado “De Ida Y Vuelta” , en Cuba,el cual fue nominado al Cubadisco 2015 en categoría Pop. Luego de ese disco, hace su primera incursión en el reggaetón junto al Chacal con la canción “El Mentiroso”, género que eligió para continuar su carrera como cantante, tras la popularidad que alcanzó tanto esa primera colaboración con el Chacal, como sus posteriores temas y/o colaboraciones; Soltera junto a El Taiger, A Ti Lo que te Duele, La Mentira, Noche Fría, entre otros, todos se han radiado en emisoras de Miami, Canadá, España como en otros países. Además de sus canciones como solista, que ha defendido muy bien con la temática del empoderamiento femenino, a colaborado con muchos artistas del reggaetón, la salsa y la bachata; tales como Jacob Forever, Yakarta, Lenier, Willy Chirino, Rey Ruiz, Daniel Santa Cruz, Yomil & Dani, Osmani García, entre otros.

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En julio de 2018 participó junto a varios colegas del género urbano cubano,en los Premios Juventud.Siendo la única artista femenina cubana hasta la fecha en presentarse en estos premios. Se ha presentado por 3 años consecutivos (2017, 2018, 2019) en el Cubatonazo.Evento organizado por la emisora de radio Ritmo 95.7 Cubaton y Más. En abril de 2019 se presentó en el Miami Bash, celebrado en el AA Arena. Evento organizado por Alex Sensation y SBS Radio,donde compartió escenario con artistas como Gente de Zona,Carlos Vives,Darell,Anuel AA, Nacho, Farruko y otros. El 24 de Mayo de 2019, lanza su primer álbum internacional “Victoria” En enero de 2020 sale el sencillo “Castigo” que cuenta con la producción musical del prestigioso productor dominicano Maffio, tema que se ha radiado en varias emisoras de USA y de países de América Latina. En 2021 lanzó el álbum “Por Ellas”. Obra que ella misma denominó como un homenaje a grandes Divas de la historia musical hispana. Artistas como Rocío Durcal, Lupita D’ Alessio, Jenny Rivera, Selena, por mencionar algunas, inspiraron a La Srta para realizar ese proyecto. 2022 comenzó con mucha música. Aunque la artista dio a luz recientemente a su bebita Victoria, no ha parado de trabajar y ya en el mes de abril vuelve a los escenarios. Su obra musical completa pueden encontrarla en todas las plataformas digitales.

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Four times BRIT nominated, RAYE is one of the most streamed artists in the world with over 2.3 billion Spotify streams of her music. She has a double-platinum, four platinum, two gold and three silver singles to her name. She is also indisputably one of the UK's premier songwriters. Her songs have amassed over 3 billion Spotify streams, having written for some of the world’s biggest artists including: John Legend, Ellie Goulding, Khalid, David Guetta, Diplo, and Beyonce. In 2019 she was awarded The BMI Impact Award in recognition of her 'ground-breaking artistry, creative vision and impact on the future of music.

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OUR BOARD MEMBERS | STAFF MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Miami Beach Gay Pride is to bring together lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community, their friends, allies and supporters in celebration of the unique spirit and culture of the LGBTQIA+ community.

THE MIAMI BEACH PRIDE TEAM BOARD OF DIRECTORS Bruce Horwich, Board Chairman Juan Sanchez, Vice Chairman Matthew Thomas, Treasurer Lilly Velez Polit, Secretary Nicole Alvarez, Board Council Enrique Arce, Board of Directors Paul Thomas, Board of Directors Henry Williams, Board of Directors Victor Diaz-Herman, Board of Directors Jeff Giordano, Board of Directors Patrick Gevas, Board of Directors Erik Martin, Board of Directors Steve Adkins, Advisory Board George Neary, Advisory Board Joel Stedman, Advisory Board Arthur Costa, Advisory Board

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STAFF Carol Coombes, Director of Grants and Cultural Affairs Cristina Beltran, Garden of Eve Manager Erin Stacey Visslailli, Director of Stages Jared Curry, Celebrity Assistant Stage Manager Kathleen Szwed, Compound Manager Marco Perez, Celebrity Stage Manager Melba DeLeon, Transportation Coordinator Merika Palmiste, Director of Operations Michael Mulheron, VIP Tent Director Miik Martorell, Signage & Visibility Nataly Franqui, Parade Director Nathan Sabo, Marketing Coordinator & Assistant Bar Director Nicole Griffin-Swanson, Inventory Control Manager Rob Legere, Co-Festival Director & Sponsorship Coordinator Robyn Ludy, Volunteer Director Stephanie Swanson, Co-Festival & Logistics Director Tabitha Pennington, TD Bank Stage Manager Vanessa Monroe, Tea Tent Manager William Hartig, Director of Ancillary Events

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GRAND MARSHALL Max Emerson is a writer, director, actor and model originally from Vero Beach, Florida. He uses his social media platforms to produce social justice projects. Max graduated from the University of Miami’s theatre conservatory with a BFA in Performance/Directing. There, he wrote and directed theatrical and film productions that premiered in Miami. The films were later screened at festivals across the USA. His novel Hot Sissy- Life Before Flashbulbs debuted in Miami, with a limited artistic run of 500 numbered copies (complete with original polaroid). They are nearly sold out. The E-Book is for sale at all major online vendors, and free to anyone currently in high school.

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Max crowdsourced funds for a film titled Hooked, a narrative centered around LGBT youth homelessness. Half of the proceeds from the film will go to benefit not-for-profit organizations whose missions align with the cause. Web series projects include Max Travel, Max’s Underpants, Drag Babies, Revenge Dates and Isolation Station. Max is currently based in Santa Monica, CA, but spends more than half of his time in other cities around the world. Check his Instagram to find out #whereInTheWorld Max is on Instagram, Twitter and Youtube.

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GRAND MARSHALL Enrique Santos is President and Chief Creative Officer of iHeart Latino. He heads iHeart Media's Latin direction and strategy. His daily signature morning show is syndicated nationally via Premiere Networks and airs live from iHeart's Miami station TÚ 94.9. Born to Cuban parents in Chicago, Illinois, Santos gravitates fluidly between the Hispanic and mainstream American radio landscapes. His bilingual broadcasts are a crossover hit combining humor, social satire, and political commentary to bridge the cultural and generational divide of a diverse cosmopolitan audience. Santos has built an enthusiastic following with a comedic repertoire consisting of phone pranks, interviews and a trademark form of fresh and unique interaction amongst celebrities. Enrique’s extravagant radio persona has made him one of the most popular Hispanic radio hosts in America and earned him unprecedented access to some of the biggest names in pop culture.

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The winner of the 2017 iHeartRadio “Latin Personality of The Year” Award is part of the exclusive roster of Marc Anthony’s talent agency MAGNUS Media. In 2015, Santos was named National/Syndicated Radio Personality of the Year by Radio Ink and was awarded the prestigious Medallas de Cortez Medal. In 2014, Santos was also named “My Favorite DJ” at Univision’s Premios Juventud. He is frequently invited to present and host some of the top award ceremonies of the music industry including ASCAP Latin Music Awards, Billboard Latin Music Awards and the iHeartRadio Music Awards. He also hosts and produces the annual iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina. Enrique has been named to Billboard's LatinPowerPlayer list for 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 consecutively.In June 2021, Enrique was named to Billboard's Pride List. Santos has recently launched “Hola, My Name Is...” an interview-style podcast that dives deep into the lives of celebrities, community leaders and regular people to discover how they remain resilient and successful.

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GRAND MARSHALL Tracy Young is a GRAMMY®️Awardwinning Producer, Remixer, DJ, Composer, and Owner of Ferosh Records. Young has "Officially Remixed" for over 100+ musical artists, including 14 exclusively for Madonna. Notably, she has racked up over 60 #1 U.S. Billboard Dance Club Chart hits since 2000. Young's career began in the early-90s at WPGC 95.5 in Washington, D.C. as a Mix Show DJ spinning Hip Hop. She later worked her way up to Music Director at the station, before acquiring the Southeast Regional Promotions Director for Interscope Records in Miami. The relocation to Miami allowed Tracy to thrive as a DJ with weekly residencies at iconic venues like Liquid, Club Space, Mansion Nightclub and Cameo, crowning her both the unprecedented "Queen of Clubs" in South Beach and a celebrity favorite. She went on to DJ various movie premieres, exclusive events, and album releases over the years, and most notably her remix work for Madonna.

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With 14 tracks to date, Madonna and Young’s most historic collaboration is the anthemic "I Rise" (Tracy Young Pride Intro Radio Remix), which won a GRAMMY at the 62nd Annual Awards. The GRAMMY marks Young as the first woman to win and be nominated in the "Best Remixed Recording" category since its inception in 1998. On November 23, 2021 the Recording Academy announced Young’s second nomination in the same category for “Constant Craving” (Fashionably Late Remix) with k.d. lang. The accolades continue as The City of Miami Beach, has awarded Young with a Proclamation Ceremony on December 11, 2019, officially naming "Tracy Young Day" in Miami Beach. A complete list of collaborations with artists like Cyndi Lauper, Beyoncé, Stevie Nicks, k.d. lang, Sofia Carson, Idina Menzel, Christina Aguilera, Gloria Estefan, Britney Spears, Katy Perry, Demi Lovato, Cher, Shakira, Debbie Gibson, P!nk, Rhianna, Lady Gaga and so many more.

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THE LEGACY COUPLES PROJECT

YEARS OF LGBTQ LOVE APRIL 1 - SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

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WWW.MIAMIBEACHPRIDE.COM Miami Beach Gay Pride, Inc. is sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture; the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. Additional funding for this program was provided through a grant from the Florida Humanities with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this exhibition do not necessarily represent those of Florida Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities

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SCHEDULE Friday, April 1

Friday, April 1

Legacy Couples Project: 400+ Years of LGBT Love Exhibit • Art Deco Museum, 1001 Ocean Drive Miami Beach Pride, YES Institute, and HistoryMiami Museum have collected and shared audio stories from Miami’s LGBTQIA+’s community for a new exhibition celebrating fourteen legacy couples from South Florida. Introduced as part of Miami Beach Pride’s first festival and parade in 2009, Pride’s Legacy Couples program recognizes same-sex couples who have been in committed relationships from ten years to more than five decades. Developed as a two-way conversation between older and younger generations, the first-hand audio stories are central to the broader telling of LGBTQIA+’s history in the area and the United States. Portraits, personal objects, on-camera interviews and first-hand audio accounts of the selected couples will be on display.

6pm • Pride Flag Raising Ceremony • City Hall, 1700 Convention Center Drive • FREE Join us as we raise the Pride flag at City Hall with the City of Miami Beach Mayor, Commissioners and Officials. Listen to speeches by City Officials and our Board Chairman as we ceremoniously raise the Pride flag, initiating our Pride Week of Events.

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7pm • Pride Lights the Night Flip the Switch Event • Lincoln Stage, 1111 Lincoln Road • FREE Miami Beach Pride's tribute to the Pulse shooting victims. We flip a giant switch illuminating Lincoln Rd in rainbow colors to commemorate the victims. Special guest speaker and Pulse survivor, Kenneth Melendez will flip the switch.

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Monday, April 4

2pm • Fun Dip by Sweet Spot - Official Kickoff Pool Party • Kimpton Palomar Rooftop, 1750 Alton Rd Miami Beach Pride Week kicks off with the OFFICIAL Rooftop Pool Party, FUN DIP by Sweet Spot featuring DJs Deanne and Grammy winning special guest, Hex Hector. Enjoy a 360° panoramic view of Miami Beach on the stunning Palomar Hotel rooftop while you dip, dance and party. With exciting performances, electrifying dancers, and the Miami golden hour on full display, this Miami Beach Pride Week kick-off event is certain to create a VIBE that is too SWEET to miss. GA tickets are $40, the Motto VIP Experience is $150 with access to the Motto VIP lounge (premium open bar and light bites provided by Osteria Morini), and a poolside cabana for up to 6 people (includes 1 bottle of Tito’s, 1 bottle of Prosecco, complimentary House Wine Rosé Bubbles plus mixers and charcuterie board. Get tickets at: www.miamibeachpride.com/pri de-events

6:30pm • Queer Art Showcase • Moxy Hotel, 915 Washington Ave • FREE Located in the hottest area of South Beach’s Washington Avenue, also known as the Art Deco district, Moxy South Beach is the host venue for the second edition of Queer Art Showcase, presented to the general public for free in partnership with O, Miami. Featuring photography, paintings, poetry and spoken word created by 18 LGBTQ+ artists, celebrate the art of the South Florida queer community while getting in the groove with throwback classic vibes curated by Deejay SmeeJay. All proceeds of art sales go directly to the artist.

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SCHEDULE Wednesday, April 6

Thursday, April 7

6:00pm • Social Justice, Health and Wellness Evening • Art Deco Museum, 1001 Ocean Drive • FREE In partnership with The Program in Gender & Sexuality Studies and LGBTQ Student Center at the University of Miami and the Division of Academic & Student Affairs Pride Center at Florida International University, Miami Beach Pride presents its second forum with a focus on hot social justice topics related to the LGBTQ+ Community. Hosted by the Miami Design Preservation League.

7pm • Legends Ball • Exchange Miami, 1532 Washington Ave Miami Beach Pride presents the second annual Legends Ball competition. Come witness fabulous ballroom houses compete for trophies and grand prizes as they take the stage competing in various ballroom categories to be crowned House Supreme. Be immersed in the ballroom culture as we dedicate this epic night to the South Florida ball community and vogue aficionados. Enjoy the pops, dips and spins from these talented Houses at the fully transformed Exchange Miami nightclub on Washington Avenue. Preferred seating is available. All are welcome. GA tickets are $30, $35 at the door. Preferred seating tickets are $50 and $70 at the door.

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SCHEDULE Friday, April 8 7:00pm • VIP Beach Affair • Lummus Park, 1130 Ocean Drive T-Mobile presents a night of entertainment and glamour. Get a sneak-peek of our festival while enjoying live entertainment, special celebrity guests, complimentary food and beverages and a ton of surprises only for our VIP guests. Tickets are $225 on miamibeachpride.com.

Saturday, April 9 12:00pm • Miami Beach Pride Festival Day 1 • Lummus Park, 1130 Ocean Drive • FREE Miami Beach Pride's festival yields an overwhelmingly impressive turnout becoming one of the largest festival activations to be produced in South Florida. An average of 150,000+ people attend annually.

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The Pride Festival is an exciting, two-day live music event in Lummus Park featuring multiple stages of live music and DJs. Check out DJs Duniel, Adora, Bill James and Otto accompanying Manu Manzo, Robbie Elias, Martyrini, Genesis Diaz, Lady M, and Loreana with headliner, Latin Pop Star, Srta Dayana on the Celebrity Cruises stage. This year’s TD Bank Stage lineup includes DJs Zehno, SDOT, La Trice Perry and many others.

Sunday, April 10 12:00pm • Miami Beach Pride Parade • Ocean Drive, between 5th St and 15th St• FREE The Miami Beach Pride parade has over 150 contingents with lavish floats, cheerleading quads, drag queens and many more organizations, foundations and groups who come together to celebrate and show their Pride. Gather along Ocean Drive to grab amazing giveaways and share in the celebration of unity, inclusivity and equality.

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OUR PAVILIONS

Festival Village with Exhibitors & Vendors Calming Pavilion + Beyond Limits Performance Stage (See Pages 79 & 80) “Garden of Eve” Women’s Pavilion Lambda Living Lounge Transgender Safe Space (Tea Tent) Prideline's Youth Village Safe Zone Activation Peroni Lounge Vizzy Hard Seltzer Trailer Activation Jack Daniel's Airstream and Games Activation Miller Lite Beer Truck Two performance stages (TD Bank Stage & Celebrity Cruises Stage) highlighting diverse Headliner performances from local/national artists/DJ’s

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SCHEDULE Sunday, April 10 1:00pm • Miami Beach Pride Festival Day 2 • Lummus Park, 1130 Ocean Drive The celebration continues following our Pride Parade with day 2 of our festival. Enjoy a brand new lineup of stellar entertainment including diva songstress Janice Robinson, Tai' Aysha, Robbie Elias, Andrew Darbyshire, DJs Alex Infiniti, Hottpants and Sushiman. Sunday’s main stage headliner is RAYE, a global icon making her US and Pride debut on the Miami Beach Pride stage. She has written songs for many accredited artists including Beyonce and John Legend. Pride revelers will also be treated to a set from House music favorite and Pride regular Beth Sacks in this grand conclusion to our Pride Week of Events and the final day of the festival.

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FESTIVAL LINEUP SATURDAY CELEBRITY CRUISES STAGE

SRTA DAYANA

MANU MANZO

ROBBIE ELIAS

DJ ADORA • ANDREW DARBYSHIRE GENESIS DIAZ • DJ DUNIEL • DJ BILL JAMES • LADY M LOREANA • MARYTRINI & DJ OTTO

TD BANK STAGE

DJ ZEHNO

DJ CINDEL • DJ LA TRICE PERRY • DJ SDOT

SUNDAY CELEBRITY CRUISES STAGE

RAYE

JANICE ROBINSON

BETH SACKS

TAI' AYSHA • ANDREW DARBYSHIRE ROBBIE ELIAS • DJ HOTTPANTS • DJ ALEX INFINITI DJ SUSHIMAN

TD BANK STAGE

DJ ABEL

DJ AJ REDDY • DJ DAN SLATER

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Mon. April 6 | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Moxy South Beach, 915 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, 33139 Located in the hottest area of South Beach’s Washington Avenue, also known as the Art Deco district, Moxy South Beach is the host venue for the second edition of Queer Art Showcase, presented to the general public for free in partnership with O, Miami. Featuring photography, paintings, poetry and spoken word created by 18 LGBTQ+ artists, celebrate the art of the South Florida queer community while getting in the groove with throwback classic vibes curated by Deejay SmeeJay. All proceeds of art sales go directly to the artist. We asked the 18 selected artists to describe their art and how it inspires conversations about the queer community in South Florida Ayari Marie Aguayo (she/her) Words are the messenger of the heart, inspiring action, affirming collective and individual feelings, creating pauses in our day to reflect on the experiences around and within us. Poetry is how I share these words - to allow space for queers of all backgrounds to be seen, heard, and loved. Clayre Benzadón (she/her) I would describe my art as experimental and queer in terms of the way that I attempt to deconstruct / play around with form and multilingualism within my work (an example of this can be illustrated in my bisexual-centric math poem titled "Category Theory"). My poetry has in part allowed me to come to terms with queer desire and sexuality, and this is also shown in my writing. The constant delving of linguistic experimentation within the poems also allows for each theme to transform into more mythological, unconscious, and psychological entities that hold within them more subtle aspects of surrealism and wordplay. I am grateful to have been able to share my work in the South Florida community in general. I most recently shared my poems of desire mostly recently while leading a Reading Queer workshop, a South Florida based organization, and which I hope has reached enough of our community as a result as well. Jonathan Brooks My art celebrates the colors of the rainbow which are part of the Pride flag of the queer community.

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Marco Caridad We should find unity, judge less, and love more! Art allows me to express myself fearless of “what will they say” throughout the firm strokes of my work and without seeking to make it perfect or beautiful. I have always been passionate about mixing reconstructed materials and creating visual textures using my intuition. The hidden and de-configurated with emphasis on repeating it insistently are projections of my frustrations about social injustice and my journey overcoming my own queerness as facing my fears of the homophobia created by my religious upbringing, translating it into intriguing marks/forms that seek to engage curiosity and make connections that can spark empathy. My studio is a laboratory space where I abstract concepts inspired by memories, identity, gender, and sexuality. I combine multiple disciplines (painting, sculpting, printmaking, literature, performing, and media arts) with as many techniques as I can experiment with; as in life, possibilities are endless having new technologies or machines every day to play with. I think that if Da Vinci, Picasso, or Warhol were alive, they would be trying to use laser cutting and NFTs as well. Heather Casseus My art gives me freedom from the heteronormative patriarchal binary systems. This freedom allows me to create artwork that showcases the Black and Brown queer community. Angeline Cesar By taking time alone to think and experiment about who you really are and what you want in life. Agua Dulce Gloriosa (they/he) Everything I create is an extension of who I am, how I process, and how it feels to move through the world through the intersections of identity I find myself in. As an ancestrally connected Latin transfluid brown gayboy - my expressions act as a resistance to the white heteronormative patriarchal standard by which we are expected to adhere to in this reality. The radical vulnerability exposed through my performances and poetry inspire introspection within the viewer, who will hopefully begin to reflect on their own intersectional identity and how it relates to other marginalized individuals. Maxwell Felman My digital art brings the LGBT+ Community into the metaverse.

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Leslie Anne Frye-Thomas Life's complexities energize Leslie Anne. As a queer artist of color, she's committed to reflecting these intricacies in her work. The author solidifies this in "Pum Pum Rock," the story of a young Jamaican woman who, years after surviving a brutal conversion therapy attempt, returns home not just to face her demons—but to bury them. Leslie Anne will be signing copies of her book. Nelida Jean-Baptiste Pellot My work is a meditation on my own energy as a queer trans person. Patrick Louis My work showcases fish and men in our underwater backyard off the coast of South Florida. Ali Miranda A collage of 'selfies' taken from gay-dating-sites, represents the different 'look' of the gay-men community. David Sexton My Mandalart speaks to my LGBTQ identity by depicting balance and harmony in the whole, while allowing for infinite diversity in the components that make it up. The word "mandala" means "circle" in sanskrit. There is room for all colors, all shapes, all diversity within the circle. That is what makes it beautiful... Ranijun Ruado (he/they) My poetry is a way for me to make connections and find a sense of community in our huge city. Like a flare fireworking in the sky—an attempt for someone to find me where I am and as I am. Michael Tronn Love Is The Answer is designed to inspire connection for the purpose of eliminating the illusion of disconnection. It is designed to end fear, hate, and prejudice. The mission of LITA and The Smiley Hearts is to teach people that we are all connected and related based on the physics that everything comes from the same origin, and thus we are all one big family. The Smiley Hearts illustrate Love Is The Answer through their existence as entities that each represent the subatomic particles of stardust from which all is made. Victor Vasquez The differences in size, shape and color of the pea-pod pieces speak not only to the fact that we in the LGBT+ community as a whole maybe different from the world community at large but also to the very many different individuals within our community and further, the differences that make up the richness within the subcultures within our queer community.

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DePaul Vera Vera uses collage to replicate elements of Miami Beach's art deco architecture. By merging such elements with found imagery of Queerness, Vera depicts his figures in a stationary oasis. Ordinary selfies of interracial couples are exalted, surrounded by colorful flatness, emphasizing moments of the everyday. Pastel tones caress dynamic shapes to rejuvenate editorials and pin-up men throughout the decades. While also dwelling on superficial desires, Vera's work highlights a celebratory aspect of the male nude, letting what's considered vulgar be emancipated. The Werkroom Our art is created to bring a new art experience to everybody and most importantly to bring fun!. At The Werkroom we use our queer artistic eye and imagination to produce clever art pieces inspired on childhood and fiction characters. We blend fantasy, fiction, and reality to create conversational art pieces. Schedule 6:30 pm – doors open 7:00 pm – 7:15 pm – O, Miami Poetry Festival presents Ranijun Ruado & Ayari Marie Aguayo 8:00 pm - 8:15 pm – O, Miami Poetry Festival presents Clayre Benzadón & Agua Dulce Gloriosa 9:30 pm – event ends

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OUR LEGACY COUPLES LEGACY COUPLES Miami Beach Prides Legacy Couples program, established during the first Pride in 2009, recognizes same-sex couples who have been in committed relationships of 10 years or longer. While all of us who are openly a part of the LGBTQ+ community are living and writing the history of our movement, its oftentimes the hidden stories of our queer elders who were at the forefront of the fight for equality and fairness who paved the way for our community to live as feely as we do today. We currently have 88 couples in our program spanning Baby Boomers, GEN X, and Millennials. LEGACY COUPLES RUBY - 40 YEARS & ABOVE Rafael Gomez & David Sendelbach | Frank Fiorentino & Bill Pease | Richard Firsten & Bruce Fontaine | Richard McVay & William Kelly | James Thompson & Tim Coleman | Keith Ridler & Greg Randall | Lynne Smothers & Malika Thomas | Marsha & Johanne Goffman | Simon Jemente Jr. & Ted Johnston

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OUR ANGELS ANGEL MEMBERS Our Angels Program is a program designed to help lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) students in MiamiDade County achieve their full academic and leadership potential. Miami Beach Pride is proud to continue its Angels Program in association with the Point Foundation, the nation’s largest scholarship-granting organization for LGBTQ+ students of merit. The organization empowers students and stimulates positive change through scholarship funding, mentorship, leadership development and community service training.

THANK YOU TO OUR ANGELS Keith Ridler Greg Randall Rodney Napier Kyle Napier Luis Rodriguez Paul Sasseville Brianna Myrie Jose Zaldivar Olive Watson Joel Stedman Peter Morales Danny Spring Jean Marc De Silva

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SOCIAL JUSTICE, HEALTH, AND WELLNESS EVENING Wednesday, April 6, 2022 | 6 pm – 8:30 pm Art Deco Museum | Miami Design Preservation League 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139 In partnership with The Program in Gender & Sexuality Studies and LGBTQ Student Center at the University of Miami and the Division of Academic & Student Affairs Pride Center at Florida International University, Miami Beach Pride to offer its second Social Justice, Health & Wellness Evening. Presented in conjunction with Baptist Health/Football Unites, this evening is is focused on the most salient topics facing the LGBTQ+ community today. SCHEDULE 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm Network and mingle over light bites and complimentary wine. Panel 1 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm (30 min panel + 15 min Q&A) DO SAY GAY From the Stonewall Uprising to the proliferation of Pride marches across the globe, our history gives us perspective, confidence and courage to come together as a community to address the importance of remembering who we are and where we have come from for future generations. We will talk about the importance of safe spaces in education for students and parents, and discuss the ripple effects of not having support systems for children. And we will discuss what we all can do to stand up and advocate for human rights to support each other. Moderator: Dr. Erica Jayne Friedman (They/She/He) | Associate Director, Pride Center at ‍Florida International University Dr. Friedman is a social psychologist with expertise in gender and queer studies and they are a part of the House of Milan in Miami’s ballroom scene. Panelist: Andrés Camilo Hernández (He/His/Him) | Entrepreneur & Activist Andres immigrated from Medellin, Colombia to the US at age 8. His impetus to join the US Army (despite the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy) came from a sense of moral debt to his new country. As a former US Army Captain, his platoon neutralized countless explosives during his Afghanistan deployment where he earned a Bronze Star. He is currently launching a digital and creative firm.

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SOCIAL JUSTICE, HEALTH, AND WELLNESS EVENING Panelist: Mariusz Gałczyński (He/His/Him) High School Teacher, International Studies Charter High School. Mariusz is an educator and independent researcher specializing in multicultural and international education. He teaches secondary English Language Arts and Research courses at International Studies Charter High School, where he also sponsors the school’s GayStraight Alliance. In addition, he leads Miami-based courses on identity and sustainability as part of the Borough of Manhattan Community College’s Au Pair Experience program. His scholarship includes Redefining Multicultural Education: Inclusion and the Right to Be Different (2014) with Dr. Ratna Ghosh; various contributions to books, academic journals, and media outlets; presentations at global education conferences—and an appearance on Jeopardy!, during which explained multicultural education to viewers Panelist: Dr. Steven Safren (He/His/Him) | Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Miami (UM), and Director of the UM Center for HIV and Research in Mental Health (CHARM). As an expert in evidence-based behavioural health treatments, Steven has conducted research domestically and internationally, and published several books on affirmative psychotherapy for sexual and gender minority populations as well as coping with medical illness. Previously from Boston where he was a Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School and Director of Behavioral Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, he has lived in Miami since 2015 with his two teenage children and husband. Panelist: Lilly Velez (She/Her) is a woman of trans experience and a member of the Board of Directors for Miami Beach Pride. As an advocate for trans rights, Lilly is committed to sharing her life and experience to provide support to other people of trans experience during their journey.

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SOCIAL JUSTICE, HEALTH, AND WELLNESS EVENING Panel 2 7:30 pm – 8:15 pm The History and Impact of an LGBTQ Minor in Higher Education This year the University of Miami celebrates the 10th year of its LGBTQ Minor, the oldest and only one in the state of Florida. Teaching, learning and doing LGBTQ studies promotes scholarly inquiry, education, and activism in communities. With LGBTQ rights being challenged on a political front it is important to know our history and how it impacts our communities. Moderated by Dr. Gisela P. Vega this panel will focus on the impact of LGBTQ courses and programs in higher education and the important role they play in the lives of our LGBTQ youth, students, faculty, staff, and greater community.

Moderator: Gisela P. Vega, Ed.D. (She/Her/They/Them) Director - LGBTQ Student Center, Adjunct Faculty in the Gender and Sexuality Studies University of Miami

Panelist: Robert Johnson (He/His/Him) Professor Department of Sociology

Panelist: Genesis Caridad Juarez (She/They) Undergraduate Student Majoring in Criminology with a LGBTQ Minor in GSS

Panelist: Sergio Papa Ruark (He/They) Graduate Student MA Student, Department of Anthropology, Coral Gables Campus Teaching Assistant for the GSS LLC Course miamibeachpride

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SATURDAY, APRIL 9

SUNDAY, APRIL 10

APRIL 1 @ 5pm

Pride Flag Raising Ceremony

Miami Beach City Hall

APRIL 1 @ 7pm

Pride Lights the Night

1111 Lincoln Rd

APRIL 2 @ 2pm

Fun Dip by Sweet Spot Pool Party

Kimpton Palomar Rooftop

APRIL 4 @ 7pm

Queer Art Showcase

Moxy Hotel

APRIL 6 @ 6pm

Social Justice, Health & Wellness Event

Art Deco Museum

APRIL 7 @ 8pm

Legends Ball

Exchange Miami

APRIL 8 @ 7pm

VIP Beach Affair

Lummus Park

Pride Festival - Day 1

Lummus Park

Pride Parade

Ocean Dr (5th St. - 13th St.)

Pride Festival - Day 2

Lummus Park

APRIL 9 @ 12pm APRIL 10 @ 12pm APRIL 10 @ 1pm

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