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Welcome from the Executive Director ued to grow into the unique week-long festival that brings together an international LGBTQ crowd of thousands. And we all know what can happen when you bring together such extraordinary people, music, entertainment, and world-renowned DJ talent, all set in beautiful Miami Beach — Queer magic -- nothing less!
Queer Power. Queer Action. Queer Joy. We need all of these, now more than ever. We face a challenging year for our community -let’s be honest, for this country and the world. It will be a year filled with pain and opportunity. A Presidential election, continued attacks on our community, global crises and more. It is crucial in the midst of all the challenges we have to face that we take time to come together and feed our souls, and that is what Winter Party Festival is here for.
The National LGBTQ Task Force has the distinct honor of putting together this fabulous Festival, which is much, much more than a celebration: it is a unique and exceptional event that funds the Task Force’s activism and community work while also giving back a substantial amount of the proceeds to support local organizations in Florida.
I am asked frequently why the National LGBTQ Task Force continues to hold this Festival in Florida given all the anti-LGBTQ+ legislation that keeps getting passed here. Why not pull up stakes and take our party somewhere else? But the Task Force is committed to achieving full freedom, justice, and equity for every member of our community, so as long as our people are here, we’re going to be here. And can you think of any better way to combat “Don’t Say Gay,” book bans, attacks on trans affirming healthcare and all the other attacks being directed at our community than throwing the biggest queer party in the country in Florida’s most populated county?
Yes, throughout this week I hope you experience queer joy like you never have before. And while you’re doing that, know that the contribution you are making when you join us in Miami Beach is fueling our ability to take queer action and build queer power. So…..dance your ass off! We will be right there with you on the dance floor! And when the house lights come up on the final party, join our mission to Queer the Vote in 2024. I am so grateful that we will all return from this celebration and get back in the fight refreshed, renewed and confident in the love and support of every one of you that comes to Winter Party Festival.
This is also deeply rooted in the origins of Winter Party, which was launched in 1994 as a single dance party on the beach to raise money to oppose an antigay ballot initiative. It was an immediate sensation and has contin-
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Welcome to the National LGBTQ Task Force’s 2024 Winter Party Festival! Our community continues to face challenges around the world, across the U.S., and here in Florida. We are often told that it is not okay to be who we are or to love who we love. This week, we invite you to escape to the magical experience that is Winter Party. We invite you to express yourself in your fabulous looks and the way that you embrace your partner or your friends. We invite you to say hello to people you don’t know yet and make new connections!
that are working to provide services, effect real change, and make it a safe place for all LGBTQ people and their families to live. The Task Force has donated over $3.6 million to over 100 local organizations. We are extending our heartfelt thanks to the City of Miami Beach. The City Commission and staff have always been so supportive of the Festival, the National LGBTQ Task Force, and the LGBTQ community. And, of course, this event would not be possible without the help of our incredible sponsors — please support them.
Winter Party Festival is about celebrating you, our guests, and the beauty that is the LGBTQ+ community. Winter Party began in 1994 when four community leaders decided to throw a one-day beach party for South Floridians to raise money to fight a statewide anti-LGBTQ initiative. Thanks to you and thousands of people like you, it has grown into a world-class, week-long fundraiser attended by over 10,000 guests from around the world and has raised over tens of millions of dollars. The funds raised from Winter Party are critical to support the work of the Task Force and local South Florida LGBTQ non-profits
We would like to extend a special thank you to the Task Force staff, our devoted Festival Committee members, and the hundreds of volunteers that support Winter Party Festival during the week of the festival. Working alongside these amazing individuals, who have become our chosen family, is a privilege. We can’t wait to welcome you! Thank you for supporting Winter Party Festival and welcome to Miami Beach! Let’s make some incredible memories this week!
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Tickets, Passes and Wristbands MULTI-EVENT PASSES
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at Oasis Wynwood from 5 PM to 7 PM. You must exchange your pass voucher for a wristband by 7 PM on Saturday, March 2. The Welcome Center phone number is 305-390-8348.
At Winter Party Festival, guests who purchase multi-event passes receive wristbands for admission to events. Online pass purchasers will receive an email voucher and receipt, which can be exchanged for a wristband at the Welcome Center. Wristbands are worn throughout the Festival and cannot be removed or shared. You cannot use the email voucher for admission to events.
Even if you received all your tickets via email, we still invite you to visit the Welcome Center to pick up a complimentary gift bag and meet other guests.
PASS PURCHASERS ARRIVING AFTER WELCOME CENTER HOURS
All passes must be purchased online. They will not be available in the Welcome Center.
We realize that some of our out-of-town guests may arrive in Miami Beach after the Welcome Center closes. Pass purchasers can still gain admission to that night’s dance event. When you arrive at the dance venue, go to Will Call. You will need to show identification to receive admission to the event, and you will need to go to the Welcome Center the next day to pick up your wristband. Using your wristband provides express entry into the venue, so we encourage you to come to the Welcome Center before the event if at all possible. REMINDER: There will be no Will Call for ticket purchasers at each event. You MUST bring your ticket (printed or mobile version) with you for admission to the event.
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Winter Party Festival uses mobile/print-athome tickets through ShowClix. You purchase tickets online and receive your tickets via email so you can download them to your phone or print them and bring them with you to the venues. PLEASE NOTE: There will be no Will Call for ticket purchasers at each event. You MUST bring your ticket (printed or mobile version) with you for admission to the event. WELCOME CENTER WILL CALL All passes purchased require you to pick up your wristbands at the Winter Party Festival Welcome Center. The Welcome Center closes at the host hotel at 3 PM on Saturday and reopens
UPGRADES Ticket or pass upgrades (if available) can only be purchased at individual events.
WELCOME CENTER LOCATIONS AND HOURS OF OPERATION ARE:
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• Passes are wristbands you wear all week. • Wristbands must be picked up on Saturday, March 2, 3 pm. They will be available at the Welcome Center (located at the Royal Palm) through 3 pm. They will also be available from 5pm to 7 pm at the entrance to the Under One Sun Party at Oasis Wynwood.
Royal Palm Hotel , 1545 Collins Ave, Miami Beach
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 29
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FRIDAY, MARCH 1
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SATURDAY, MARCH 2
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• Ticket purchasers must bring a printed or mobile ticket to the event. There is no Will Call for individual ticket purchasers.
Oasis in Wynwood, 2335 N Miami Ave, Miami
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There is NO Will Call at the Beach Party, Sunday, March 3
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WINTER PARTY CARES HEALTH & WELLNESS AT WINTER PARTY FESTIVAL Winter Party Festival is the most fun, sexy and friendly LGBTQ festival in the world. But it’s way more than a party, it’s also a community fundraiser to continue the fight for full freedom, justice and equity for all. As producers of this world-renowned LGBTQ festival, the National LGBTQ Task Force recognizes that we have a responsibility to help our community stay safe and healthy—not just at Winter Party, but in all aspects of life.
ed for most sexually active people. Only your doctor can prescribe PrEP, and Winter Party will have numerous partners on-site at various events that can provide additional information and referrals to those interested. Educate yourself about STI’s: While PrEP has significantly cut the rates of new HIV infection in communities where it is widely used, it has also led to an increase in unprotected sex. PrEP can prevent the spread of HIV, but it does not protect against other Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI’s) including syphilis, gonorrhea and hepatitis A, B and C, which are becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotic treatment. Condoms will help reduce your risks of STI’s. Please play safe. Educate yourself, protect yourself, and discuss these risks openly with your sexual partners.
This year, like every year, we’re fortunate to partner with a number of health, education, social service, and harm-reduction organizations dedicated to the well-being of our community. Logos for these partners are included on the opposite page. As you attend Winter Party, we ask you to heed these important health and safety tips. If you’re sexually active, protect yourself and your partner(s): Complimentary condoms, provided by Florida Health, and personal lube packets, sponsored by WET, will be distributed in your gift bags, at the Welcome Center, and throughout the festival at various events. If you engage in sexual contact, please do so safely.
Know your limits: If you drink alcohol, do so in moderation. On hot, sunny days, don’t forget to alternate alcohol with water. If you consume drugs, know exactly what you’re taking and what risks are associated. Illegal drug use is strictly prohibited at Winter Party, but we also realize that we have no control over what people consume in private. Educate yourself about the effects and unique risks associated
Consider PrEP: Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is an HIV preventive measure, intend-
with various drugs, as well as elevated risks of mixing substances. Our partners at DanceSafe will be present at the main weekend events and available for further discussion and custom-tailored advice.
someone who does, look for the nearest staffer on radio who will help you find the medic on-call. If your friend appears to be excessively buzzed, don’t leave them alone. Our medical services partners, ParaDocs, are here to help.
Be aware that not all drugs are created equal; some carry much greater risks than others. Crystal meth is one of the most physically addictive and destructive drugs ever known. If you use meth, or are thinking about trying it, we urge you to reconsider. Visit MethProject.org for additional details and support.
Limit sun exposure: It might sound cliché, but don’t forget to pack your sunscreen, lip balm, hats and sunglasses. The Miami sun can be scorching! Wear sunscreen and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. We love you—and we want you to stay happy and healthy!
Care for each other: We have medical staff on call at every event. If you feel sick, dizzy, faint, or otherwise need help, or if you see
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2024 Social Events WELCOME RECEPTION
LOCALIZE Presented by Avita Pharmacy, Prevention 305, Q Care Plus
Wednesday, February 28 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Royal Palm South Beach Miami, 1545 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
Thursday, February 29, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Nathan’s Bar, 1216 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach
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Bienvenidos, bienvenue, Willkommen, bemvindos, benvenuti, ًالهس و ًالهأ, 歡迎... no matter what language you speak or what corner of the world you come from, Winter Party welcomes you with open arms! Please join us as we celebrate the launch of the 2024 Winter Party Festival and the grand opening of our Welcome Center. Enjoy complimentary cocktails provided by XXI Martinis, along with some great entertainment. You’ll have the opportunity to pickup your passes, snag a free welcome bag, and visit our fabulous vendors.
Our friends at Avita Pharmacy, Prevention 305, and Q Care Plus present our popular community-building and networking event, LOCALIZE, where guests from around the world enjoy drink specials, raffle giveaways, beautiful people and the fabulous energy of our surprise hosts and DJs. This event also features an open conversation about sexual health and the pros and cons of PrEP as an effective way to prevent and stop the spread of HIV. Get there early – the first hour (7-8pm) features complimentary cocktails provided by XXI Martinis.
VIP COCKTAIL RECEPTION
Friday, March 1, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM The Standard Miami Beach, 40 Island Avenue, Miami Beach Pass Access: VIP Pass Join us at one of Miami Beach’s most beautiful settings, The Standard, for our annual Winter Party Festival VIP Cocktail Reception. Socialize with the crème de la crème of people in our community -- leaders, celebrities, influencers, and other VIPs -- while you discover more about the National LGBTQ Task Force’s work and impact. This cocktail-style event by the water features an open bar, a modern violin performance and remarks by Task Force Executive Director Kierra Johnson. As the Task Force gears up for a year of work to Queer the Vote, we will honor two longtime community activists who will be among those leading the charge in Florida: Todd Delmay, the Executive Director of SAVE, and his husband Jeff Delmay, Board Co-Chair of Equality Florida.
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2024 VIP Cocktail Reception Celebrates Todd and Jeff Delmay
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ately in Miami-Dade County; couples in the rest of Florida had to wait until midnight on January 6 to tie the knot. The Delmays and another couple from the case left the courtroom, went immediately to the Clerk of Courts’ Office, got a marriage license, and then returned to the judge’s chamber, where she married them. Surrounded by news cameras and members of the community, they were the first same-sex couples in history to be legally married in Florida.
Our hope for the 2024 Winter Party Festival is that our community can come together and experience enormous joy and renewal – because for the rest of 2024 we’ll need all the energy we can muster during this crucial election year. The Task Force’s number one priority this year is to Queer the Vote across the nation, and we know Florida will be one of the most important battlefields. It seemed very fitting then to recognize Jeff and Todd Delmay at our VIP Cocktail Reception – a couple who has been at the forefront of Florida LGBTQ civil rights movement and who now represent the union of two of Florida’s most influential activist organizations.
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Together they now represent the two organizations that made their marriage, and marriage equality itself, a reality in Florida. Jeff is the Board Co-Chair of Equality Florida, and Todd recently became the Executive Director of SAVE. Together they continue to fight for their family by supporting pro-LGBTQ+ policies and candidates. Their work also includes founding the Hollywood LGBTQ+ Council and its signature My Hollywood Pride Festival, a unique family-inclusive event for everyone and all ages.
The Delmays were one of six plaintiff couples, along with Equality Florida, who sued the Miami-Dade Clerk of Courts in state court in 2014 for the right to marry in Florida. Soon after their case was filed, a federal case was filed by SAVE and the ACLU seeking the recognition of samesex marriage for couples who had married outof-state and deserved equal treatment for their marriages when they returned. Both cases were found in favor of the plaintiffs!
Additionally, Jeff and Todd are husbands, fathers and entrepreneurs. They adopted their son Blake at birth in 2010 and are very proud of his achievements as a 7th grader in a Florida public school. They have both spent over 20 years in the travel industry, and their family business specializes in hotel bookings for special events, including Winter Party!
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2024 dance events OFFICIAL WINTER PARTY FESTIVAL KICKOFF EVENT
ELEVATE POOL PARTY FRIDAY, MARCH 1 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24 10:00 PM - 3:00 AM
ROYAL PALM SOUTH BEACH 1545 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
THE EAGLE WILTON MANORS 2209 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
PASS ACCESS: VIP
Can’t wait to hit the dance floor? You’re in luck! Warm up for Winter Party at our Official Winter Party kickoff event at The Eagle Wilton Manors, our favorite leather bar. Tear up the dance floor to the sounds of DJ Johnny I from New York. Known for his unique blend of tribal, techno, and house, Johnny will keep you on your feet all night long.
Bathe in the sun and cool off with a splash at Elevate Pool Party! It’s the perfect way to spend your afternoon and gear up for an action-packed weekend as Winter Party Festival takes over the pool at our host hotel, the Royal Palm South Beach. You’ll be lifted to another world with the beats of DJs Eliad Cohen and Jesus Montanez transporting you to a whole new realm.
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 29 10:00 PM - 5:00 AM
FRIDAY, MARCH 1 9:00 PM - 3:00 AM
MAD CLUB 55 NE 24th Street, Miami
WYNWOOD MARKETPLACE 2250 NW 2nd Ave, Miami
PASS ACCESS: VIP and Festival Start your Winter Party Festival weekend at Ignite, our Thursday Night dance event! First, DJ Dawson gets your weekend started with his energizing beats and captivating sounds. Then, chart-topping DJ Leanh brings his Brazilian flair and unbeatable remixes to close out night one with memories you will never forget!
PASS ACCESS: VIP, Festival and Weekend Winter Party Festival & Hilton Wolman Events crank up the thermostat on the weekend at HEAT. At our completely reimagined Friday night, you can hit the dancefloor early and dance the night away at the spectacular new outdoor venue, Wynwood Marketplace. Hailing from roots of the underground scene, both DJs have become chart-topping artists in their own right. We cannot wait for Deanne to spike the temperature on our Friday night with her sensual, undeniable energy. Then the dance floor stays hot as Eddie Martinez carries us through a night of salacious fantasy and lust. VIP tickets include priority entry and complimentary select cocktails from 9pm-1am. 20
UNDER ONE SUN
WINTER PARTY & MASTERBEAT PRESENT: FIRE & ICE
SATURDAY, MARCH 2 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM OASIS WYNWOOD 2335 N. Miami Ave, Miami
SATURDAY, MARCH 2 10:00 PM - 7:00 AM
PASS ACCESS: VIP, Festival and Weekend
M2 NIGHTCLUB, 1235 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach
No stranger to tearing up the decks of Winter Party, DJ Jace M will fill the dance floor with joyous beats that will keep us reveling in his unique blend of musical style. Known for his epic parties in Detroit and beyond, Jace’s blend of sound will create the perfect atmosphere on the dance floor. Then, step into the sunlight and raise your hands up for the triumphant return of CircuitMOM to the Winter Party stage for a special performance!
PASS ACCESS: VIP, Festival and Weekend After the sun goes down, a world of dualities awaits on Miami Beach as Winter Party Festival and Masterbeat take you to a place where fire & ice meet! For all our flame-fanning pyromaniacs and ice-cold heartbreakers, this night is for you to find your match!
Closing us out is DJ Derrick Carter – a pinnacle of the Chicago nightlife and queer party scene who is loved for his free-flowing sets that traverse outside of classic-house club sounds, seamlessly incorporating old-school disco, soul, jazz and other genres world-wide! Headlining Under One Sun this year, Derrick will be bringing his infectious energy and masterful mixing skills for his Winter Party debut!
Whether you’re turning up the temperature or bringing a frosty allure, prepare to be captivated as Calagna graces the decks with their dynamic and spellbinding sounds. Then, the fiery sounds and icy teases fuse as Abel guides us deep into the morning light. A masterclass in music and mood will effortlessly transport you to a blissful realm on the dancefloor.
With state-of-the-art production, Oasis Wynwood becomes your own slice of Heaven! You’ll have everything! A diverse blend of food and beverage options, multiple lounges, and so much more to explore! VIP tickets include complimentary select cocktails as well as water, sodas and mixers from noon to 4 pm.
We are so excited to take over the immaculate 35,000-square-foot M2 Nightclub, boasting some of the best sound and lighting in South Beach! Things are sure to get steamy as we take the fun well into the morning hours — until 7am. VIP tickets include priority entry and complimentary select cocktails from 10pm-2am. 21
2024 dance events THE BEACH PARTY
features in the global LGBTQ scene, GSP and Dan bring a fusion of sounds from all around the world right to our dance floor!
SUNDAY, MARCH 3 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Don’t miss our exclusive vendors at this event. Soak up the sun during the day, and dance into the night - this is one you will not want to miss!
SANDS OF SOUTH BEACH, 10th Street & Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
This event offers GA, VIP, and Cabana Club ticketing options:
PASS ACCESS: VIP, Festival, Weekend and Climax
• VIP tickets include priority entry, open bar by Bacardi, separate restrooms, and access to an elevated VIP Experience platform, sponsored by Mistr.
Fantasy becomes reality on the sun-kissed sands of Miami Beach! Combining their musical prowess and suave, iconic DJ GSP makes his Winter Party Festival debut, and DJ Dan Slater makes his triumphant return to our lineup. Together, they will make Winter Party history, going backto-back (b2b) for ONE, EPIC SET with the ocean as the backdrop. Two of the most well-known
WINTER PARTY & MASTERBEAT PRESENT: FANTASY ISLAND
AFTERGLOW MONDAY, MARCH 4 5:00 AM - 12:00 PM LVL ONE NIGHTCLUB, 30 NE 14th Street, Miami
• Cabana Club tickets include priority entry, open bar by Bacardi, private air-conditioned restrooms, and access to our exclusive and elevated Cabana Club.
PASS ACCESS: VIP, Festival and Climax The fantasy knows no end this Winter Party Festival as we partner up with Hilton Wolman Events to bring you our legendary after-hours party, Afterglow. The ever-iconic Tom Stephan returns this year to transport us to a world of dancing through Monday morning’s light. He will bring an unrelenting hybrid of New York after-hours and East London sounds to create a truly unique dance-floor experience that is unrivaled in terms of intensity, creativity, and fluidity. Feel the love of our community and revel in the Afterglow. Don’t miss this!
SUNDAY, MARCH 3 10:00 PM - 5:00 AM M2 NIGHTCLUB, 1235 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach PASS ACCESS: VIP, Festival and Weekend
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Magic and paradise meet in South Beach as Winter Party Festival and Masterbeat present Fantasy Island!
MONDAY, MARCH 4 10:00 PM - 5:00 AM
Let your imagination run wild as internationally acclaimed DJs Tomer Maizner and Sagi Kariv transport you to an entirely different world where mystical delights create memories that are anything but ordinary.
PALENQUE NIGHTCLUB 1115 NW 22nd Ave, Miami PASS ACCESS: VIP
The massive, multi-level M2 nightclub will become a place far away from the realities outside as we dance into the early morning! What fantasy will YOU bring to the island?
ACTION! Finale will be the exclamation point to your Winter Party experience. Produced by Work Entertainment, this high-energy event returns on Monday, March 4th and welcomes back Winter Party veterans DJs Jerac and Alex Acosta. This event is not to be missed!
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Winter Party Gives Back
The goal in 2023 was to increase the scale and impact of philanthropic resources aimed at enhancing the well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer communities in South Florida. In May 2023, grants were awarded that focused on funding the high priority issues areas in the LGBTQ+ community including:
have the financial resources to gather, organize, advocate, and build coalitions with one another. Trans individuals will have increased access to gender-affirming care, name change services, free or discounted mental health counseling, and increased access to hormone replacement therapy for youth and adults.
Youth: To create and expand safe spaces and provide mental health support for LGBTQ+ youth.
Resources to advance LGBTQ+ friendly policies at the state and local level.
Trans Health: To ensure continuous access to gender-affirming medical and mental health care for trans youth and adults.
Advocacy organizations will have increased resources to educate the community about proLGBTQ+ candidates.
Advocacy: To help amplify the voice and power of the LGBTQ+ community.
Critical funding for organizations working with youth to pivot and be creative in how they reach and support LGBTQ+ students.
The 2023 grant awards totaled over $350,000: $300,000 in unrestricted support to 12 organizations working at the intersection of the areas of highest need in support of LGBTQ+ communities in South Florida; and at least $50,000 to support local LGBTQ+ coalitions as well as Gay Straight Alliances (GSAs) within Miami-Dade County Public Schools and local universities.
As we begin 2024, the LGBTQ+ Equity Fund partners are continuing to scan the field to understand where the most aggressive threats to the LGBTQ+ community in Miami exist as they begin to consider where our responsive funding will be most impactful.
The expected impact of this funding will be:
To learn more about the LGBTQ+ Equity Fund visit https://sflgbtqequity.org/.
LGBTQ+ empowerment groups and GSAs will
When the National LGBTQ Task Force assumed responsibility for producing South Florida’s two major fundraisers in 2004, the organization agreed to maintain their place as a stream of funding for the local community. From 2005 to January 2021, the Task Force donated close to $3.25 million to The Miami Foundation’s LGBTQ Community Fund. Over 80 organizations serving the South Florida LGBTQ community received grants during this period.
make decisions about the issue areas to address and the grantees to award. The Fund’s strategy is to be responsive to the ever-evolving issues that impact the prosperity and health of the LGBTQ community in South Florida. It seeks to use resources to strengthen the infrastructure that allows LGBTQ+ organizations to advocate for their well-being in a time of enhanced political divisiveness.
In 2022, in the wake of the passage of Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill, the National LGBTQ Task Force, The Miami Foundation and Our Fund Foundation came together to evolve The Miami Foundation’s LGBTQ Community Fund into the LGBTQ+ Equity Fund to support and strengthen South Florida’s LGBTQ+ community and respond to timely, urgent community needs. The three groups work in concert, with input from expert advisors in the field, to
Since it was established two years ago, the Task Force has donated $280,000 to the fund. The Fund has been very proactive in raising additional money from other donors and a total of $738,000, including the Task Force gifts, has been raised from a variety of sources. In 2022, the Fund focused on organizations that provide critical mental health resources, safe spaces, and support for LGBTQ+ youth. $140,000 was awarded – $10,000 each to 14 organizations. 26
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OFFICIAL WINTER PARTY FESTIVAL KICKOFF EVENT
LOCALIZE Presented by Avita Pharmacy, Prevention 305, and Q Care Plus
ELEVATE POOL PARTY
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THE BEACH PARTY
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Royal Palm South Beach 1545 Collins Avenue Miami Beach 2:00PM - 7:00PM
Oasis Wynwood 2335 N. Miami Avenue Miami 12:00PM - 7:00PM
Sands of South Beach at 10th Street Miami Beach 1:00PM - 8:00PM
LVL One Nightclub 30 NE 14th Street Miami 5:00AM - 12:00PM
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M2 Nightclub 1235 Washington Avenue Miami Beach 10:00PM - 7:00AM
M2 Nightclub 1235 Washington Avemue Miami Beach 10:00PM - 5:00AM
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The Eagle Wilton Manors 2209 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors 10:00PM - 3:00AM
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WINTER PARTY WELCOME RECEPTION Royal Palm South Beach 1545 Collins Avenue Miami Beach 7:00PM - 10:00PM
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Nathan’s Bar 1216 Washington Avenue Miami Beach 7:00PM - 10:00PM IGNITE MAD Club 55 NE 24th Street Miami 10:00PM - 5:00AM
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Palenque Nightclub 1115 NE 22nd Avenue Miami 10:00PM - 5:00AM * Schedule as of February 2, 2024. Subject to change.
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About task force The National LGBTQ Task Force advances full freedom, justice and equality for LGBTQ people. We are building a future where everyone can be free to be their entire selves in every aspect of their lives. Today, despite all the progress we’ve made to end discrimination, millions of LGBTQ people face barriers in every aspect of their lives: in housing, employment, healthcare, retirement, and basic human rights. These barriers must go. That’s why the Task Force is training and mobilizing millions of activists across our nation to deliver a world where you can be you. For more information, go to thetaskforce.org.
Board of Directors • C3 Board of Directors Erik Richard Morin Co-Chair Miami, FL Rodney McKenzie, Jr. Co-Chair, Brooklyn, NY Colgate Darden Treasurer Fort Lauderdale, FL Dr. Jerry Abraham Los Angeles, CA
C4 Board of Directors
Peter Chandler Washington, DC
T. Aaron Hans Minneapolis, MN
Candelario Saldana Charlotte, NC
Candy Cox Washington, DC
Donald Hayden Miami, FL
Almas Sayeed Los Angeles, CA
Vanessa Daniel Tacoma, WA
Sian Lewis Washington, DC
Dr. Anika Simpson Washington, DC
Alfredo Del Cid San Francisco, CA
David M. Pérez Washington, DC
Kim Stone Miami, FL
Liebe Gadinsky Miami Beach, FL
Jeremy Rye San Francisco, CA
Kevin Wang Seattle, WA
Chair Juan Peñalosa Miami Beach, FL
Secretary/Treasurer Peter Chandler Washington, DC Pamela Coleman Santa Fe, NM
Colgate Darden Miami Beach, FL Jeremy Rye New York, NY
Committee and Staff 2024 LEADERSHIP AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Jason Hellinger Festival Co-Chair René Wolfensberger Festival Co-Chair Elijah Batchelor Marketing Director Doug Bermudez Partnerships Director
René Carballo Social Programming Co-Director
Stephen Dominy Volunteer Relations Co-Director
Richard King Dance Programming Director
Walter Castaneda Fundraising Director
Ernesto Espejo Social Programming Co-Director
Robert Masterson Club Finance Director
John Fogleman Finance Director
Dharmendra Choudhary Committee Engagement Director
Russell Roybal Senior Advisor
J. Kelley Welcome Center Director
Tom Shepard Volunteer Relations Co-Director
Pranshu Shivastra
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We extend a heartfelt thanks to our Leadership Council members for their continued support of the Task Force and the Task Force Action Fund. Leadership Council members make an annual gift of $1,500 or more and give the Task Force the flexibility to build grassroots LGBTQ political power across the nation. If we have inadvertently omitted or incorrectly listed your name, please contact Jacky Goh, Chief Development Officer, at jgoh@thetaskforce.org. Current Leadership Council Donors as of June 30, 2023
THANK YOU TO OUR INDIVIDUAL DONORS President’s Circle ($100,000+) Elizabeth A. Scott & James Houston Andrew Solomon & John Habich Solomon Executive Circle ($25,000 +)
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Director’s Circle ($5,000+) Ralph Alpert C. David Bedford
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Sara J. Anderson
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Robert Holgate
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Janet M. Edwards
Miami-Dade Tourism Development Council
The Miami Foundation
Robin M. Bergen & Janine Hackett
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Craig H. Berry II
American Airlines
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CSAA Insurance Group
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Michael L. Curtis & Eric F. Thom
Evelyn & Walter Haas Jr., Fund
Director’s Circle ($5,000+)
Nicole & Wayne
Fox Rothschild
Amazon Inc.
National Domestic Workers Alliance Our Fund Foundation Rennert Vogel Mandler & Rodriguez, P.A.
Tzedek Social Justice Fund
San Francisco Pride
Uplift
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Vertical Bridge
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Daniel Marinberg & Carlos H. Canasi
Sherman Devitt
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