As Greater Miami & Miami Beach welcomes back Miami Beach Pride April 2-12 with a celebration of love, identity and inclusion, here are a few events taking place across the city, plus some accommodations and dining destinations for Pride.
WHERE TO PLAY/CELEBRATE MIAMI BEACH PRIDE
The celebration kicks off with the Pride Flag Raising at City Hall and continues with community favorites like the Family Picnic at Pride Park, the Queer Art Showcase at the Moxy South Beach, and the Mr. and Miss Miami Beach Pride Pageant. Additional highlights include “Drag Me to Pride” at Lummus Park featuring standout performers from RuPaul’s Drag Race, followed by the two-day Miami Beach Pride Festival and parade that transform Lummus Park into a waterfront hub of music, art and LGBTQ+ visibility. A full events calendar can be found HERE.
Lincoln Road
During Pride Month, Lincoln Road invites visitors to celebrate in one of Miami Beach’s most dynamic destinations. Stretching across eight pedestrian-friendly blocks, the open-air promenade brings together shopping, dining and culture in an atmosphere that reflects the diversity and energy of the community. Guests can explore a wide range of culinary experiences throughout the district, including new additions like Myka, serving Greek frozen yogurt, alongside favorites such as Issabella’s, MILA and Oro. Visitors can also explore the district’s collection of public art woven, adding another layer of creativity and cultural discovery to the experience. With a continued focus on inclusivity, community and connection, Lincoln Road remains a natural gathering place during Pride Month. Additional programming and experiences will be announced soon.
Instagram: @lincolnrd
Freebee
Ride with pride all weekend long thanks to Freebee, Miami Beach’s free, on-demand electric transportation service that makes it easy to hop between Miami Beach Pride events, hotels, dining and nightlife with zero emissions and maximum convenience. Whether you’re heading to the festival grounds, meeting friends on Ocean Drive or exploring nearby neighborhoods, Freebee offers an eco-friendly way to get around. Just download the app, request a ride and enjoy the journey.
WHERE TO STAY
The Betsy – South Beach (Along the parade route)
The Miami Beach Pride parade will begin on Fifth Street along Ocean Drive and travel to 15th Street, ending in front of The Betsy – South Beach, a Michelin Key oceanfront boutique resort. Beyond Miami Beach Pride, The Betsy is dedicated to year-round inclusivity, with LGBTQ+ artists’ works prominently displayed throughout. For example, “The Betsy Poetry Rail,” an installation featuring poetry etched into metal by water jets, honors 12 poets who have shaped Miami’s history and culture. Among these voices are LGBTQ+ advocates and writers, including Richard Blanco, the fifth presidential inaugural poet in U.S. history, whose work champions diversity, immigration rights and arts education, and Julie Marie Wade, a poet and Florida International University professor whose essay was a finalist for the 2024 Lambda Literary Award in LGBTQ+ Nonfiction. In The Piano Bar, The Betsy presents’ photography by Miami Beach native Andy Sweet, who captured Ocean Drive during the ’70s and ’80s—especially the LGBTQ+ population and older Jewish immigrants, many of whom were Holocaust survivors.
Address: 1440 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33139
Balfour Miami Beach
Located in Miami Beach’s South of Fifth neighborhood just steps from the sand, Balfour Miami Beach, a Registry Collection hotel, is an 82-room boutique property that has been refreshed by Miami-based Bigtime Design Studios to blend historic charm with contemporary comforts. Designed by famed Miami Beach architect Anton Skislewicz, the hotel spans two art deco-style buildings connected by a tropical courtyard and lined with abstract artwork inspired by nature and coastal modernism. Guest rooms feature hardwood or herringbone floors, Lavazza coffee stations, in-room bar carts and sustainable bath products. Amenities include a rooftop deck, a plunge pool, bike rentals and beachfront access. Balfour also offers SoFi Coffee, an artisanal community café, and Laurel Miami Beach, a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant led by Michelin-trained female Executive Chef Camila Olarte.
Address: 350 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Hotel Continental
Hotel Continental, a Tapestry Collection by Hilton property, is a retro-chic boutique hotel that welcomes all with open arms and a splash of color in curated artwork, creating an inclusive, pride-filled atmosphere where everyone can be who they are. Guests will be provided with complimentary branded bandanas to wear, colorful pool floaties and a candy bar in the Mixer. Whether lounging by the Miami Modern (MiMo)-inspired pool, sipping a cocktail at the retro Divebar, or cruising the scene with complimentary bikes, Hotel Continental invites guests to relax, recharge and bask in the joy of the season.
Address: 4000 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33140
The Goodtime Hotel
The Goodtime Hotel, Miami Beach, a Tribute Portfolio hotel, offers a lively escape that feels tailor-made for Pride. The boutique property spans an entire city block in a central, historic section of South Beach and features 266 stylish guest rooms, including a luxe specialty suite, each designed to be as expressive and colorful as the community it celebrates. From its pastel palette of mint, coral and pink to its many Instagram-worthy corners, The Goodtime radiates positivity, self-expression and inclusive energy. At its center is The Pool at The Goodtime Hotel, a 30,000-square-foot, high-energy pool club. Framed by scalloped cabanas and a candy colored deck, it is a place to connect and dance, especially during the signature weekend pool parties featuring top DJs.
Address: 601 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139
Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club
Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club, Autograph Collection is a 357-room oceanfront resort located along the Miami Beach Beachwalk in the heart of Mid-Beach. The hotel blends modern luxury with preserved art deco details, including original terrazzo floors in the lobby. Guests can relax across two pools with reserved cabanas, enjoy private beach service and explore on-property dining from casual beachfront bites at Bungalow Beach Bar & Grill to elevated Italian fare at Donna Mare Italian Chophouse. Recognized on Expedia’s LGBTQ-welcoming hotel list, Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club offers a centrally located home base for experiencing Miami Beach Pride and the surrounding festivities.
Address: 3925 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33140
The Gates Hotel South Beach
Experience the perfect combination of excitement and serenity at The Gates Hotel South Beach, an ideal retreat just a mile away from the Miami Beach Pride festivities. Nestled along the picturesque Collins Canal, this 235-room sanctuary offers an immersive Miami Beach experience with pristine beach access and programming catered to those who appreciate art, culture, design and community. The expansive first-floor deck overlooks the hotel’s pool with custom double-sided cabanas perfect for guests to relax under the sun. Steps from the hotel are cultural destinations such as Lincoln Road, the Bass Museum, and the area’s best dining, shopping, nightlife and entertainment.
Address: 2360 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139
WHERE TO DINE
Kung Fu Chicken
Fuel your Miami Beach Pride weekend at Kung Fu Chicken, Miami Beach’s newest destination for Asian street-food favorites. Located on Washington Ave., this go to spot offers crispy, marinated chicken, signature sandwiches and wraps, oversized cutlets and house-made sauces, plus tropical smoothies with boba. Bright, playful interiors and a JoJo mascot mural create a welcoming space where friends can gather and savor every bite. Open Monday through Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Kung Fu Chicken offers a lively, communal atmosphere perfect for dine-in or take out during Miami Beach Pride celebrations.
Instagram: @eatkungfuchicken
Address: 1502 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139
SoFi Coffee
SoFi Coffee is a hyperlocal café in Miami Beach’s South of Fifth neighborhood, designed as a cultural living room that encourages conversation and connection. Just steps from the Miami Beach Boardwalk and moments from the Miami Beach Pride festivities, the café serves hand-poured, locally roasted brews from Imperial Moto, iced matcha lattes with premium teas, wellness shots, fresh juices, conscious wine, rotating artisanal pastries from Bettant Bakery, and grab-and-go items, including oatmeal, BLT sandwiches, and chicken and tuna wraps made fresh daily in-house. Open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., SoFi Coffee blends refined hospitality with a relaxed atmosphere. The sun-washed interiors include a central wooden community table, velvet banquettes, midcentury lighting and sea green tiling, creating a stylish backdrop for Miami Beach Pride gatherings.
Instagram: @soficoffeesouthbeach
Address: Balfour Miami Beach, 344 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Laurel Miami Beach
In the heart of South of Fifth, Laurel Miami Beach offers a welcoming setting for revelers looking to refuel between festivities. Grounded in Old World culinary traditions with strong Mediterranean influences, the New American restaurant presents a seasonal menu that highlights local ingredients through dishes balancing coastal freshness with global flair. With its terrace and courtyard designed as community gathering spaces, Laurel embodies the spirit of connection that defines Miami Beach Pride. Guests can stop in for happy hour Monday through Saturday from 4-7 p.m., featuring $12 signature cocktails, $9 wines and Mediterranean-inspired bites. Wine enthusiasts can take advantage of Wine Wednesdays, with 50% off bottles from the sommelier-curated list. Laurel is open daily for breakfast (7-11 a.m.) and lunch (noon-5 p.m.) and dinner Wednesday through Saturday (5-10 p.m.).
Instagram: @laurelmiamibeach
Address: 350 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Uchiko Miami Beach
Only steps away from the Miami Beach Pride action, Uchiko from James Beard Award-winning Chef Tyson Cole brings nontraditional Japanese cuisine to a dining crowd that knows how to appreciate dishes that slay both the palate and the Instagram Story. Uchiko elevates smoke and char with a robust “from the hearth” section, where the yakitori grill takes center stage and chefs employ various smoking and curing techniques for both hot and cold preparations. A tasting menu displays the nuances and complexity of beef from Japan, Australia and the U.S., complemented by a daily selection of freshly flown-in fish. Central to the Uchiko dining experience is the spirit of sharing, where guests can delve into a variety of imaginative modern Japanese small plates, nigiri offerings and daily specials. Don’t miss the Japanese-inspired cocktails and Happy Hour Omakase available daily from 5-6:30 p.m.
Instagram: @uchikorestaurants
Address: 1759 Purdy Ave., Suite 102, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Donatella Restaurant
Located within Donatella Boutique Hotel, the stylish Donatella Restaurant invites Pride guests to savor la dolce vita through a menu that marries Italian authenticity with coastal sophistication. Homemade pastas crafted daily anchor a menu rich with Mediterranean tradition, from bright antipasti and crudo to decadent entrées like coal-seared branzino and crispy bone-in veal cutlet. Signature cocktails include the Mona Lisa, a blend of Grey Goose vodka, Chinola liqueur and tomato water, plus zero-proof creations such as Donatella’s Affair, made with matcha, orange juice and mint. Donatella offers private group dining and packaged experiences for dates, making it a romantic affair for any couples this Pride.
Instagram: @donatella.miami
Address: Donatella Boutique Hotel, 1350 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139
LT South Beach and The Piano Bar
After the Miami Beach Pride parade, fuel up at either of two incredible dining destinations at the Michelin Key Betsy Hotel—LT South Beach or The Piano Bar—perfectly placed at the end of the parade route. LT South Beach offers a menu by acclaimed Chef Laurent Tourondel, blending global flavors from Latin America, Asia and France. Known for its prime-cut meats and fresh seafood, the restaurant serves a diverse New American menu in a casually elegant indoor dining space. In the adjacent Piano Bar, guests can sip signature cocktails and enjoy light bites from LT South Beach while settling into an Old Havana vibe with palm trees and warm woods. As the host of Miami Beach’s longest-running live music series, The Piano Bar’s ongoing live jazz performances (nine times per week) make it a premier spot to soak in the celebration.
Address: The Betsy Hotel, 1440 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
The Alley
If you need a pizza break between parades and parties, head straight to The Alley. Located inside the Michelin-recognized Betsy Hoteland just steps from the Pride festivities, this tucked-away trattoria is perfectly positioned when you want to refuel without missing a beat. The menu is all about 16-inch Roman-style pizzas with customizable bases and toppings, featuring a dough recipe developed by Chef Laurent Tourondel for that ideal crisp char and airy, chewy bite. Beyond pizza, expect fresh salads, artisanal salumi and formaggi boards, and house-made gelato. Italian-inspired cocktails and spritzes keep the energy going. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing stop for standout slices in the heart of Miami Beach Pride.
Address: The Betsy Hotel, 1440 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
R House Wynwood
R House Wynwood, a celebrated restaurant and entertainment destination known for its chef-driven Latin-inspired cuisine and high-energy drag performances, will once again play a central role in Miami Beach Pride, bringing its signature energy to the festival with a special showcase featuring its beloved queens. Throughout Pride Month, R House will also host additional programming and themed experiences at its Wynwood location, with more details to be announced soon. Home to Miami’s iconic weekend Drag Brunch, R House continues to serve as a gathering place where food, performance and community come together.
Instagram: @rhousewynwood
Address: 2727 NW Second Ave., Miami, FL 33127
Bungalow Beach Bar & Grill
Open to both hotel guests and the public, Bungalow Beach Bar & Grill at Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club is one of the few true beachfront dining spots in Miami Beach, with the sand only steps away. Guests can stop by during the day for fresh juices, coffee and a raw bar with light bites, then return in the evening to unwind with rosé, wine or craft cocktails as the sun sets over the Atlantic. With its laid-back atmosphere and unbeatable ocean views, Bungalow is an ideal spot to toast the Pride weekend in true Miami Beach style.
Address: 3925 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33140
Donna Mare Italian Chophouse
Located adjacent to the historic Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club, Donna Mare Italian Chophouse delivers an elevated dining experience ideal for Miami Beach Pride. Led by Executive Chef Luigi Iannuario, the restaurant blends Italy’s rich culinary traditions with a modern sensibility. The menu highlights handcrafted pastas made in-house, wood-fired pizzas crafted with a 50-year-old mother yeast, expertly aged steaks and sustainably sourced seafood, bringing the flavors of coastal Italy to life with a Miami twist. Set within a Mediterranean-inspired space anchored by a striking olive tree, green banquettes and golden velvet drapes, Donna Mare offers a vibrant yet refined setting for pre-parade dinners, celebratory group gatherings or a stylish night out during Pride weekend.
Address: 3921 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33140