Miami Beach Pride Concert Lights Up Miami & Debuts to Celebrate Inclusivity in Miami and Miami Beach
LGBTQ+ Pride season in Miami Beach kicked off this year with the first-ever Miami Beach Pride Concert series, which ended on Sunday, June 30, 2024. This landmark event, produced in collaboration with the Miami Beach Classical Music Festival and the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) held in front of the iconic Tides South Beach building, served as the kickoff to Pride Month in Miami Beach. For a look at Pride Month events taking place throughout Greater Miami click here.
The concert and visual spectacle featured captivating performances and transformed the iconic Tides building in South Beach into a visual kaleidoscope of vibrant projections that celebrated diversity and the spirit of the LGBTQ+ community. Video animations lit up the night, creating an unforgettable visual experience that honored Pride Month.
"We are proud of this community's ongoing efforts to celebrate and promote diversity and inclusion," said David Whitaker, President & CEO of the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau. "Events like the Miami Beach Pride Concert not only highlight the richness of our cultural landscape but also demonstrate our unwavering support for the LGBTQ+ community."
Greater Miami & Miami Beach is a unique community that celebrates LGBTQ+ pride year-round, embracing people from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to making everyone feel welcomed and valued, The Miami Beach Pride Concert exemplifies Greater Miami's dedication to creating unique programming that, while tailored for the LGBTQ+ community, can be enjoyed by all. This event underscores Greater Miami's commitment to fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming environment for diverse groups.
"Following an incredibly successful Miami Beach Pride in April, we couldn't be more thrilled to continue the important visibility through free programming for our community," said Bruce Horwich, Chairman of Miami Beach Pride. "It's the perfect way to kick off Pride Month in our community."
The Miami Beach Pride Concert included performances by:
DJ La Trice
Dalila Lugo (Vocalist — Soprano)
Gerard Ortega (Vocalist — Tenor)
Otto Santana Selis (Percussion)
DJ Eliad Cohen
Nikki Valentine (Singer)
Siobhan Cronin (Violinist)
"We are honored to partner with Miami Beach Pride and the GMCVB to bring such an impactful event to our community," said Michael Rossi, Artistic Director & Founder of the Miami Beach Classical Music Festival. "Music has the power to unite and inspire, and through this concert, we hope to celebrate the strength, beauty and diversity of the LGBTQ+ community."
For more info visit www.MiamiandMiamiBeach.com or call 1-888-76-Miami (US/Canada only) or 305-447-7777. To reach the GMCVB offices, dial 305-539-3000.
For more information, visit miamimusicfestival.com.