This heterofriendly resort is located at 1500 Collins Avenue with 15 thstreet, a block away from the beach, in the heart of South Beach in Miami’s Art Deco district.
Located in a lively area with plenty of leisure activities for travelers, Axel Beach Miami is the ideal hotel for a holiday on Florida’s hippest coast. For more information on the 2018 event, please visit Think a little circuit queen meets Palm Springs Make the most of its wide beaches and endless sunny days, as well as relaxing, shopping and enjoying the best music in Miami’s best-known nightclubs and bars. In addition to Parade spectators, last April’s event included more than 70 parade contingencies, 35 floats, and 3,000 participants. After an inaugural year in 2009, with an estimated 15,000 spectators, Miami Beach Pride has grown to an event attracting more than 145,000 attendees. Since its inception in 2009, Miami Beach Gay Pride has grown from a neighborhood event to an event on the global stage with A-list celebrities such as Gus Kenworthy, Ross Mathews, Bebe Rexha, Mario Lopez, Elvis Duran, Iggy Azalea, Jordin Sparks, Gloria Estefan, and Adam Lambert. Other events throughout the week include a Pride Lights the Night remembrance for the victims of the PULSE nightclub shooting, a Miss Miami Beach Pride drag pageant, and an exclusive VIP Gala.
Miami Beach Pride is an extraordinary week-long event that kicks off with a rainbow flag raising ceremony at Miami Beach City Hall and culminates the following weekend with a Festival & Parade with exclusive VIP areas, more than 125 LGBT-friendly vendors and businesses, exciting celebrities, musical performances, refreshments, food a family-friendly play area and a lounge for LGBTQ+ seniors. We strive to replace hate with understanding, compassion, and acceptance. The Matthew Shepard Foundation empowers individuals to embrace human dignity and diversity through outreach, advocacy, and resource programs. “ We hope that by representing our Foundation and reminding people of Matt, we can encourage both those affected by hate crimes and law enforcement to step up, connect, and do a better job for LGBTQ+ community of Miami Beach.” Hate crime reporting is very low, which does not match up with the known issues in South Florida.” said Jason Marsden, Executive Director of the Matthew Shepard Foundation. Miami has always been a friendly place for the Foundation, though we know we have much more work to do down there. “ We are thrilled and honored to be a part of Miami Beach Pride. “ Their dedication to increasing safety, visibility, and inclusiveness for the LGBTQ community has affected positive change and improved the lives of many LGBTQ youth.”
“ We are incredibly honored to have Judy and Dennis Shepard be our Miami Beach Pride Ally Marshals this year, and to honor them for their unwavering support and tireless work in the LGBTQ community,” said Bruce Horwich, Chairman of Miami Beach Pride. Judy and Dennis were also instrumental in helping pioneer the first federal legislation against hate crimes, the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr.
Leading these efforts, Judy and Dennis Shepard have spent two decades working to provide a safe place for LGBTQ youth and educate parents and allies on how to stand up for the LGBTQ community. This year’s Ally Marshals will be Judy and Dennis Shepard, parents of Matthew Shepard and founders of the Matthew Shepard Foundation.Ĭoming off of the 20th anniversary of the attack on University of Wyoming student, Matthew Shepard, the Matthew Shepard Foundation has been working tirelessly to erase hate crimes and foster understanding, compassion, and acceptance for the LGBTQ community. Miami Beach Pride is proud to announce their 2019 Ally Marshals, who will be helping kick off Pride’s 11th annual celebration on Miami Beach.