Every April, in nearby Davie, the Florida Gay Rodeo Association sponsors the Sunshine Stampede Gay Rodeo, a two-day rodeo that draws thousands for parties, line dancing, bull riding, barrel racing, calf roping and a “rodeo school” for beginners. Prime times for visits are May for BeachBear Weekend, October for the Fort Lauderdale Gay & Lesbian Film Festival or June for Stonewall Summer Pride. Rent a kayak or paddleboard from Atlantic Coast Kayak to cruise the seven-mile loop that wraps around Wilton Manors.
The city is surrounded by forks in the Middle River, making it a true island.
It’s not difficult to find high heels in size 11 here. Shop along curving Wilton Drive, where stores and restaurants like The Pink Submarine, Gaysha New World Sushi Bar and Out of the Closet proudly display their rainbow flags. Census – check out Stonewall National Museum & Archives, known as the “LGBTQ community’s Smithsonian.” The walkable suburb with a small-town atmosphere houses the largest circulating LGBT book and film program in the United States. In Wilton Manors – dubbed the country’s “Second Gayest City,” second only to Provincetown, Mass., as a result of the 2010 U.S. The famous Aids Memorial Quilt typically makes an appearance – a must-see for those who have not viewed this powerful reminder of the AIDS pandemic up close. Since 1977, the city has hosted the week-long Pride Fort Lauderdale every February, with hundreds of outdoor vendors, live music, dancing and parties. Birch Rd., consistently wins high marks on the Travel Channel’s coveted “Best All-Inclusive Resorts.” One of the first gay resorts in Fort Lauderdale, the Grand Resort and Spa, at 539 N. The city has more than 100 gay-owned businesses, including bars and clubs, cafes and coffeehouses, and award-winning hotels and guest houses. Here are some of Florida's most welcoming and popular LGBTQ cities and areas:Ī longtime destination for gay visitors, Fort Lauderdale and its neighboring gayborhood of Wilton Manors welcome more than 1.1 million LGBTQ travelers a year. That's because the Sunshine State rolls out the rainbow carpet for LGBTQ travelers, beckoning with year-round warmth, top-notch dining and clubs, inclusive events and festivals, and friendly accommodations, Expo begins at 1 p.m.Florida is one of the world's premier gay and lesbian travel destinations,.Parade kicks off at noon, along Ocean Drive between 5th & 15th Streets.ROBIN S – International Recording ArtistĭANNY TENAGLIA – World Renowned DJ / ProducerĮSTELLE – International Recording Artist Glenn Packard - Elaine Lancaster - Alexis Arquette - Mike Manning - Mimi GonzalezĭJ Sayho – Maryell Epps (Gospel Singer) – Geraldine (Drag performer) – Miami Gay Men’s Chorus – Cristopher Frazier (poetry, spoken word artist) – Tokyo Diva (Pop Artist) – Drag It Out (Drag King Performers)ĬRYSTAL WATERS – International Recording Artist Miami Beach Mayor Matti Bower, commissioners and political allies Legacy Couples – LGBT couples who have been together 20 years or more Sharon Gless, Pride Parade Grand Marshall Miami Beach Gay Pride is an extraordinary celebration that brings out the best in us all. The parade route will run from 5th to 15th Street on Ocean Drive, ending at the Miami Beach Pride Festival and Expo.
Starting at noontime on April 17, the length of Ocean Drive along the Art Deco district will be closed to traffic and open wide to our proud South Florida lesbian, gay, bi, and transgender families, Miami Beach Mayor Matti Bower, our friends, co-workers and allies– along with Pride sponsor organizations, groups and businesses. It’s time to show the world our extraordinary beauty, strength, unity, talent, and creativity! And what better way to kick off our Extraordinary Day OUT than with a big, bold, colorful parade? Ocean Drive, Saturday, April 17, 2010, Starting at Noon The 2nd Annual Miami Beach Gay Pride Parade