Welcome to Pride Month. With South Florida being a mecca for the LGBTQIA+ community,
(Courtesy of Wynwood Pride)
many events are happening in the area, although some have been pushed back a few months due to the pandemic.
Wynwood Pride 2021 runs June 18-20 with pop singer Charli XCX headlining Day 1 with special performances from Honey Dijon, Kandy Muse, Miss Toto, and more. The Oasis will be hosting the first day's festivities from 5 p.m. - 3 a.m. Friday June 18, followed by a “neighborhood-wide takeover” on June 19 from Noon-3 a.m.
Wynwood Pride’s inaugural weekend took place in 2019 with a
(Courtesy of Wynwood Pride)
turnout of 50,000 people. COVID-19 caused it to go virtual last year, but all festivities are back live this year.
The Wynwood Business Improvement District (BID) is partnering with Wynwood Pride to offer special events and promotions at locations throughout the area.
So check these out and mark your calendar:
- 1-800-Lucky (June 18-19, 12 p.m.-3 a.m.)-The courtyard food hall will host drag performances and international DJs Oscar G and Louie Vega.
- Coyo Taco (June 18-19, Noon-3 a.m.)- The restaurant will be having surprise performances in the backroom.
- Pizza & Beer (June 18-19 Noon-3 a.m.)- In the patio at this restaurant will be a drag “Celebrity Deathmatch” with local drag stars, lip-sync battles, carnival games, and more.
- The Salty Donut (June 21-27)- Specialty Pride Donut, 24-hour mini brioche filled with whipped lime curd, fresh orange glaze, topped with raspberry infused whipped cream, mini rainbow cookies, sprinkles, and edible disco glitter.
- Beaker & Grey (Now - June 30)- Specialty dish of BBQ Chicken Flatbread with specialty “Tropic Thunder” cocktail with white rum, coconut, strawberry cordial, and pineapple.
- Frangipani (Now - June 30)- 20% off Pride Month display featuring books, stickers, and pins.