The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) has announced the launch of its second annual Rainbow Spring program this month. This initiative is designed to provide LGBTQ+ visitors with a range of programming and promotional offers in Miami and Miami Beach throughout the spring season.
Building on the success of its inaugural year in 2023, which resulted in more than 27,000 bookings from LGBTQ+ travelers in the U.S., the GMCVB is expanding the Rainbow Spring program to target visitors in international markets such as Toronto, London, Mexico City and São Paulo. The program’s website, RainbowSpring.com, includes comprehensive information and exclusive offers, besides discounts on hotels and attractions, as well as deals at restaurants.
Miami Beach’s two LGBTQ+-owned hotels, Axel Beach Miami and Hotel Gaythering, will be the program’s mainstays, offering events like karaoke, trivia night, bingo, martini night and sports events.
Greater Miami and Miami Beach is packed with a range of LGBTQ+ experiences and events year-round, and this spring will bring experiences that draw in all members of the LGBTQ+ community:
- Winter Party Festival (February 28 to March 5) is an annual queer music extravaganza that invites the LGBTQ+ community to converge in a celebration of diversity and unity across Greater Miami and Miami Beach
- Miami Beach Pride (April 5–14) is 10 days of back-to-back events, ranging from rooftop movies to pool parties and VIP events
- OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival (April 18–28) is Greater Miami and Miami Beach’s LGBTQ+ film festival, spotlighting films from emerging and established LGBTQ+ filmmakers
- SweetHeat (May 14–20) is a popular Pride celebration that was created by women for women. Celebrating its 16th year, this women-focused festival hosts a variety of events in South Beach, Wynwood and Downtown Miami
- Sizzle Miami (May 24–26) comprises daytime events and nightlife. In honor of its 21st anniversary this year, the organization is introducing a new Sizzle Miami Beach Festival
In addition, Greater Miami and Miami Beach have a diverse offering of LGBTQ+-owned and operated restaurants. Asian fusion restaurant Phuc Yeah offers a menu infused with a queer influence, including the “Say Gay” cocktail—a spicy twist on a mezcal margarita. For drag performances, Palace Bar & Restaurant and R House offer nationally acclaimed food and entertainment. For an upscale dining experience, businesses such as Klaw Miami and Pez Loco incorporate coastal-inspired menu items.
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