We are always amazed when people genuinely do not understand why queerguru’s winter base for the past 20 years has been .in Miami Beach.  We always reply that asides from the weather (it was a balmy 80 degrees this February day) and the stunning Art Deco architecture, and the miles of golden sandy beaches and the tropically blue ocean, plus the multi-cultural diverse local population etc etc. it’s just that we really know how to party

One of the best parties here is the annual Winter Party, now in its 25th year, and it is a week-long festival of iconic dance and social events. It features an amazing mix of people, music, entertainment and international DJ talent, and all in exhilarating, world-class venues here in Miami Beach.  Plus more than ever in this ‘uncertain’ (!) political climate the need for places like the Winter Party where we can be ourselves, and that are safe havens surrounded by our chosen family and accepted and loved just the way we are.are more important than ever before. 

The event is produced by National LGBTQ Task Force. who donate a significant portion of the proceeds to LGBTQ advocacy and community groups in South Florida. In 2016, they donated a record-breaking $275,000, for a grand total of $2.4 million given back since Winter Party was founded. 

We absolutely love the Winter Party motto: Live Free. Play Hard. Give Back.

Check out the video below to see why February 28 – March 6, 2018 is a week that we in Miami Beach would not miss for the world, and it’s a habit that everyone is very welcome to adopt too.

 

 

Check out http://www.winterparty.com for all the details,  AND if you still don’t get why we live here, follow us on www.queerguru.com as we cover many of the wonderful LGBT happenings here that make our city such a perfect queer paradise.