Beach Bodies and Beats

As far as Miami circuit parties go, Winter Party is the best. And after almost a week’s worth of events, what better to way to show your pride (and raise money for the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force) than to keep on partying? It’s Sunday’s Winter Party Beach Party...

By Jose D. Duran

March 1, 2012

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As far as Miami circuit parties go, Winter Party is the best. And after almost a week’s worth of events, what better to way to show your pride (and raise money for the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force) than to keep on partying? It’s Sunday’s Winter Party Beach Party (a bit redundant, we know) that really helps the week earn its title of “The Hottest Winter in the World.” That’s because thousands of men — and some women — take over Lummus Park (12th Street and Ocean Drive, Miami Beach) for six hours of dancing under the Miami sun. Speedos are not mandatory but highly suggested. Providing the afternoon soundtrack will be Los Angeles DJ Joe Gauthreaux, who is no stranger to the gay circuit. Advance tickets cost $80 for general admission and $130 for VIP with included open bar (or $100 and $160 the day of) — 21 and older only. And for the serious partygoer, there’s the $275 Beach Party Cabana Club, which grants access to the Cabana Club, with food, drinks, and drool-worthy servers.
Sun., Feb. 26, 12-6 p.m., 2012

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Jose D. Duran is associate editor of Miami New Times where he primarily oversees the arts and culture and music beats. Jose joined the New Times staff in June 2008 but has been covering Miami culture since 2005. His work has also appeared in publications likeVice, Billboard, and Spin. He’s earned numerous accolades including placing first for Weekly Newspaper Contest: Business Reporting from the Florida Press Association in 2020; placing third for the Writing: Light Feature from the Florida Press Club in 2019; and placing third in Weekly Newspaper Contest: Best Obituary from the Florida Press Association in 2015. Jose holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Florida.

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