Photo by Carina Mask
Audio By Carbonatix
On Sunday, April 16, Miami Beach Pride took over Ocean Drive for its annual parade and festival. With the Republican-controlled legislature in Tallahassee hellbent on attacking the LGBTQ community via a flurry of bills, this year’s event felt more political than ever and a reminder that the first Pride event at Stonewall in New York City was a riot.
Even Rep. Fabian Basabe, who promised to support the LGBTQ during his campaign run, was in for a rude awakening as protesters jeered his presence at the event, feeling like he’s gone against his word.
Miami Beach Pride Parade made its way down Ocean Drive on April 16, 2023.
Photo by Carina Mask
“Trans is beautiful” was drawn across the chest of one Pride participant.
Photo by Carina Mask
Pride spectators on Ocean Drive.
Photo by Carina Mask
A Pride participant holds up the rainbow flag.
Photo by Carina Mask
The enormous rainbow flag makes its way down Ocean Drive.
Photo by Carina Mask
A Pride participant twirls flags as he goes along Ocean Drive.
Photo by Carina Mask
Underwear brand Andrew Christian
Photo by Carina Mask
Spectators at Miami Beach Pride
Photo by Carina Mask
Spectators at Miami Beach Pride
Photo by Carina Mask
Photo by Carina Mask
Activists protested Rep. Fabian Basabe’s appearance at Miami Beach Pride.
Photo by Carina Mask
Rep. Fabian Basabe made his way down Ocean Drive.
Photo by Carina Mask
Protesters at Miami Beach Pride
Photo by Carina Mask
Rep. Fabian Basabe at Miami Beach Pride
Photo by Carina Mask
Spectators and protestors at Miami Beach Pride
Photo by Carina Mask
Crowds jeered at Rep. Fabian Basabe.
Photo by Carina Mask
Crowds jeered at Rep. Fabian Basabe.
Photo by Carina Mask
Protestors at Miami Beach Pride
Photo by Carina Mask
Spectators with a sign that reads “Trans rights are human rights”
Photo by Carina Mask
Spectator with a Basabe “wanted’ poster
Photo by Carina Mask
Spectators at Miami Beach Pride
Photo by Carina Mask
Even the Committee to Undermine the Carollo Klan (CUCK) made an appearance at Miami Beach Pride.
Photo by Carina Mask
Spectator at Miami Beach Pride
Photo by Carina Mask
Spectator with a Basabe “wanted’ poster
Photo by Carina Mask
Decked out and ready for Miami Beach Pride
Photo by Carina Mask
Miami Beach Pride felt more political than usual this year.
Photo by Carina Mask
Spectators at Miami Beach Pride
Photo by Carina Mask
A reminder to “Say Gay” in Florida
Photo by Carina Mask