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More Urgent and Political Than Ever: 29 Photos from Miami Beach Pride

With the Republican-controlled legislature in Tallahassee hellbent on attacking the LGBTQ community, this year's Miami Beach Pride felt more political than ever.
Rep. Fabian Basabe got a cold reception at Miami Beach Pride.
Rep. Fabian Basabe got a cold reception at Miami Beach Pride. Photo by Carina Mask
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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.
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Miami Beach Pride Parade made its way down Ocean Drive on April 16, 2023.
Photo by Carina Mask
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"Trans is beautiful" was drawn across the chest of one Pride participant.
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Pride spectators on Ocean Drive.
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A Pride participant holds up the rainbow flag.
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The enormous rainbow flag makes its way down Ocean Drive.
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A Pride participant twirls flags as he goes along Ocean Drive.
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Underwear brand Andrew Christian
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Spectators at Miami Beach Pride
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Spectators at Miami Beach Pride
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Activists protested Rep. Fabian Basabe's appearance at Miami Beach Pride.
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Rep. Fabian Basabe made his way down Ocean Drive.
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Protesters at Miami Beach Pride
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Rep. Fabian Basabe at Miami Beach Pride
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Spectators and protestors at Miami Beach Pride
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Crowds jeered at Rep. Fabian Basabe.
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Crowds jeered at Rep. Fabian Basabe.
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Protestors at Miami Beach Pride
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Spectators with a sign that reads "Trans rights are human rights"
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Spectator with a Basabe "wanted' poster
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Spectators at Miami Beach Pride
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Even the Committee to Undermine the Carollo Klan (CUCK) made an appearance at Miami Beach Pride.
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Spectator at Miami Beach Pride
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Spectator with a Basabe "wanted' poster
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Decked out and ready for Miami Beach Pride
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Miami Beach Pride felt more political than usual this year.
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Spectators at Miami Beach Pride
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A reminder to "Say Gay" in Florida
Photo by Carina Mask
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