Winter Party Festival 2024 Guide

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Welcome from the Executive Director ued to grow into the unique week-long festival that brings together an international LGBTQ crowd of thousands. And we all know what can happen when you bring together such extraordinary people, music, entertainment, and world-renowned DJ talent, all set in beautiful Miami Beach — Queer magic -- nothing less!

Queer Power. Queer Action. Queer Joy. We need all of these, now more than ever. We face a challenging year for our community -let’s be honest, for this country and the world. It will be a year filled with pain and opportunity. A Presidential election, continued attacks on our community, global crises and more. It is crucial in the midst of all the challenges we have to face that we take time to come together and feed our souls, and that is what Winter Party Festival is here for.

The National LGBTQ Task Force has the distinct honor of putting together this fabulous Festival, which is much, much more than a celebration: it is a unique and exceptional event that funds the Task Force’s activism and community work while also giving back a substantial amount of the proceeds to support local organizations in Florida.

I am asked frequently why the National LGBTQ Task Force continues to hold this Festival in Florida given all the anti-LGBTQ+ legislation that keeps getting passed here. Why not pull up stakes and take our party somewhere else?

But the Task Force is committed to achieving full freedom, justice, and equity for every member of our community, so as long as our people are here, we’re going to be here. And can you think of any better way to combat “Don’t Say Gay,” book bans, attacks on trans affirming healthcare and all the other attacks being directed at our community than throwing the biggest queer party in the country in Florida’s most populated county?

Yes, throughout this week I hope you experience queer joy like you never have before.

And while you’re doing that, know that the contribution you are making when you join us in Miami Beach is fueling our ability to take queer action and build queer power.

So…..dance your ass off! We will be right there with you on the dance floor! And when the house lights come up on the final party, join our mission to Queer the Vote in 2024. I am so grateful that we will all return from this celebration and get back in the fight refreshed, renewed and confident in the love and support of every one of you that comes to Winter Party Festival.

This is also deeply rooted in the origins of Winter Party, which was launched in 1994 as a single dance party on the beach to raise money to oppose an antigay ballot initiative.

It was an immediate sensation and has contin-

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Welcome to the National LGBTQ Task Force’s 2024 Winter Party Festival!

Our community continues to face challenges around the world, across the U.S., and here in Florida. We are often told that it is not okay to be who we are or to love who we love. This week, we invite you to escape to the magical experience that is Winter Party.

We invite you to express yourself in your fabulous looks and the way that you embrace your partner or your friends. We invite you to say hello to people you don’t know yet and make new connections!

that are working to provide services, effect real change, and make it a safe place for all LGBTQ people and their families to live. The Task Force has donated over $3.6 million to over 100 local organizations.

We are extending our heartfelt thanks to the City of Miami Beach. The City Commission and staff have always been so supportive of the Festival, the National LGBTQ Task Force, and the LGBTQ community. And, of course, this event would not be possible without the help of our incredible sponsors — please support them.

Winter Party Festival is about celebrating you, our guests, and the beauty that is the LGBTQ+ community. Winter Party began in 1994 when four community leaders decided to throw a one-day beach party for South Floridians to raise money to fight a statewide anti-LGBTQ initiative. Thanks to you and thousands of people like you, it has grown into a world-class, week-long fundraiser attended by over 10,000 guests from around the world and has raised over tens of millions of dollars. The funds raised from Winter Party are critical to support the work of the Task Force and local South Florida LGBTQ non-profits

We would like to extend a special thank you to the Task Force staff, our devoted Festival Committee members, and the hundreds of volunteers that support Winter Party Festival during the week of the festival. Working alongside these amazing individuals, who have become our chosen family, is a privilege. We can’t wait to welcome you!

Thank you for supporting Winter Party Festival and welcome to Miami Beach! Let’s make some incredible memories this week!

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Tickets, Passes and Wristbands MULTI-EVENT PASSES

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at Oasis Wynwood from 5 PM to 7 PM. You must exchange your pass voucher for a wristband by 7 PM on Saturday, March 2. The Welcome Center phone number is 305-390-8348.

At Winter Party Festival, guests who purchase multi-event passes receive wristbands for admission to events. Online pass purchasers will receive an email voucher and receipt, which can be exchanged for a wristband at the Welcome Center. Wristbands are worn throughout the Festival and cannot be removed or shared.

You cannot use the email voucher for admission to events.

Even if you received all your tickets via email, we still invite you to visit the Welcome Center to pick up a complimentary gift bag and meet other guests.

PASS PURCHASERS ARRIVING AFTER WELCOME CENTER HOURS

All passes must be purchased online. They will not be available in the Welcome Center.

We realize that some of our out-of-town guests may arrive in Miami Beach after the Welcome Center closes. Pass purchasers can still gain admission to that night’s dance event.

When you arrive at the dance venue, go to Will Call. You will need to show identification to receive admission to the event, and you will need to go to the Welcome Center the next day to pick up your wristband. Using your wristband provides express entry into the venue, so we encourage you to come to the Welcome Center before the event if at all possible. REMINDER: There will be no Will Call for ticket purchasers at each event. You MUST bring your ticket (printed or mobile version) with you for admission to the event.

MOBILE/PRINT-AT-HOME TICKETS

Pick up from our WILTON MANORS location or have your PrEP or HIV meds delivered free.

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Winter Party Festival uses mobile/print-athome tickets through ShowClix. You purchase tickets online and receive your tickets via email so you can download them to your phone or print them and bring them with you to the venues.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be no Will Call for ticket purchasers at each event. You MUST bring your ticket (printed or mobile version) with you for admission to the event.

WELCOME CENTER WILL CALL All passes purchased require you to pick up your wristbands at the Winter Party Festival Welcome Center. The Welcome Center closes at the host hotel at 3 PM on Saturday and reopens

UPGRADES Ticket or pass upgrades (if available) can only be purchased at individual events.

WELCOME CENTER LOCATIONS AND HOURS OF OPERATION ARE:

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• Passes are wristbands you wear all week.

• Wristbands must be picked up on Saturday, March 2, 3 pm. They will be available at the Welcome Center (located at the Royal Palm) through 3 pm. They will also be available from 5pm to 7 pm at the entrance to the Under One Sun Party at Oasis Wynwood.

Royal Palm Hotel , 1545 Collins Ave, Miami Beach

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6 PM – 10 PM

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 29

1 PM – 9 PM

FRIDAY, MARCH 1

1 PM – 10 PM

SATURDAY, MARCH 2

11 AM – 3 PM

• Ticket purchasers must bring a printed or mobile ticket to the event. There is no Will Call for individual ticket purchasers.

Oasis in Wynwood, 2335 N Miami Ave, Miami

SATURDAY, MARCH 4

5 PM – 7 PM

There is NO Will Call at the Beach Party, Sunday, March 3

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WINTER PARTY CARES HEALTH & WELLNESS AT WINTER PARTY FESTIVAL Winter Party Festival is the most fun, sexy and friendly LGBTQ festival in the world. But it’s way more than a party, it’s also a community fundraiser to continue the fight for full freedom, justice and equity for all. As producers of this world-renowned LGBTQ festival, the National LGBTQ Task Force recognizes that we have a responsibility to help our community stay safe and healthy—not just at Winter Party, but in all aspects of life.

ed for most sexually active people. Only your doctor can prescribe PrEP, and Winter Party will have numerous partners on-site at various events that can provide additional information and referrals to those interested.

Educate yourself about STI’s: While PrEP has significantly cut the rates of new HIV infection in communities where it is widely used, it has also led to an increase in unprotected sex.

PrEP can prevent the spread of HIV, but it does not protect against other Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI’s) including syphilis, gonorrhea and hepatitis A, B and C, which are becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotic treatment.

Condoms will help reduce your risks of STI’s.

Please play safe. Educate yourself, protect yourself, and discuss these risks openly with your sexual partners.

This year, like every year, we’re fortunate to partner with a number of health, education, social service, and harm-reduction organizations dedicated to the well-being of our community. Logos for these partners are included on the opposite page. As you attend Winter Party, we ask you to heed these important health and safety tips.

If you’re sexually active, protect yourself and your partner(s): Complimentary condoms, provided by Florida Health, and personal lube packets, sponsored by WET, will be distributed in your gift bags, at the Welcome Center, and throughout the festival at various events. If you engage in sexual contact, please do so safely.

Know your limits: If you drink alcohol, do so in moderation. On hot, sunny days, don’t forget to alternate alcohol with water. If you consume drugs, know exactly what you’re taking and what risks are associated. Illegal drug use is strictly prohibited at Winter Party, but we also realize that we have no control over what people consume in private. Educate yourself about the effects and unique risks associated

Consider PrEP: Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is an HIV preventive measure, intend-

with various drugs, as well as elevated risks of mixing substances. Our partners at DanceSafe will be present at the main weekend events and available for further discussion and custom-tailored advice.

someone who does, look for the nearest staffer on radio who will help you find the medic on-call. If your friend appears to be excessively buzzed, don’t leave them alone. Our medical services partners, ParaDocs, are here to help.

Be aware that not all drugs are created equal; some carry much greater risks than others. Crystal meth is one of the most physically addictive and destructive drugs ever known. If you use meth, or are thinking about trying it, we urge you to reconsider. Visit MethProject.org for additional details and support.

Limit sun exposure: It might sound cliché, but don’t forget to pack your sunscreen, lip balm, hats and sunglasses. The Miami sun can be scorching! Wear sunscreen and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

We love you—and we want you to stay happy and healthy!

Care for each other: We have medical staff on call at every event. If you feel sick, dizzy, faint, or otherwise need help, or if you see

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2024 Social Events WELCOME RECEPTION

LOCALIZE Presented by Avita Pharmacy, Prevention 305, Q Care Plus

Wednesday, February 28 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Royal Palm South Beach Miami, 1545 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

Thursday, February 29, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Nathan’s Bar, 1216 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach

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Bienvenidos, bienvenue, Willkommen, bemvindos, benvenuti, ‫ًالهس و ًالهأ‬, 歡迎... no matter what language you speak or what corner of the world you come from, Winter Party welcomes you with open arms! Please join us as we celebrate the launch of the 2024 Winter Party Festival and the grand opening of our Welcome Center. Enjoy complimentary cocktails provided by XXI Martinis, along with some great entertainment. You’ll have the opportunity to pickup your passes, snag a free welcome bag, and visit our fabulous vendors.

Our friends at Avita Pharmacy, Prevention 305, and Q Care Plus present our popular community-building and networking event, LOCALIZE, where guests from around the world enjoy drink specials, raffle giveaways, beautiful people and the fabulous energy of our surprise hosts and DJs. This event also features an open conversation about sexual health and the pros and cons of PrEP as an effective way to prevent and stop the spread of HIV. Get there early – the first hour (7-8pm) features complimentary cocktails provided by XXI Martinis.

VIP COCKTAIL RECEPTION

Friday, March 1, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM The Standard Miami Beach, 40 Island Avenue, Miami Beach Pass Access: VIP Pass Join us at one of Miami Beach’s most beautiful settings, The Standard, for our annual Winter Party Festival VIP Cocktail Reception. Socialize with the crème de la crème of people in our community -- leaders, celebrities, influencers, and other VIPs -- while you discover more about the National LGBTQ Task Force’s work and impact. This cocktail-style event by the water features an open bar, a modern violin performance and remarks by Task Force Executive Director Kierra Johnson. As the Task Force gears up for a year of work to Queer the Vote, we will honor two longtime community activists who will be among those leading the charge in Florida: Todd Delmay, the Executive Director of SAVE, and his husband Jeff Delmay, Board Co-Chair of Equality Florida.

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2024 VIP Cocktail Reception Celebrates Todd and Jeff Delmay

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ately in Miami-Dade County; couples in the rest of Florida had to wait until midnight on January 6 to tie the knot. The Delmays and another couple from the case left the courtroom, went immediately to the Clerk of Courts’ Office, got a marriage license, and then returned to the judge’s chamber, where she married them.

Surrounded by news cameras and members of the community, they were the first same-sex couples in history to be legally married in Florida.

Our hope for the 2024 Winter Party Festival is that our community can come together and experience enormous joy and renewal – because for the rest of 2024 we’ll need all the energy we can muster during this crucial election year. The Task Force’s number one priority this year is to Queer the Vote across the nation, and we know Florida will be one of the most important battlefields. It seemed very fitting then to recognize Jeff and Todd Delmay at our VIP Cocktail Reception – a couple who has been at the forefront of Florida LGBTQ civil rights movement and who now represent the union of two of Florida’s most influential activist organizations.

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Together they now represent the two organizations that made their marriage, and marriage equality itself, a reality in Florida. Jeff is the Board Co-Chair of Equality Florida, and Todd recently became the Executive Director of SAVE. Together they continue to fight for their family by supporting pro-LGBTQ+ policies and candidates.

Their work also includes founding the Hollywood LGBTQ+ Council and its signature My Hollywood Pride Festival, a unique family-inclusive event for everyone and all ages.

The Delmays were one of six plaintiff couples, along with Equality Florida, who sued the Miami-Dade Clerk of Courts in state court in 2014 for the right to marry in Florida. Soon after their case was filed, a federal case was filed by SAVE and the ACLU seeking the recognition of samesex marriage for couples who had married outof-state and deserved equal treatment for their marriages when they returned. Both cases were found in favor of the plaintiffs!

Additionally, Jeff and Todd are husbands, fathers and entrepreneurs. They adopted their son Blake at birth in 2010 and are very proud of his achievements as a 7th grader in a Florida public school. They have both spent over 20 years in the travel industry, and their family business specializes in hotel bookings for special events, including Winter Party!

With the federal case poised to bring marriage equality to all 67 counties in Florida the following day, the Miami-Dade judge held a hearing on January 5, 2015. She lifted her stay, thereby allowing marriages to begin immedi19

2024 dance events OFFICIAL WINTER PARTY FESTIVAL KICKOFF EVENT

ELEVATE POOL PARTY FRIDAY, MARCH 1 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24 10:00 PM - 3:00 AM

ROYAL PALM SOUTH BEACH 1545 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

THE EAGLE WILTON MANORS 2209 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors

PASS ACCESS: VIP

Can’t wait to hit the dance floor? You’re in luck! Warm up for Winter Party at our Official Winter Party kickoff event at The Eagle Wilton Manors, our favorite leather bar. Tear up the dance floor to the sounds of DJ Johnny I from New York. Known for his unique blend of tribal, techno, and house, Johnny will keep you on your feet all night long.

Bathe in the sun and cool off with a splash at Elevate Pool Party! It’s the perfect way to spend your afternoon and gear up for an action-packed weekend as Winter Party Festival takes over the pool at our host hotel, the Royal Palm South Beach. You’ll be lifted to another world with the beats of DJs Eliad Cohen and Jesus Montanez transporting you to a whole new realm.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 29 10:00 PM - 5:00 AM

FRIDAY, MARCH 1 9:00 PM - 3:00 AM

MAD CLUB 55 NE 24th Street, Miami

WYNWOOD MARKETPLACE 2250 NW 2nd Ave, Miami

PASS ACCESS: VIP and Festival Start your Winter Party Festival weekend at Ignite, our Thursday Night dance event! First, DJ Dawson gets your weekend started with his energizing beats and captivating sounds.

Then, chart-topping DJ Leanh brings his Brazilian flair and unbeatable remixes to close out night one with memories you will never forget!

PASS ACCESS: VIP, Festival and Weekend Winter Party Festival & Hilton Wolman Events crank up the thermostat on the weekend at HEAT. At our completely reimagined Friday night, you can hit the dancefloor early and dance the night away at the spectacular new outdoor venue, Wynwood Marketplace. Hailing from roots of the underground scene, both DJs have become chart-topping artists in their own right. We cannot wait for Deanne to spike the temperature on our Friday night with her sensual, undeniable energy. Then the dance floor stays hot as Eddie Martinez carries us through a night of salacious fantasy and lust. VIP tickets include priority entry and complimentary select cocktails from 9pm-1am.

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UNDER ONE SUN

WINTER PARTY & MASTERBEAT PRESENT: FIRE & ICE

SATURDAY, MARCH 2 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM OASIS WYNWOOD 2335 N. Miami Ave, Miami

SATURDAY, MARCH 2 10:00 PM - 7:00 AM

PASS ACCESS: VIP, Festival and Weekend

M2 NIGHTCLUB, 1235 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach

No stranger to tearing up the decks of Winter Party, DJ Jace M will fill the dance floor with joyous beats that will keep us reveling in his unique blend of musical style. Known for his epic parties in Detroit and beyond, Jace’s blend of sound will create the perfect atmosphere on the dance floor. Then, step into the sunlight and raise your hands up for the triumphant return of CircuitMOM to the Winter Party stage for a special performance!

PASS ACCESS: VIP, Festival and Weekend After the sun goes down, a world of dualities awaits on Miami Beach as Winter Party Festival and Masterbeat take you to a place where fire & ice meet! For all our flame-fanning pyromaniacs and ice-cold heartbreakers, this night is for you to find your match!

Closing us out is DJ Derrick Carter – a pinnacle of the Chicago nightlife and queer party scene who is loved for his free-flowing sets that traverse outside of classic-house club sounds, seamlessly incorporating old-school disco, soul, jazz and other genres world-wide! Headlining Under One Sun this year, Derrick will be bringing his infectious energy and masterful mixing skills for his Winter Party debut!

Whether you’re turning up the temperature or bringing a frosty allure, prepare to be captivated as Calagna graces the decks with their dynamic and spellbinding sounds. Then, the fiery sounds and icy teases fuse as Abel guides us deep into the morning light. A masterclass in music and mood will effortlessly transport you to a blissful realm on the dancefloor.

With state-of-the-art production, Oasis Wynwood becomes your own slice of Heaven!

You’ll have everything! A diverse blend of food and beverage options, multiple lounges, and so much more to explore! VIP tickets include complimentary select cocktails as well as water, sodas and mixers from noon to 4 pm.

We are so excited to take over the immaculate 35,000-square-foot M2 Nightclub, boasting some of the best sound and lighting in South Beach! Things are sure to get steamy as we take the fun well into the morning hours — until 7am. VIP tickets include priority entry and complimentary select cocktails from 10pm-2am.

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2024 dance events THE BEACH PARTY

features in the global LGBTQ scene, GSP and Dan bring a fusion of sounds from all around the world right to our dance floor!

SUNDAY, MARCH 3 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Don’t miss our exclusive vendors at this event.

Soak up the sun during the day, and dance into the night - this is one you will not want to miss!

SANDS OF SOUTH BEACH, 10th Street & Ocean Drive, Miami Beach

This event offers GA, VIP, and Cabana Club ticketing options:

PASS ACCESS: VIP, Festival, Weekend and Climax

• VIP tickets include priority entry, open bar by Bacardi, separate restrooms, and access to an elevated VIP Experience platform, sponsored

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Fantasy becomes reality on the sun-kissed sands of Miami Beach! Combining their musical prowess and suave, iconic DJ GSP makes his Winter Party Festival debut, and DJ Dan Slater makes his triumphant return to our lineup. Together, they will make Winter Party history, going backto-back (b2b) for ONE, EPIC SET with the ocean as the backdrop. Two of the most well-known

WINTER PARTY & MASTERBEAT PRESENT: FANTASY ISLAND

AFTERGLOW MONDAY, MARCH 4 5:00 AM - 12:00 PM LVL ONE NIGHTCLUB, 30 NE 14th Street, Miami

• Cabana Club tickets include priority entry, open bar by Bacardi, private air-conditioned restrooms, and access to our exclusive and elevated Cabana Club.

PASS ACCESS: VIP, Festival and Climax The fantasy knows no end this Winter Party Festival as we partner up with Hilton Wolman Events to bring you our legendary after-hours party, Afterglow. The ever-iconic Tom Stephan returns this year to transport us to a world of dancing through Monday morning’s light. He will bring an unrelenting hybrid of New York after-hours and East London sounds to create a truly unique dance-floor experience that is unrivaled in terms of intensity, creativity, and fluidity. Feel the love of our community and revel in the Afterglow. Don’t miss this!

SUNDAY, MARCH 3 10:00 PM - 5:00 AM M2 NIGHTCLUB, 1235 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach PASS ACCESS: VIP, Festival and Weekend

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Magic and paradise meet in South Beach as Winter Party Festival and Masterbeat present Fantasy Island!

MONDAY, MARCH 4 10:00 PM - 5:00 AM

Let your imagination run wild as internationally acclaimed DJs Tomer Maizner and Sagi Kariv transport you to an entirely different world where mystical delights create memories that are anything but ordinary.

PALENQUE NIGHTCLUB 1115 NW 22nd Ave, Miami PASS ACCESS: VIP

The massive, multi-level M2 nightclub will become a place far away from the realities outside as we dance into the early morning! What fantasy will YOU bring to the island?

ACTION! Finale will be the exclamation point to your Winter Party experience. Produced by Work Entertainment, this high-energy event returns on Monday, March 4th and welcomes back Winter Party veterans DJs Jerac and Alex Acosta. This event is not to be missed!

VIP tickets include priority entry and complimentary select cocktails from 10pm-2am.

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Winter Party Gives Back

The goal in 2023 was to increase the scale and impact of philanthropic resources aimed at enhancing the well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer communities in South Florida. In May 2023, grants were awarded that focused on funding the high priority issues areas in the LGBTQ+ community including:

have the financial resources to gather, organize, advocate, and build coalitions with one another.

Trans individuals will have increased access to gender-affirming care, name change services, free or discounted mental health counseling, and increased access to hormone replacement therapy for youth and adults.

Youth: To create and expand safe spaces and provide mental health support for LGBTQ+ youth.

Resources to advance LGBTQ+ friendly policies at the state and local level.

Trans Health: To ensure continuous access to gender-affirming medical and mental health care for trans youth and adults.

Advocacy organizations will have increased resources to educate the community about proLGBTQ+ candidates.

Advocacy: To help amplify the voice and power of the LGBTQ+ community.

Critical funding for organizations working with youth to pivot and be creative in how they reach and support LGBTQ+ students.

The 2023 grant awards totaled over $350,000: $300,000 in unrestricted support to 12 organizations working at the intersection of the areas of highest need in support of LGBTQ+ communities in South Florida; and at least $50,000 to support local LGBTQ+ coalitions as well as Gay Straight Alliances (GSAs) within Miami-Dade County Public Schools and local universities.

As we begin 2024, the LGBTQ+ Equity Fund partners are continuing to scan the field to understand where the most aggressive threats to the LGBTQ+ community in Miami exist as they begin to consider where our responsive funding will be most impactful.

The expected impact of this funding will be:

To learn more about the LGBTQ+ Equity Fund visit https://sflgbtqequity.org/.

LGBTQ+ empowerment groups and GSAs will

When the National LGBTQ Task Force assumed responsibility for producing South Florida’s two major fundraisers in 2004, the organization agreed to maintain their place as a stream of funding for the local community. From 2005 to January 2021, the Task Force donated close to $3.25 million to The Miami Foundation’s LGBTQ Community Fund. Over 80 organizations serving the South Florida LGBTQ community received grants during this period.

make decisions about the issue areas to address and the grantees to award. The Fund’s strategy is to be responsive to the ever-evolving issues that impact the prosperity and health of the LGBTQ community in South Florida. It seeks to use resources to strengthen the infrastructure that allows LGBTQ+ organizations to advocate for their well-being in a time of enhanced political divisiveness.

In 2022, in the wake of the passage of Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill, the National LGBTQ Task Force, The Miami Foundation and Our Fund Foundation came together to evolve The Miami Foundation’s LGBTQ Community Fund into the LGBTQ+ Equity Fund to support and strengthen South Florida’s LGBTQ+ community and respond to timely, urgent community needs. The three groups work in concert, with input from expert advisors in the field, to

Since it was established two years ago, the Task Force has donated $280,000 to the fund.

The Fund has been very proactive in raising additional money from other donors and a total of $738,000, including the Task Force gifts, has been raised from a variety of sources. In 2022, the Fund focused on organizations that provide critical mental health resources, safe spaces, and support for LGBTQ+ youth. $140,000 was awarded – $10,000 each to 14 organizations.

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OFFICIAL WINTER PARTY FESTIVAL KICKOFF EVENT

LOCALIZE Presented by Avita Pharmacy, Prevention 305, and Q Care Plus

ELEVATE POOL PARTY

UNDER ONE SUN

THE BEACH PARTY

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Royal Palm South Beach 1545 Collins Avenue Miami Beach 2:00PM - 7:00PM

Oasis Wynwood 2335 N. Miami Avenue Miami 12:00PM - 7:00PM

Sands of South Beach at 10th Street Miami Beach 1:00PM - 8:00PM

LVL One Nightclub 30 NE 14th Street Miami 5:00AM - 12:00PM

WINTER PARTY & MASTERBEAT PRESENT: FIRE & ICE

WINTER PARTY & MASTERBEAT PRESENT: FANTASY ISLAND

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M2 Nightclub 1235 Washington Avenue Miami Beach 10:00PM - 7:00AM

M2 Nightclub 1235 Washington Avemue Miami Beach 10:00PM - 5:00AM

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The Eagle Wilton Manors 2209 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors 10:00PM - 3:00AM

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WINTER PARTY WELCOME RECEPTION Royal Palm South Beach 1545 Collins Avenue Miami Beach 7:00PM - 10:00PM

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Nathan’s Bar 1216 Washington Avenue Miami Beach 7:00PM - 10:00PM IGNITE MAD Club 55 NE 24th Street Miami 10:00PM - 5:00AM

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VIP COCKTAIL RECEPTION The Standard Miami Beach 40 Island Avenue Miami Beach 7:00PM - 10:00PM HEAT Wynwood Marketplace 2250 NW 2nd Avenue Miami 9:00PM - 3:00AM

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Palenque Nightclub 1115 NE 22nd Avenue Miami 10:00PM - 5:00AM * Schedule as of February 2, 2024.

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About task force The National LGBTQ Task Force advances full freedom, justice and equality for LGBTQ people.

We are building a future where everyone can be free to be their entire selves in every aspect of their lives. Today, despite all the progress we’ve made to end discrimination, millions of LGBTQ people face barriers in every aspect of their lives: in housing, employment, healthcare, retirement, and basic human rights. These barriers must go. That’s why the Task Force is training and mobilizing millions of activists across our nation to deliver a world where you can be you. For more information, go to thetaskforce.org.

Board of Directors • C3 Board of Directors Erik Richard Morin Co-Chair Miami, FL Rodney McKenzie, Jr. Co-Chair, Brooklyn, NY Colgate Darden Treasurer Fort Lauderdale, FL Dr. Jerry Abraham Los Angeles, CA

C4 Board of Directors

Peter Chandler Washington, DC

T. Aaron Hans Minneapolis, MN

Candelario Saldana Charlotte, NC

Candy Cox Washington, DC

Donald Hayden Miami, FL

Almas Sayeed Los Angeles, CA

Vanessa Daniel Tacoma, WA

Sian Lewis Washington, DC

Dr. Anika Simpson Washington, DC

Alfredo Del Cid San Francisco, CA

David M. Pérez Washington, DC

Kim Stone Miami, FL

Liebe Gadinsky Miami Beach, FL

Jeremy Rye San Francisco, CA

Kevin Wang Seattle, WA

Chair Juan Peñalosa Miami Beach, FL

Secretary/Treasurer Peter Chandler Washington, DC Pamela Coleman Santa Fe, NM

Colgate Darden Miami Beach, FL Jeremy Rye New York, NY

Committee and Staff 2024 LEADERSHIP AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Jason Hellinger Festival Co-Chair René Wolfensberger Festival Co-Chair Elijah Batchelor Marketing Director Doug Bermudez Partnerships Director

René Carballo Social Programming Co-Director

Stephen Dominy Volunteer Relations Co-Director

Richard King Dance Programming Director

Walter Castaneda Fundraising Director

Ernesto Espejo Social Programming Co-Director

Robert Masterson Club Finance Director

John Fogleman Finance Director

Dharmendra Choudhary Committee Engagement Director

Russell Roybal Senior Advisor

J. Kelley Welcome Center Director

Tom Shepard Volunteer Relations Co-Director

Pranshu Shivastra

2024 FESTIVAL COMMITTEE Matt Dzwonkiewicz

Jim Farris

Jim Lin

Doug Ames

Bruno Farris

Donnie Luehring

Juan Aurelio

Mario Guardado

Jeff Eason

Joe Bianco

Mauricio Hernandez

James Nonnemaker

Logan Block

Omar Herrera

Sergio Orlando

Steven Boudreau

Xaria James

Tony Pereira

Amanda Cajano

Ronnie Joling

Jose Rodriguez

JC Curry

Victor Jolley

Ever Rucker

Tim Dejsiriudom

Nawaz Khan

Cristian Sanchez

Juan Carlos Farfan

John Labus

Conor Schulz

Jairo Farinas

David Landau

John Shinn

Tristan Tran

Andrea Durojaiye Membership Manager

Kierra Johnson Executive Director

Cathy Renna

Jacky Goh Chief Development Officer

Brian Marone Events Manager

Tyler Shobe Ivette Sierra Luke Sorber Jason Tagg Doug Touche Bruce Wolfe

2024 FESTIVAL STAFF Jake Arnell Institutional & Corporate Giving Manager Michael Bath Events Director Taylor Keta Biro Foundation Giving Officer Alicia S. Boykins Deputy Director, People & Culture Benjamin Coy Communications Marketing Campaign Manager

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Rick Mohn Senior Finance Manager

Raul Griffith Signature Events Producer

Kimberly Otero Events Coordinator

Ryan Hurst Director of Individual Giving

Sayre Reece Deputy Director, Strategic Advancement

Stephen Hilson Festival Production Manager

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Edge

Leadership council

J B. Guess & Jim R. Therrien

Laughing Gull Foundation

Funders for LGBTQ Issues

Commissioner Eileen Higgins

Miami Beach Visitor & Convention Authority

K&L Gates

Cindy Houston & Rete Carie Mindy Kurzer

We extend a heartfelt thanks to our Leadership Council members for their continued support of the Task Force and the Task Force Action Fund. Leadership Council members make an annual gift of $1,500 or more and give the Task Force the flexibility to build grassroots LGBTQ political power across the nation. If we have inadvertently omitted or incorrectly listed your name, please contact Jacky Goh, Chief Development Officer, at jgoh@thetaskforce.org.

Current Leadership Council Donors as of June 30, 2023

THANK YOU TO OUR INDIVIDUAL DONORS President’s Circle ($100,000+) Elizabeth A. Scott & James Houston Andrew Solomon & John Habich Solomon Executive Circle ($25,000 +)

Oostenbrug MD

Jan S. Marks

Jonathan Lehman

Robert R. McCrae & William Newhall

Kevin D. McCarty & Henri Vezie Richard C. Milstein Esq & Eric Hankin

Barbara J. Meislin

Laurie Mirman

Raj Mirchandani & Dianne Palermo

Jeff Morr & Javier Andrade Gomez

Judith Mogul

Sunil Narayan & Robert J. Dutton

Jason Misleh

Richard Lynch & Frank Steil

Pisces Foundation Prevention 305

Rev. Rodney W. McKenzie

Satterberg Foundation

Q Care Plus

Albert R. McMeen III & James Davis

Truist Wealth

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits

Naomi E. Metz & Jennifer Foley

The Tides Foundation

David M. Perez

Actblue Civics, Inc.

Michael J. Piore & Rodney Yoder

The Trevor Project, Inc.

AIDS United

Marj Press

Akerman LLP

Joseph D. O’Gorman

Bank United

Kathy Shamey

BDO USA

Andrew Stancliffe

Bilzin Sumberg

Advocate’s Circle ($2,500+)

Kim Stone & Karla Jones Stone

Comcast Corporation

American Federation of Teachers

Geoffrey O. Swetz & Carlos Leo

Everytown for Gun Safety

Americans United for Separation

Andrew Tagliabue & Mark Jones

Fetzer Institute

of Church and State

Albert V. Thompson & Kenneth Smith

Florida Blue

Anonymous

G Foundation/Warten Foundation

Axel Hotel

Greenberg Traurig LLP

Christian Seale

Paul Pellerin

Christian Ulvert

John Peters

John Wittig & Victoria L. Rawle Wittig

Steven L. Holley

Alex Volckhausen

Thom Qafzei

Scott Andrew Woodfill

Kevin Wang

Joan L. Schaeffer & Roberta Mandel

Rene A. Wolfensberger & David Chiu

Advocate’s Circle ($2,500+) John M. Allen & Stephen P. Orlando

Lisa & Brian Tannebaum

Williamson Automotive Group Winston & Strawn

Hispanic Federation Irving Harris Foundation John S. & James L. Knight Foundation

Hilton Capital Hustle, Inc. Molson Coors

Bradley R. Carlson & Troy Du Toit

Kenneth K. Andrews

Anonymous

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.

Colgate W. Darden IV

Peter H. Chandler Jr.

Joseph A. Bartush

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Royal Caribbean International

Jorge L. Garcia & Cesar Lourenço

Alexander Diaz

Juan J. Battle & Michael D. Bennett

The Arcus Foundation

Rutgers Presbyterian Church

T. A. Hans & Tania Mitchell

Alfredo Diaz

Scott Bennett

The Ford Foundation

Ryder Foundation

Eugene Kapaloski

Dennis Edwards & Mark Steinberg

David S. Berg & Laura Butzel

Wellspring Philanthropic Fund

Starboard Cruises

Anthony Montoya & David A. Holmes

Pamela Gadinsky

Erik Morin & Luis Calderon James G. Pepper

Donald J. Hayden & Brian H. Thompson

Jason Tester

Commissioner Sally Heyman

Rae Carey & Margaret Conway

Director’s Circle ($5,000+) Ralph Alpert C. David Bedford

Erwin G. Gonzalez

Steven C. Hill & Jonathan A. Herz Molly B. Holmes Lawrence R. Hyer Harold L. Ivey

Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund

Mark Migdal & Hayden

President’s Circle ($100,000+)

Glenn Barcheski & William H. Dollaway

Fabulous Me

JPMorgan Chase & Co

Delegate’s Circle ($1,500+)

Sara J. Anderson

Alberto A. Arias Jr. & David W. Kinnard

Larkin & Tapanes, P.A.

Greenspoon Marder

Deric Walters & Jesse Lehrhoff

Ambassador’s Circle - ($10,000+)

Bercow Radell Fernandez

Johnson Family Foundation

THANK YOU TO OUR INSTITUTIONAL FUNDERS

David Topping

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP

Ambassador’s Circle ($10,000+)

Robert Holgate

Roger F. Thomson & Jim Tyrrell

United Church of Christ

Michael L. Miller

H. Richard Quadracci

Weston F. Milliken

Mistr

Progressive Multiplier Fund

Liebe & Seth Gadinsky

H. Scott Huizenga

Leonard Litz Foundation

Pop Culture Collaborative

Douglas Mateyaschuk II & Evan Wolfe

Hez G. Norton & Arrington Chambliss

Janet M. Edwards

Miami-Dade Tourism Development Council

The Miami Foundation

Robin M. Bergen & Janine Hackett

Executive Circle ($25,000+)

Craig H. Berry II

American Airlines

Lewis Black

Bacardi

Suman Chakraborty

CSAA Insurance Group

Jerry S. Chasen & Mark Kirby Arthur B. Cohen

E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation

Michael L. Curtis & Eric F. Thom

Evelyn & Walter Haas Jr., Fund

Director’s Circle ($5,000+)

Nicole & Wayne

Fox Rothschild

Amazon Inc.

National Domestic Workers Alliance Our Fund Foundation Rennert Vogel Mandler & Rodriguez, P.A.

Tzedek Social Justice Fund

San Francisco Pride

Uplift

The Standard

Vertical Bridge

W South Beach

Viiv Healthcare Working Assets / Credo Mobile

Delegate’s Circle ($1,500+) Circuit Mom Florida Department of Health My Practice Candy

Daniel E. Cabrera

Justin Kitchens

George J. DeBolt

Freeman Foundation

Associated Printing Productions

Pamela H. David

Thomas Lander

Robert P. Denny

Google

Avita Pharmacy

Daniel Marinberg & Carlos H. Canasi

Sherman Devitt

Hilton Worldwide

City of Miami Beach

The Spot Latin Grill

Dwight A. Foley

Justworks

Ernst & Young

Palace South Beach

Kaiser Permanente

Firefly Partners

VersActive

Allison & Zachary Julius Jeremiah F. Kelly & Paul F.

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The Harrington Agency

Legacy Council David I. Abramson

Ed Madden & Bert Easter

Estate of Bertram H. Behrens

Jake Arnell

Donna Marburger

Estate of Em Olivia Bevis

Michael Bath

Barbara Brown & Sandy Delegal

Bisordi-Schofield Revocable Trust

Jillian K. S. Bishop

Sean Melton

Estate of LeClair Bissell

David A. Bjork & Jeff L. Bengtson

Naomi E. Metz & Jennifer Foley

Estate of Shirley Brodigan

Marsha C. Botzer & Kimberly Harms

Robert F. Miailovich

Estate of Phillip A. Bulliner

Thomas Boyd

Erik Morin & Luis Calderon

Estate of John L. Chamness, Jr.

Matthew Brown & Wayne Chang

James Nonnemaker

Estate of Stephen D. Clover

Herman J. Brown-Stepan

Lee Ormsbee

Estate of Gerald & Veronica Colfer

Jennifer M. Buchwald

Austin L. Parrow

Estate of Daniel Cook & Herbert

Margaret A. Burd & Rebecca

Martin C. Patterson

I. Cohen

Brinkman

John Perez

Estate Of Winifred Cottrel

Susan Burnside

Addison T. Pressley

Estate Of James A. Davidson

Bradley R. Carlson

Ken Ranftle & Craig Leiby

Estate of Mark Deggendorf

Julie A. Childs & Sara Speargas

Sayre E. Reece & Kathleen

Estate of James N. Devillier

Candy S. Cox & Debra L. Peevey

Campisano

Estate of Alice Dyer

David E. Dassey

Charles W. Robbins & Damon

Estate of Orton L. Ehrlinger

Donald Davis

Romine

Estate of Jonathan Elwell

George J. DeBolt

Anthony Rominske

Estate of Luke F. Farrell

Craig M. Desoer

Russell D. Roybal

Estate of John P. Fludas

Sarah A. Douglas

Jennifer A. Santana

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Ross Draegert

Heather C. Sargeant

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Sabrina K. Duckett

J Schmidt

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Bert Easter & Ed Madden

Marianne G. Seggerman

Estate of Finas Harris

Victoria K. Elliott York

Andrew Sendall

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Nina Feirer

Elliott R. Sernel & Larry Falconio

Estate Of John R. Hoffman

Charles M. Fink & Leonard Jones

Larry Siegel

Estate Of Richard Homan

Liebe & Seth Gadinsky

Andrew Solomon & John Habich

Estate of Earle Raymond Hopkins

Stephen A. Glassman

Solomon

Estate of Diane M. Hopsia

Joe Goenaga

Robert J. Starshak, M.D. & Ross

Estate of Darrill Hudson

Mary E. Harper & Marigene Arnold

Draegert

Estate of Steven D. Kaeser

Dr. Daniel A. Harris & Jane Buttars

William J. Stein

Estate of Robert L. Kehoe

John Hubschmitt

Loet VanDerveen & George Burton

Estate of Kenneth E. Kesselring

Rachel Hurst

Scott J. M. Weber

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Kent J. Johnson & Cody Blomberg

Harry K. Willwater & Hal L. Barker

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Dr. Ronald Kendall & Harold

Douglas Wingo & Timothy Legg

Estate of Craig H. Lindhurst

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Kendall

Benton Wong

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Estate of Fleet E. Nuttall

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Estate of Jeffrey E. White

Linda Ketner

Beth L. Zemsky & Chris Heeter

James W. Lundberg Philanthropic

Estate Of John O’Leary

Estate of Karl-Ludwig Selig

Estate of Robert S. White

Harold D. Kooden PhD & John

Daniel R. Zillmann

Trust

Estate of Julia Lorillard Pell

Estate Of Dale Norris Shaw

Estate of Walt Witcover

Hunter PhD

Harvey Zuckman & Phil E. Oxman

Edith MacGuire Charitable Trust

Estate of David Lee Peterson

Estate of James J. Stroumbos

Estate of Jacob Lee Withers, Jr.

Estate of Joseph J. Maio

Estate of Neil B.Pomerenke

Estate Of James L. Tanner

Estate of Craig J. Witt

Brianna J. M. Lambert Marilyn Lamkay

Estate of Alan Ace

Estate Of Wayne McCaughan

Estate of Roger A. Riege

Estate of Marc A. Triebwasser

Estate of Roy Glenn Wood

Peggy Lipschultz

Clarence E Anderson Living Trust

Estate of Rita A. McGaughey

Estate of James E. Rolls

Estate of John Tynes

Estate of James B. Wozniak

David Littell & Edward Selekman

Barckley Family Trust

Estate of Lawrence J. Messenger

Estate of Lee S Ross

Estate of Henry van Ameringen

Estate of Morgan Young

Lester H. London

Estate of William Bebermeyer

Estate of Henry D. Messer

Estate of Harry R. Rowe, M.D.

Estate of Josef Van Der Kar

Estate of William Zilko

Alyxia D. Loney

Estate of Frawley Becker

Estate of James Morris

Estate of William A.K. Ryan

Estate of Donald E. Watson

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