Get a tan this winter. From February 29 to March 5, Miami heats up the season with the 10,000-guest, six-day Winter Party Festival. This year’s events range from cocktail soirees to cultural outings to—yes—parties, parties, and more parties.
And as if you needed another reason to head south, Winter Party is produced by the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, which donates the majority of net proceeds to The Miami Foundation and the Task Force’s national efforts to “build power, take action and create change for the LGBT community.”
Once again, the Surfcomber is serving as the host hotel, though this year’s guests can expect some delightful surprises. In December, the Surfcomber officially reopened as a member of the Kimpton Hotels brand, following a multi-million dollar renovation. Kimpton Hotels are always inclusive and sassy, and now they are inviting you to party on South Beach.
This year, the official events begin on Wednesday and continue beyond the weekend. Two of my favorite, not-to-be-missed events are the Under One Sun Pool Party at the Surfcomber Hotel and, of course, the main event: the Winter Party Beach Party, grooving on the South Beach sand to the beats of DJ Joe Gauthreaux.
For a list of all Winter Party events and passes, visit their website at winterparty.com.
