There’s nothing Caribbean people love more than a fête (a festival). PrideFête celebrates everything that is both Pride and Caribbean, creating an inclusive space for communities who may not feel as safe and free in their home countries. PrideFête will bring Caribbean culture — tailored to an LGBTQ+ audience — to Wilton Manors on Saturday, August 12, from 6 to 11 PM. Staged at Richardson Historic Park & Nature Preserve, the event will feature music, food, art, DJs, drag queens, local queer performers, Carnival drummers and masquerade performers. Usually, most Pride events take place in June, commemorating the 1969 Stonewall riots in New York City, a pivotal moment in gay and lesbian history. But most of the past iterations of this Caribbean LGBTQ+ festival have taken place in May and August. This is the second year the festival will be produced by Hotspots! Happening Out, best known for Hotspots! Magazine. The festival is for the Caribbean LGBTQ+ community, its culture, struggle, and fight. Hence, every participant is welcome to dress in the traditional spirit of the barely-there Caribbean outfits. With the end of slavery in the 19th century, the populace of the region was allowed to celebrate their native culture and their emancipation through dress, music, and dancing. These three factors continue to remain central to their way of celebrating festivals. Their culture is about accepting their true self, beliefs, and choices. This spirit connects Caribbean culture to the LGBTQ+ community and brings them together and even closer.
PrideFête Celebrates Caribbean Carnival Costuming, Body Positivity and Queer Community
Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Pinterest
Pocket
WhatsApp
Flip It 〡and〡 Follow Us
- Tags: PrideFête
Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Pinterest
Pocket
WhatsApp
Never miss any important news. Subscribe to our newsletter.
Related News
2024 Wilton Manors Stonewall Pride Parade Live Broadcast
June 19, 2024
Wilton Manors Lights Up with HOTspots! Art Walk on March 16
March 13, 2024
Never miss any important news. Subscribe to our newsletter.
Recent News
2024 Wilton Manors Stonewall Pride Parade Live Broadcast
June 19, 2024
Wilton Manors Lights Up with HOTspots! Art Walk on March 16
March 13, 2024
Events Near You
Jan 06 2025
Fort Lauderdale HIV+ Gay Discussion Group
ArtServe, 1350 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
No event found!
