Gay8 is a Latin festival that takes place in Miami and embraces the culture of both the Hispanic community in the city, and the LGBT community.
The festival features art, music and street food that is all sourced from Latin influences and people. It takes place in Miami's 'Little Havana' and turns into a street party where people from different backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations can come together and enjoy the Latin festival together. The event aims to be as inclusive as possible and was conceived from the goal of bringing LGBT people together -- as most of them have at least one thing in common in their pursuit of equality. The event also gives awards to individuals who have a proven track record of "connecting different parts of Miami."
Gay8 brings together people from all walks of life to celebrate their commonalities, hopes and dreams for the future.
What's Driving This Trend
- Inclusive Latin Festivals
- Opportunity for other cities to create festivals that celebrate diversity and inclusivity with a focus on Latin culture.
- Intersectional Event Planning
- Opportunity to create events that prioritize inclusion and uplifting marginalized communities.
- Socially Conscious Festivals
- Opportunity to create and promote festivals that foster diversity and social change.
Who This Affects Most
- Hospitality
- Opportunity for hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality-focused businesses to partner with LGBT Latin festivals and promote diversity and inclusivity.
- Event Planning
- Opportunity for event planners to prioritize intersectionality and social consciousness in their planning process, taking inspiration from LGBT Latin Festivals like Gay8.
- Tourism
- Opportunity for tourism-focused businesses to promote socially conscious tourism by partnering with and promoting LGBT Latin Festivals in their respective cities.
