Winter Party Festival
The chill of the season has begun to present cabin fever.
Why don't you join me in South Florida w/ The Task Force Foundation & catch some rays?
Launched in 1994 as a 1-time charity dance event on the sands of beautiful South Beach, Winter Party Festival has evolved into a week-long festival benefiting the lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender (LGBT) community on the national & local levels. 10,000 + guests from all over the USA & abroad attend @ least 1 of the 25+ events - including music, fashion, art & more - that take place in Miami, Miami Beach & Ft Lauderdale.
The Festival climaxes w/ the 16th Annual Winter Party Beach Party, a world-class dance event on the sands of SoBe, featuring dj/producer Tracy Young.
Over 6000 will attend this centerpiece of the 2009 Winter Party Festival.
This celebration, benefiting the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force, is also an important fundraiser for Miami-Dade's LGBT service organizations. To date, the Festival & its sister event, the Miami Recognition Dinner, have raised over $1.65 million for organizations serving the South Florida LGBT community.
Boots • Heels • Sandals • Sneakers
Board shorts, bikini, speedo's... hats, chains, shades...
The most important part of your outfit: Your Footwear.
Must be comfy & able to dance for hours on end...
You gonna wear sandals? Know this: Get a Pedicure
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Thursday, February 26 ~ 10pm – 5am
Blast Off! @ Score: 727 Lincoln Road, SoBe
Brett Henrichsen joins DJ Pride in the 1st of the Festival's 11 magical dance events.
Friday, February 27 ~ 9pm - 6am
Johnny Chisholm & JustCircuit Present The 5-Ring Circuit Discotekka @ Area 51: 950 NE 2nd Ave. Miami. Featuring DJ's Manny Lehman, Eddie Baez, Joe Gauthreaux, Warren Gluck, Wendy Hunt, Lydia Prim + 5 more amazing DJs in this extravaganza.
VIPs enjoy comp drinks from 9 - 2.
Friday, February 27 ~ 10pm - 4am
Bruthaz Beach Bash @ Living Room Nightclub: 300 SW 1st Ave., Ft Lauderdale
The men of Miami Beach Bruthaz: The annual summer gathering for same-gender-loving men & women, take their act on the road for a night of dancing to the music of Oren Nizri & Maximus 3000
Comp drinks: 10 - midnight.
Friday, February 27 ~ 10pm - 4am
Pandora Events Present Industry @ Pearl Restaurant & Ultra Lounge: 1 Ocean Drive
The 4th installment of Pandora's http://www.pandoraevents.com popular dance party for women invades South Beach
Saturday. February 28 ~ Noon – 6pm
Under One Sun Pool Party @ The Doubletree Surfcomber Hotel: 1717 Collins Ave, SoBe
2500+ swimsuit-clad hotties join DJ Roland Belmares.
Saturday. February 28 ~ 10pm - 3am
WHIP: A Leather Fantasy @ Jackhammer: 1951 NW 9th Ave (Powerline Rd), Ft Lauderdale
Leather & fetish gear are the preferred attire as Chicago's DJ Ted Eiel spins his Chunky House
Saturday. February 28 ~ 10pm - 6am
Mercury Rising @ parkwestnightclub: 30 NE 11th Street, Miami
Featuring Producer/DJ Eddie X & DJ Alyson Calagna
Sunday, March 1 ~ Noon - 6pm
Winter Party Beach Party @ 12th Street Beach & the Atlantic Ocean, SoBe
Tracy Young brings it all to a climax on the world's most spectacular dance floor - the sands of SoBe overlooking the Atlantic.
This is the 1 event you can't miss!
Sunday, March 1 ~ 8pm - 5am
Orbit @ Cameo: 1445 Washington Avenue, SoBe
Cameo fills up w/ the bold & beautiful as Chus & Ceballos w/ Tony Moran provide the musical backdrop for this always-packed Sunday night dance event. Kidd Madonny opens as guests enjoy an open bar from 8-10pm + a large outdoor lounge area is available to cool off when the temp gets red hot.
Monday, March 2 ~ 5am - 5pm
Red Eye @ Nocturnal: 50 NE 11th Street, Miami
Abel takes the die-hard dancers on 1 last musical journey for those who aren't ready for the party to end.
Monday, March 2 ~ 7pm - 3am
Touchdown: Closing Party @ Halo: 1625 Michigan Ave, SoBe
1 last opportunity to share drinks w/ your Winter Party Festival friends, including a "Closing Party Special Martini". Don't miss your chance to say "good-bye"...
Winter Party Tix + More
Best way to attend Winter Party Festival: Get an event pass.
Titanium VIP Pass $550 - Retail: Over $1045 (inclusive of value of hosted bars).
Access to 10 events: Blast Off! • 5-Ring Circuit - VIP • Under One Sun Pool Party • The VIP Event • Mercury Rising • WHIP: A Leather Fantasy • Women's Jazz Brunch • The Beach Party - VIP • Orbit • Red Eye. This Pass also includes: Access to VIP lounges including comp cocktails (during certain hours) @ most events. The value of this benefit can easily exceed $200. • Comp Winter Party Festival t-shirt • Comp 2009 Winter Party CD
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Platinum Pass $350 - Retail: $385
Access to 8 events: Blast Off! • 5-Ring Circuit • Under One Sun Pool Party • Mercury Rising • WHIP: Leather Fantasy • The Beach Party • Orbit • Red Eye
No-waiting entry @ all venues covered by pass.
This pass doesn't include access to VIP areas or comp cocktails.
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Gold Pass $260 - Retail: $315
Access to 6 events: 5-Ring Circuit • Under One Sun Pool Party • Mercury Rising • The Beach Party • Orbit. No-waiting entry @ all venues covered by pass.
This pass doesn't include access to VIP areas or comp cocktails.
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24-Hour Climax Pass $150 - Retail: $205
Access to 3 events: Mercury Rising • The Beach Party • Orbit
No-waiting entry @ all venues covered by pass.
This pass doesn't include access to VIP areas or comp cocktails.
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New Generation 21-25 Pass $110 - Retail: $170
Access to 3 events: Under One Sun Pool Party • Mercury Rising • The Beach Party
No-waiting entry @ all venues covered by pass.
This pass is available only to guests ages 21-25. Pass holders must show a valid government issued ID showing age @ all venues or Festival staff will confiscate the pass. This pass doesn't include access to VIP areas or comp cocktails. Orbit tix available for $45.
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Florida Resident Pass $140 - Retail: $170 (Thru January 30)
Access to 3 events: Under One Sun Pool Party • Mercury Rising • The Beach Party
No-waiting entry @ all venues covered by pass. Proof of Florida residency is required to purchase & use the Florida Resident Pass. Pass holders must show this proof @ all venues or Festival staff will confiscate the pass. Acceptable proof of residency consists of a Florida driver's license, a Florida state-issued ID card (must have Florida address), a Florida voter's registration card w/ corresponding picture ID, a college ID for a Florida college or a Florida-based military ID. This pass doesn't include access to VIP areas or comp cocktails. Orbit tix available for $45.
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Tix & passes purchased online must be picked up in advance from the Welcome Center.
The Welcome Center: The Surfcomber Hotel, 1717 Collins Ave. (during hours of operation): 305.604.8500
More info on tix: http://winterparty.org/tickets/index.php
Fly American to The Surfcomber
The Winter Party Festival has blocked rooms from February 24 - March 4, 2009.
This beautiful oceanfront hotel, in the heart of SoBe, is the home of our Welcome Center, the hub for Winter Party Festival. The Surfcomber hosts the Pool Party: 1 of the Festival's most popular events!
Hotel guests receive 2 comp tix per room to this must-go-to party.
Special rate's available til February 10 or until the Winter Party Festival block of rooms are sold out: RSVP now. Call 800.0853.0264 & request the "WPF" code Festival 2009 rate or go: http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/MIAOFDT-WPF-20090222/index.jhtml
The Surfcomber is @ 1717 Collins Ave Miami Beach, Fl.
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American Airlines offers Winter Party Festival guests discounted airfare to the Miami area from February 24 to March 4, 2009. The offer includes:
* 5% discount off Coach & First Class fares.
* After the tix is purchased, but prior to outbound flight departure date, the name may be changed for a service fee.
* Discount on Avis rental cars.
For fare & schedule info & to make your reservations, call American Airlines Meeting Services @ 800.433.1790 & provide the Promo Code A4929AM. Hours of operation are 6am - 12 midnight Central Time every day of the year. Review fare & schedule info & make reservations @ American Airlines web site: http://www.aa.com. Be advised there's a minimum tix service fee of $20 per person for all tix purchased via the phone & $30 per person for all tix purchased @ the airport.
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Saturday, February 21 2009 ~ 7-9pm
Let's Take Care of Each Other: Safer Sex @ Winter Party Festival
Private residence. An invitation-only cocktail reception sponsored by the Task Force & their safer-sex partner, South Beach AIDS Project, to kick off this year's campaign @ Winter Party Festival.
Sunday, February 22 2009 ~ Noon – 4pm
LGBT Family Picnic
TopeeKeegee Yugnee (TY Park), Pavillion #8 3300 North Park Road (Just off I-95 @ Sheridan St)
Hollywood, FL. Winter Party Festival & South Florida Family Pride co-host this afternoon in the park for LGBT families & their friends, complete w/ food, activities & special surprises.
Tuesday, February 24 2009 ~ 6-8pm
Pridelines Youth Skate Gold Coast Roller Rink, 2604 South Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. Pridelines Youth Services presents an evening of roller skating for LGBTQ youth ages 13-20. $8 fee includes admission, skate rental & round-trip transportation from Miami-Dade.
Wednesday, February 25 2009 ~ 7-9:30pm
Departure Lounge: The Winter Welcome Reception Doubletree Surfcomber, 1717 Collins Ave, SoBeach.
Showtime Networks presents the official Winter Party Festival welcome party, a poolside reception w/ cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, music & prizes. The city of Miami Beach & Miami-Dade's leading LGBT organizations roll out the welcome mat for all visitors from around the world.
Thursday, February 26 2009 ~ 7-9pm
What It Would Feel Like To Be Free
The 3rd Annual Interfaith Service of Winter Party Festival
Trinity Cathedral, Parish Hall, 464 N.E. 16th Street, Miami
Join LGBT-friendly congregations & spiritual groups from around South Florida as we gather for a powerful interfaith service & joyous musical celebration.
Friday, February 27 2009 ~ 6-7pm
Halo's Winter Party Happy Hour
Halo, 1625 Michigan Ave, SoBeach
Friday, February 27 2009 ~ 8-10pm
Kiehl's Cares Since 1851, 832 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
Kiehl's opens its doors w/ free cocktails & special offers on its hair & skincare products for Winter Party Festival guests. This event includes comp consultations, samples & chances to win complete skincare regimens appropriate for you.
Saturday. February 28 2009 ~ 8:30-11pm
VIP Cocktail Reception
Location TBA
The créme de la créme hobnob over cocktails & hors d'oeuvres in a beautiful setting.
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About The National Gay & Lesbian Task Force Foundation:
In 1973, The National Gay & Lesbian Task Force Foundation (The Task Force) became the 1st national lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender (LGBT) civil rights & advocacy organization.
The Task Force works to build the grassroots political strength of our community by training state & local activists & leaders, working to strengthen the infrastructure of state & local allies, & organizing broad-based campaigns.
Headquartered in Washington, DC, The Task also have offices in NYC, LA, & Cambridge, MA. The Task Force Foundation is a 501(c)(3) corporation incorporated in Washington, DC. Contributions to The Task Force Foundation are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law
More info: http://www.thetaskforce.org
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New study shows party, ideology, frequency of religious service attendance & age drove vote on Prop. 8
Read the press release: http://www.thetaskforce.org/press/releases/pr_1_06_09
March 2nd was the end of the annual Miami Winter Party Festival sponsored by the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. The Miami party ran from February 25th to March 2nd. Every year, this Miami Winter Party Festival welcomes over 10,000 gay men and women from all around the world. All proceeds from the these events benefit the GLBT community. With volunteers from across the gay entertainment industry, the Winter Party Festival brings the community together.
In what went down as a nearly perfect South Florida week, Winter Party Festival wowed the throngs of gay boys form all over the world. This spectacular party saw the likes of some of our very own gorgeous boys like Shane Frost, Johnny Hazzard, Ralph Woods and mainstream gay actor Wilson Cruz.
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