Kimberly Venom has seven crowns under her belt, including Miss Noche Latina 2023 and Miss Florida. She started performing 17 years ago, at the same time that she transitioned. The Miami native stays busy working.

Angie Ovahness Pryce may not have won the top prize in the OutSFL Pageant, but she still considers herself a winner. "I was very proud of how I did," she says. "It's not easy going from category to category, especially when certain categories are not your strength. But I am proud of my performance and let people see who I am."

At the OutSFL Pageant, Camille Dior Love won the Marsha P Johnson Award, which was named for the trans activist and icon. “It was a privilege that my peers thought highly of me,” Love says. “I like the mission of volunteerism and philanthropy.”

Erika Norell is a performing institution. She's marking a milestone this year – celebrating 30 years of performing, and South Florida audiences are the better for it.

Throughout June, there are plenty of incredible Pride events to attend. If you’re planning to attend one of these events in another city, do a little research and you may find that a hotel in the area is offering a “Pride Discount” or package deal. Marriott Hotels are offering “Pride & Joy” packages at many locations, check on availability when booking. Room upgrades, if offered, are based on availability.

Misty Alicea, a transgender Deerfield Beach woman who began her career two decades ago as a South Beach drag queen, graduated in May from Florida Atlantic University with two master’s degrees.