Miami Beach Pride starts this Friday, and it’s filled with fun all the way through to next Sunday.
There’s a lot to unpack in those 10 days, and although I am gay myself, I’m also very boring outside of work, so instead I enlisted Athena Dion, the Greek goddess of Miami, to fill us all in.
Athena Dion…
Athena Dion: “This is my subtle, ‘go to Publix and get a slice of cheese’ kind of look.”
…is the “Greek goddess” of Miami.
Athena Dion: “I’m a little Greek boy, and I grew up in a military family, so we moved all over the world.”
But at Miami Beach Pride next weekend…
Athena Dion: “South Beach, baby!”
Alex Miranda: “Could it get any better than this?”
Athena Dion: “No, ma’am!”
Call her VIP.
Athena Dion: “It’s gonna be main stage, Sunday afternoon, 5 p.m., I’ll be doing a show along with the other former Miss Miami Beach Gay Prides.”
And today, call us comfy at the Moxy Hotel, where a free queer art showcase takes place Monday at 6:30 p.m., and she’s sharing her guide to pride.
Athena Dion: “Oh, hey, Alex. I was just getting ready. Do you want to come in?”
After glam, that is.
Athena Dion: “Two and a half hours, if you want to look, like, pageant girl ready.”
Athena is a local drag queen celebrity.
Athena Dion: “I’m so blessed to have such a successful show.”
Whose drag brunches at R House in Wynwood are … wait, is that Emilio and Gloria Estefan?
Athena Dion: “I’ve done her in character before. We’ve done the ‘Conga.'”
Alex Miranda: “No, in front of her?”
Athena Dion: “We’ve done the ‘Conga’ together.”
Alex Miranda: “Oh, my God.”
Maybe she’s born with it. Maybe it’s…
Athena Dion: “I’m going to be honest with you, it’s crippling anxiety. I’m so serious.”
She’s gone viral, too. Remember this voice? That was Athena, hosting a pride party in 2018, while Lindsay Lohan lived her best life.
Alex Miranda: “Pride is fun, but Pride is also really meaningful to our LGBTQ+ community.”
Athena Dion: “You’re welcome, you’re valid, you have a place in this world.”
Alex Miranda: “And you’re perfect just the way you are.”
Athena Dion: “Just the way you are.”
The fun’s gonna run from April 1 to 10, closing with a free festival at Lummus Park next Saturday and Sunday.
Athena Dion: “There’s going to be music, there’s going to be dancing, there’s going to be fun. I mean, it’s something you just don’t want to miss out on.”
And Sunday at noon, the parade marches up Ocean Drive.
Athena Dion: “And I think it’s important to have that visibility, especially for younger generations.”
As far as what to wear, Miss Dion says, whatever makes you feel…
Athena Dion: “Fabulous.”
Alex Miranda: “Period. Period.”
Athena Dion: “I’ve got something for you. There she is. I could cry, ugh.”
But always recommends a good accessory.
Athena Dion: “ASMR, it’s so soothing.”
Alex Miranda: “How do you? No. Oh, God. I’m so pathetic.”
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Miami Beach Pride
April 1-10, 2022
miamibeachpride.com
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