Timur Tugberk

Miami Beach Pride 2026 really hit differently.

Somewhere between settling into this city and truly rooting myself here, I realized I’ve started to give something back—to cast my own kind of light onto Miami in a way that feels real, intentional, and honestly… a little surreal.

From working alongside the city and community leaders, to partnering with Pride and the Chamber, to performing on that main stage with friends, to being part of inaugurating a new Pride space with officials (and accidentally making a few new besties along the way)… it all felt bigger than a moment. It felt like alignment.

This year was full. Full of familiar faces and unexpected ones. Full of creative energy from people who flew in from all over the world. Full of being front and center—from the parade to the madness to the magic—and somehow still having those quiet, grounding moments where you realize: this is community.

I met icons I never imagined crossing paths with. I deepened friendships that matter. I laughed, I danced, I worked, I celebrated—and through it all, I felt incredibly grateful.

For the memories, the chaos, the joy—but most of all, for the togetherness.

Miami… I see you. And I’m just getting started.