'Love Shines' at Fort Lauderdale's First Valentine's Day Pride with Charo and Estelle

Pride Fort Lauderdale will celebrate the nation’s only “Love Pride” on Sunday, February 11 from noon to 8 p.m. on the iconic Fort Lauderdale Beach. Grammy Award–winning singer and songwriter Estelle and internationally-acclaimed actress, singer and flamenco guitarist Charo, best known as a guest star on the iconic 70s show “The Love Boat,” will headline the festival.

This is the 41st anniversary for the festival. It is also the region’s first Transgender Pride, with an appearance by leading transgender model and singer Laith Ashley, star of the Oxygen network’s series “Strut.” Celebrity DJs Tracy Young, Deanna and Power Infiniti will be spinning from the main stage throughout the day.

Admission to the main event will be free and proceeds will fund scholarships for LGBT+ youth and grants to local community organizers. Pride Fort Lauderdale is expected to draw more than 60,000 people to Fort Lauderdale Beach Park.

For more information, Facebook.com/PrideFortLauderdale.