Since 1994, thousands of people have come out to party hard on South Beach and help raise money for the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force.

This week read about Austrian Catholics flying the Pride flag to support the LGBT community after the Vatican ruled that the church cannot bless gay partnerships, and Uzbekistan's LGBT group facing increased threats and persecution following new anti-LGBT laws.

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Below is a guide to the first few events that kick off this year’s Winter Party. Check out SFGN in March for a full listing of events and additional coverage. But start planning now because this year promises to be bigger and better than ever.

Drinks, dancing, DJs — Winter Party Festival is back.

Extreme winter conditions mean something completely different in South Florida. While much of the country is bundled up, we’re taking off our shirts and partying like it’s the middle of June.