World OutGames Make U.S. Debut

Addison Herron-Wheeler is OUT FRONT's co-publisher and editor-in-chief and friend…

World OutGames, the international celebration of queer athletes and human rights, is coming to the U.S. for the first time. Miami plays host to the games this year, which run from May 26 to June 4.

According to New on Next, the ten-day games feature sports competitions, a human rights conference, and other cultural events. The games first took place in 2006, and have previously been hosted in Montreal, Copenhagen, and Antwerp.

The opening ceremony for OutGames will feature musical performances from R&B singer David Hernandez, dancer Kristine W., and Latin pop grou Envee. There will be several other musical performances throughout the show, as well as architectural tours and visits to art museums.

LGBTQ athletes will compete in 400 events, and 34 sports will be featured, including diving, swimming, tennis, soccer, and dance. The games will also be broadcast throughout the world, to be watched by advocates and sports fans. Find out more about the event and how to tune in at worldoutgames.org.

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Addison Herron-Wheeler

Addison Herron-Wheeler is OUT FRONT's co-publisher and editor-in-chief and friend to dogs everywhere. She enjoys long walks in the darkness away from any sources of sunlight, rainy days, and painfully dry comedy. She also covers cannabis and heavy metal, and is author of Wicked Woman: Women in Metal from the 1960s to Now and Respirator, a short story collection.