Event Dates
From: Sunday, June 22, 2025
To: Sunday, June 29, 2025
Celebrate PRIDE on a tropical island that is legendary for its laid back style and its open and accepting atmosphere.
Key West pride is one of the most unique pride events in the USA with a tropical feel. The island-wide celebrations include special concerts, pool parties, wine tastings and much more.
- Stay at the H2O Suites- Adults Only, 200 m from Duval Street rated “Superb” by guests and featuring a year-round outdoor rooftop pool with a sun terrace.
Key West Pride
- Next Edition – Sunday June 22nd to Sunday June 29th, 2025 – Note the event has moved dates so as not to conflict with WorldPride in Washington DC.
- Key West Pride event is world famous and has made the Guinness book of records, unfurling the largest rainbow flag, a 1.25-mile-long rainbow banner that ran from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean.
Pride Kick off party
- Typically Key West pride kicks off on the Wednesday at the Pride Kick off Luncheon (venue to be confirmed) followed by the Pride welcome party at the Island house at 5pm.
Pride Pool Parties
- Popular pool parties are held at The Equator Resort (Naked Pool Party), Alexander’s Guesthouse and The Bourbon Street Pub.
The Pride Cruise
- The Fury Sunset “Tea on the Sea” is a popular cruise taking place on the Thursday of Key West Pride. Details to be confirmed
Dance Parties
- The Bourbon Street Pub hosts a range of parties. Thursgays at Side Bar is a great way to start your pride and meet new guys.
- Get your kink on at the Fetish Ball at Saloon 1 on Fridays, a men only event. Alternatively head to the Pride party at 801 Bourbon, where everyone is welcome.
Key West Pride Parade
- Sunday June 2025 – Awaiting dates- The Key West Gay Pride parade is held on the Sunday and starts at 5pm, running along Duval street which is the main gay area, this followed by the southernmost Beach party 7pm and is the highlight of the pride event.
Pride Brunches and After Parties
- Enjoy a pre-parade drag brunch at Mangoes and check out the world famous Tea Dance at Lateda after the parade.
- Aqauaplex also hosts some great events throughout the pride including the Rainbow Roast on Sunday evening.
Where to Stay?
Most of the gay bars in town are clustered along colourful Duval Street.
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action
Duval Gardens, Truman Hotel, The Gardens Hotel, Paradise Inn
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Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
The Paradise Inn is our favourite place
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Most of the gay bars in town are clustered along colorful Duval Street, in the historic district, which is also home to dozens of fun shops and inviting restaurants.
526, Angela Street, Key West, Monroe County, Florida, 33040
This adult-only hotel offers two outdoor pools. Duval Street is a 1-minute walk away, and Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory is 3 minutes’ drive from the hotel. A private balcony or patio with property views is provided in all rooms at The Gardens Hotel Key West. A flat-screen cable TV, ironing facilities, and a refrigerator
Douglas House, 419, Amelia Street, Key West, Monroe County, Florida, 33040
Located just 2 minutes’ walk from the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, this adult-only inn features free parking and a shared outdoor swimming pool. Free Wi-Fi is also available. A microwave, refrigerator and coffee-making facilities come standard in each room
819 Simonton StreetKey West, FL 33040
Paradise Inn - Adult Exclusive is located in Key West and features landscaped grounds with brick paths and a lotus pond with koi and tropical turtles. A complimentary continental breakfast is served in the lobby.
611 Truman AveKey West, FL 33040
This trendy Key West boutique hotel features an outdoor pool and modern rooms equipped with iPod docking stations and flat-screen TVs. South Beach - Key West is 0.8 km away from the property.
1 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040
Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, 3 bedrooms, a TV with cable channels, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 4 bathrooms with a shower.
Key West, Florida 33040
This Air conditioned holiday home includes a living room with a TV with satellite channels, a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, as well as a coffee machine and a washing machine. A Swimming pool & Free WiFi
Key West, Florida 33040
This Air conditioned holiday home has a living room with satellite TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, 2 bedrooms and a bathroom with shower. A swimming pool and a Barbecue. Free WiFi
Key West, Florida 33040
The holiday home includes a Living room with TV, a kitchen with a dishwasher and a coffee machine. There is a bathroom with a shower and hairdryer. A Private swimming pool and a barbecue. Free WiFi
724 Duval Street, Key West, FL 33040
The Bourbon St. Pub has been known world over for its Hot Men and Boys. And you can catch them each and every night on top of the bar for your viewing pleasure, starting at 10 PM.
The hottest men and boys come from all over the world to perform for you. Many of these hot guys want to come to the island for a vacation and while here make some extra money!
801 Duval Street Key West, FL 33040
Gay Cabaret bar, Drag shows & karaoke very popular and always busy
711 Duval Street Key West, FL 33040
Gay Night club and bar with Drag shows
801 Duval Street Key West, FL 33040Gay
Gay Male Leather & Levi Bar -with a Back Room. Everyone is welcome!
1125 Duval Street Key West, FL 330403
La Te Da, a Key West landmark with a piano bar, terrace bar, and cabaret. The best live entertainment on the island!
900 Simonton Street Key West, FL 33040Fun
Happy Hour noon till 8pm daily. Karaoke nightly from 9:30 with pool table
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