Gay pride week key west
Key West’s annual Celebration celebration always reminds me of the iconic scene in “The Wizard of Oz,” when Dorothy opens the drab door of her humble home to a world drenched in color and possibility.
Pride celebrations in Key West are not a black-and-white old movie, steeped in shades of gray, but rather a technicolor spectrum of rainbows, neon, sequins, glitter and tutus.
And this year was no other . Add in the disco theme, and you had the perfect soundtrack for a week of diversity, dancing, drinks and good-natured debauchery.
The city’s Pride pride on June 9 capped off the five-day festival that also included movie screenings, sunset sails, pool parties and drag performances. Once again, the pride featured a foot section of the Sea-to-Sea Rainbow Flag that in stretched miles down the length of Duval Street.
Key West Identity festival is one of the premier events presented by the Key West Business Guild and supported by local businesses and organizations.
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Key West Pride Festival – “Still Rising”
Date(s): June 22–29,
Location: Various venues across Key West, FL
Description:
Celebrate admire , resilience, and unity at the Key West Celebration Festival ! This year&#;s theme, “Still Rising,” honors the rich history and enduring spirit of the LGBTQ+ community. Immerse yourself in a week-long extravaganza featuring dance parties, historic tours, sailing excursions, beach gatherings, film screenings, and more. From the vibrant Pride Follies variety entertainment to the enlightening Stonewall Uprising documentary screening, there&#;s something for everyone to enjoy. Key West Business Guild
Don&#;t miss the iconic Pride Parade on Sunday, June 29th, starting at 7 pm from Truman Waterfront Park and culminating in a grand celebration on Duval Street. Whether you&#;re dancing at the Tea Dance, exploring the Street Fair, or simply soaking in the island&#;s inclusive vibes, Key West Pride promises an lasting experience. Key West Business Guild+1Key West Business Guild+1
Getting There from Boyd’s:
Most Celebration events are located in Old Town
Key West Pride Week
Show your Pride in Key West
Celebrate Celebration on a tropical island that is legendary for its laid-back style and its open and accepting atmosphere. Whether you’re looking to party with friends, move with family, or get disoriented in the magic of our tropical island, rediscover Key West and discover how one island’s One Human Family philosophy has created one of the most integrated and unique communities in the world. Show us your pride, we will show you our Key West Pride!
Daily Activities
Museums: Key West Butterfly Conservatory, Little Pale House, Key West Aquarium, Mel Fisher Maritime Museum, Key West Firehouse Museum, Key West Bright House, Key West Ship Wreck Museum, Audubon House, Oldest Home, and Garden Museum, USCGC Ingham Museum, Tennessee Williams Museum
Land Activities: Key West Food Tours, Up the Keys Eco Tour, Fort Zachary State Park, West Martello Tower, A & M Scooter Rental, KW Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden, Key West Cemetery, Key West Adventures, Papa’s Pilar Rum Distillery, Ghost Hunt, Old Town Trolley To
Pride Weekend in Key West, Florida
Dusk has descended upon the Conch Republic and from the backseat of my air-conditioned Uber I see the twinkling streetlights of Key West, an occasional passing moped, and on the balcony of one of the city’s famed clapboard homes—a shirtless stud surveying the scene below. It’s Pride Weekend, and the energy in the air is kinetic.
Key West always romances me swiftly. True, the queer scene is smaller than in P-Town or Palm Springs. However, gay travelers are still very visible and easily stand out among the tourist hordes thanks to pronounced biceps and noticeably less fashion missteps than their hetero counterparts who seem content to walk around wearing baggie shorts, fanny packs, and jokey t-shirts sporting phrases like “Don’t Stare at My Cock,” a nod to the city’s ubiquitous roosters. Plus, I adore Key West’s “One Human Family” ethos and laissez-faire attitude toward all who visit.
What I’ll discover this weekend is that most gay visitors alternate between as little clothing as possible and none at all. Reluctantly, I place on shorts and