← Part of Fantasy Fest Key West
Part of the Gay Key West Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Friday, October 23, 2026
Key West Cemetery → Equator Resort, Key West
A costumed community march on the Friday before the parade (Oct 23) that winds from the Key West Cemetery through Old Town to the Equator Resort — a longtime gay favorite and one of the best people-watching nights of the fest. Free to join.
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Wed, Aug 12
12 PM - 11 PM
Key West
Tropical Heat 2026 — Key West's all-male summer party weekend, Aug 12–16. Pool parties, dance events, the best gay bars, and where to stay in paradise.
Wed, Aug 12
5 PM - 9 PM
Island House Key West, Key West
Cowboy Ken's PINK Pool Party kicks off Tropical Heat at the Island House in Key West. Wed Aug 12, 2026.
Fri, Aug 14
2 PM - 6 PM
Bourbon Street Pub, Key West
The Splash Pool Party at Bourbon St. Pub during Tropical Heat in Key West. Fri Aug 14, 2026.
Sat, Aug 15
2 PM - 6 PM
Island House Key West, Key West
The firefighter-themed Five-Alarm Pool Party at the Island House during Tropical Heat. Sat Aug 15, 2026.
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