Part of the Gay Key West Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Key West
Key West, FL, United StatesKey West's all-male summer party weekend — five days of clothing-optional pool parties, dance events, cruises, and late-night fun on the southernmost tip of the U.S. Pool parties center on the gay resorts like the Island House, with nightlife on Duval Street. Adults-only, ticketed.
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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.
Sat, Aug 15
10 PM - 2 AM
One Saloon, Key West
Heat Stroke leather & underwear party at One Saloon during Tropical Heat in Key West. Sat night Aug 15, 2026.
Sun, Aug 16
2 PM - 6 PM
Island House Key West, Key West
The clothing-optional Hot Naked Pool Party closes Tropical Heat at the Island House. Sun Aug 16, 2026.
Sun, Aug 16
9 PM - 1 AM
Bourbon Street Pub, Key West
The Big O Party finale at Bourbon St. Pub closes Tropical Heat weekend in Key West. Sun Aug 16, 2026.
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