What Gay Events are Happening in Fort Lauderdale?
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Fort Lauderdale and Wilton Manors have one of the most active LGBTQ+ event calendars in the country, with major annual events and weekly programming across Wilton Drive's bars.
Annual Events
- Pride Fort Lauderdale — Downtown winter Pride, on hiatus since 2023 and expected to return early 2027
- Lauderdale Tropical Bear Week — Late March/early April. Week-long bear community gathering with pool parties and bar events
- Bear Village / Horse Meat Disco — April. Outdoor bear and dance event at Richardson Historic Park
- Stonewall Pride Wilton Manors — June. The biggest LGBTQ+ event in South Florida with 50,000+ attendees, the Glow Night Parade, and 8+ stages
- Wicked Manors — October. Wilton Manors' annual Halloween street party on Wilton Drive
- Holiday Events at The Pride Center — December. Community celebrations at The Pride Center at Equality Park
Weekly Events
- Sunday: Classic Disco T-Dance at Hunters Nightclub, drag brunch at multiple venues
- Friday/Saturday: Drag shows at Georgie's Alibi Monkey Bar, dance nights at The Manor Complex
Theater & Performance
- Island City Stage — Wilton Manors' professional theater company producing LGBTQ+ themed plays and musicals
- Empire Stage — Intimate theater with diverse programming
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