Celebrate PRIDE 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, travel with family, or get lost 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!
Pride 2023 Schedule of Events
Tuesday, June 6
6 pm – Pre-opening Pride with “Real men Do Drag” charity event benefiting Smart Ride @ Aqua – 711 Duval St! The Southern Most HIV/AIDS Ride (aka SMART Ride) started in 2003 with a vision of giving back 100% of every dollar its participants raise to AIDS service organizations throughout Florida. We also promised that participants would have a degree of control over the distribution of the funds they raised to the benefiting agencies. Since 2003, over $14.95 Million has been raised – and 100% of it returned to help those infected, affected, or at risk for HIV and AIDS in Florida.
Wednesday, June 7
11 am – Rainbow Pregame specials, Pride anthems, and classic LGBTQ+ movies @ 801 Bourbon Bar – 801 Duval St.
Noon – Key West Pride Kick-off Luncheon “Celebrating 20 Years of the Sea-to-Sea Diversity Flag” created by Gilbert Baker featuring special presentations on the making of the Sea-to-Sea diversity Flag created by Gilbert Baker @ the Marriott Beachside – 3841 N Roosevelt Blvd.
5 pm – Key West Pride 2023 Kick-off Party
7 pm – The Gulf written by Audrey Cefaly @ Fringe Theater – 600 White St. A small boat. A broken engine. A fragile relationship pushed too far. “Beautiful. Bold. Breathtaking.” An award-winning new work. Presented in conjunction with Key West Pride. 2018 Lammy Award for LGBTQ Drama. Tickets are available here.
7 pm & 9 pm – Drag Show @ Aqua Night Club – 711 Duval St.
8 pm – HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH @ The Waterfront Theater – 407 Wall St. The award-winning musical about Hedwig Robinson, a genderqueer East German singer of a fictional rock and roll band. A musical you will never forget. Tickets are available here.
9 pm & 11 pm – Drag Shows @ 801 Bourbon Bar – 801 Duval St.
Thursday, June 8
11 am- 10 pm – Rainbow Pregame specials, Pride anthems, and classic LGBTQ+ movies @ 801 Bourbon Bar – 801 Duval St.
4-6 pm – Pride Wine tasting @ the Gardens Hotel – 526 Angela St.
6:00 pm – Fury “Tea on the Sea” sunset Sail. Join us as we put a new twist on Tea Dance! Check in is @ Opal Key Marina – 241 Front St.
6:00 pm – Vibrator races for Charity: Pride Edition @ Mary Ellen’s – 724 Applerouth Ln. – benefitting Queer Keys. Join us for a night of silliness like nowhere else. In a nutshell, we race vibrators for charity and have fun! Be sure to bring cash for donations as this is a fundraiser! Vibrators come in all shapes, sizes and colors! Each one with its own unique race name. Cheer them on toward the finish line in four separate races. The winners of those races all vie against each other to see who the Vibrator Champion of the night is. It’s not always good to come first, so the 2nd to last race of the night is for the four losers to see who is the slowest. The last race is the fastest four vibrators of the night. Each racer is auctioned off for each race. 1/2 goes to the winner, 1/2 goes to the charity! Ready, set… join us! Vrooom Vrooom!
7 pm – Enjoy live theater with “The Gulf” written by Audrey Cefaly @ Fringe Theater – 600 White St. A small boat. A broken engine. A fragile relationship pushed too far. “Beautiful. Bold. Breathtaking.” An award-winning new work. Presented in conjunction with Key West Pride. 2018 Lammy Award for LGBTQ Drama. Tickets are available here.
7 pm & 9 pm – Drag Show @ Aqua Night Club – 504
8 pm – Enjoy live theater with “HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH” @ The Waterfront Theater – 407 Wall St. The award-winning musical about Hedwig Robinson, a genderqueer East German singer of a fictional rock and roll band. A musical you will never forget @ Waterfront Playhouse. Tickets are available here.
9 pm – Key West Local Bartender Competition @ Bourbon St. Pub – 724 Duval St.
9 pm & 11 pm – Drag Shows @ 801 Bourbon Bar – 801 Duval St.
10 pm – “Come as You Are” Party @ 801 Bourbon Bar. A celebration of you! Butch? Femme? Bear? Otter? Pup? Stud? This night is all about you being you! As Madonna once said, “Express yourself, don’t repress yourself!” Come by and snap a picture with the Inclusivity Heart Marquee!
Friday, June 9
1 am – Rainbow Pregame specials, Pride anthems, and classic LGBTQ+ movies @ 801 Bourbon Bar – 7801 Duval St.
Noon – Kat’s “Are You Wet” All welcome Pool Party @ Alexander’s Guesthouse – 1118 Fleming St.
6 pm – All welcome Pride sunset sail aboard Blu Q. Check in is 6:00 pm for a 6:30 departure. Blu Q is Located three blocks North of the intersection at Fleming and Margaret street – at the Key West Historic Seaport in Old Town – 120 Margaret St. Book HERE
7 pm – Enjoy live theater with “The Gulf” written by Audrey Cefaly @ Fringe Theater – 600 White St. A small boat. A broken engine. A fragile relationship pushed too far. “Beautiful. Bold. Breathtaking.” An award-winning new work. Presented in conjunction with Key West Pride. 2018 Lammy Award for LGBTQ Drama. Tickets are available here.
7 pm & 9 pm – Drag Show @ Aqua Night Club – 711 Duval St.
8 pm – Enjoy live theater with “HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH” @ The Waterfront Theater – 407 Wall St. The award-winning musical about Hedwig Robinson, a genderqueer East German singer of a fictional rock and roll band. A musical you will never forget! Tickets are available here.
8 pm – 10:00 pm – Key West Pride 20th Anniversary Sea-to-Sea Diversity Flag Laser Light Show on the entire length of Duval Street.
9 pm – 8 colors of Pride Glow Party @ Club 504
10 pm – PJ BASH @ 801: Put on your comfiest and most colorful PJs, grab your teddy bear, and let’s slumber party! Onesies, Kaftans, Undies, and all other sleepwear encouraged!
Saturday, June 10
8 am – 10 am – The Big Gay 5K Key West. Registration now Open.
8 am – Big Gay5K Award Ceremony presented by 22 & Co. and Poké in the Rear @ Club 504 @Aquaplex. Enjoy a protein rainbow inspired breakfast and a free shot of unicorn pee. Plus, a DJ and guest Drag queen appearance!
10 am – 5 pm – Key West Pride Street Fair featuring a variety of vendors, and a drag show!
11 am – Rainbow Pregame specials, Pride anthems, and classic LGBTQ+ movies @ 801 Bourbon Bar.
Noon – All Welcome Pool Party @ Bourbon St. Pub
6 pm – All welcome Pride sunset sail aboard Blu Q. Check in is 6:00 pm for a 6:30 departure. Blu Q is Located three blocks North of the intersection at Fleming and Margaret street – at the Key West Historic Seaport in Old Town – 120 Margaret St. Book HERE.
7 pm – Enjoy live theater with “The Gulf” written by Audrey Cefaly: A small boat. A broken engine. A fragile relationship pushed too far. “Beautiful. Bold. Breathtaking.” An award-winning new work. Presented in conjunction with Key West Pride. 2018 Lammy Award for LGBTQ Drama. Tickets are available here.
7 pm & 9 pm – Drag Show @ Aqua Night Club – 711 Duval St.
8 pm – Enjoy live theater with “HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH” @ The Waterfront Theater – 407 Wall St. The award-winning musical about Hedwig Robinson, a genderqueer East German singer of a fictional rock and roll band. A musical you will never forget! Tickets are available here.
8 pm – 10:00 pm – Key West Pride 20th Anniversary Sea-to-Sea Diversity Flag Laser Light Show the entire length of Duval Street.
9 pm – Pride Sea-to-sea Dance Party @ Mary Ellen’s featuring DJ El Grace – 420 Applerouth Ln.
10 pm – Purgatory All welcome Party @ Bourbon St. Pub – 724 Duval St.
10 pm – 4am – “Somewhere Over the Rain Glow Underwear Glow party”: Ready, Set, Glow! Break out the day glow underwear, paint your face/ body and glow the night away! @ 801 Bourbon – 801 Bourbon St.
Sunday, June 11
10 am – MCC Church Pride Service -1215 Petronia St.
11 am – Unity of the Keys Pride Service – 1011 Virginia St.
11 am – SUNGAY FUNGAY @ 801 Main Bar – 801 Duval St. Pride karaoke, mimosa and Bloody Mary drink specials rainbow celebration, classic gay movies all night long!
Noon – Key West Pride Drunken’ Drag Brunch @ Mangoes – 700 Duval St. Preferred bar seating and VIP sections available which includes preferred seating, more drag queen interaction, and more!
3 pm – Key West Pride Pre-Parade Sunday @ Mary Ellen’s – 420 Applerouth Ln.
4:30 pm – Pride Edition Tea Dance @ La Te Da – 1125 Duval St.
5 pm – Key West Pride Parade: Celebrating 20 years of the Sea-to-sea Diversity flag. The parade will start at the Quay @ the Truman Waterfront, to Whitehead St, left on Whitehead to front St., then right onto Duval Street, ending on United Street.
8 pm – Closing Pride ceremony @ the corner of Duval and Petronia St. AFTER Tea dance.
Daily Activities
Museums: Key West Butterfly Conservatory, Little White House, Key West Aquarium, Mel Fisher Maritime Museum, Key West Firehouse Museum, Key West Light House, Key West Ship Wreck Museum, Audubon House, Oldest House, 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 Tours, Conch Tour Train, Haunted Key West, Ghosts and Mysteries, Ghosts and Gravestones, D’vine Wine Gallery, Key West Fine Wine, Key West Wildlife Center, Perky’s Key West Excursion.
Water Activities: Argo Navis, Blu Q, Classic Harbor Lines, Cruisin’ Tikis, Danger Charters, Fish N Chicks, Fury, Island Vibe Charters, Island Vibe Charters, Java Cat, Jolly Rover II, Key West Eco Tours, Key West Sailing Center, Key West Snorkeling. Land Boat Charters, Off the Charts, Schooner America, Sunset Sail Key West, Sunset Watersports, SV Argo Navis, Yankee Freedom III
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