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Tropical Heat

Tropical Heat is the HOTTEST annual 5-day party for gay men ages 21 and up in Key West and the Florida Keys! The all-male themed parties, pool parties, clothing optional events, and adult-oriented entertainment promise to be HOT! August on our tropical island is always HOT, but during Tropical Heat it promises to be even more so! What better way to experience our tropical paradise than joining us for 5 days with hot guys!? In addition to all our scheduled events, you can also enjoy our many other activities on land and sea!

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Tropical Heat 2024 Schedule of Events

Wednesday, August 7

5 pm –8 pm Cowboy Ken’s Pink Pool Party: @ Island House Kick-Off Party Think PINK at the southernmost mojo-dojo-casa-house! Kens from around the world will gather in their wildest and pinkest outfits and accessories! Think Malibu Barbie, but for Ken! Cowboy hats, hankies, speedos, sunglasses, OR LESS! Just make it PINK! This clothing optional pool party comes with free passed appetizers, half-priced drinks, and our famously pink pool boyz! All gay, bi, trans, queer + brothers welcome!

8 PM: Naked Line Dancing with Nick Mazza at the SideBar, 504 Angela Street.

10pm – Male dancers on the bar @ Bourbon Street Pub (724 Duval Street)

Thursday, August 8

10:00 PM: Naked Drag Show “Welcome to the CockCage” in the Birdcage Cabaret 504 Angela Street, (Details Forthcoming).

Followed by a COWBOY NAKED DANCE PARTY starting at 11 PM

10 pm – Male dancers on the bar @Bourbon Street Pub (724 Duval Street)

Friday, August 9

11 am – All Male Day Trip aboard the Blu Q. All Male + Clothing Optional 🏳️‍🌈• Snorkel and relax on a Sandbar (May through October• 4 hours • BYOB• Included: Organic Fresh Snacks, Water, Coolers, and Snorkel Equipment• All activities are optional. You can always relax and enjoy sailing on Blu Q while having an amazing time on the water with friends! Spots are limited. Use code Heat24 for 10% off. Book HERE.

12 – 2 PM: Naked Luncheon at the BackBar at AquaPlex. This is not your average luncheon.

12  – 4 PM Splash! Pool Party @Bourbon Street Pub

5 –6 pm – Nemiroff Ukrainian Vodka Tasting at the Gardens Hotel, 526 Angela Street

6:30 pm – 10 pm – COWBOY  themed Pool Party @Alexander’s Guesthouse Full Bar, Good Food, and Fun! Costumes encouraged!

6:30 pm – Men Only Sunset Sails (21+) LGBTQ+BYOB. Set sail on the Blu Q Catamaran for a scenic harbor tour and FAB sunset. You are welcome to bring any adult beverage you would like to enjoy! (BYOB!) We will have delicious organic snacks, water, coolers with ice, and fun music. A very casual and friendly atmosphere allows you to be with that special someone or meet new friends. Spots are limited. VIP band holders, call directly for 20% off –(305) 304-9774. Book HERE.

10 pm – Male dancers on the bar @ Bourbon Street Pub (724 Duval Street)

Saturday, August 10

12 pm — 5 pm Steers & Queers Pool Party: @ Island House We’ll be doing more than cow-tippin’ at the Island House pool! Come get lassoed into the deep end with a festive group of guys all looking to get branded! All steers, queers, and stable wranglers come together for one of the hottest pool parties of the weekend. Come get blown away by our CO2 cannon by one of our cowboys! Lockers provided first come first served! All gay, bi, trans, queer + brothers welcome!

12 pm – All Male Day Trip aboard the Blu Q. All Male + Clothing Optional 🏳️‍🌈• Snorkel and relax on a Sandbar (May through October• 4 hours • BYOB• Included: Organic Fresh Snacks, Water, Coolers, and Snorkel Equipment• All activities are optional. You can always relax and enjoy sailing on Blu Q while having an amazing time on the water with friends! Spots are limited. Use code Heat24 for 10% off. Book HERE.

6:30 pm – Men Only Sunset Sails (21+) LGBTQ+BYOB. Set sail on the Blu Q Catamaran for a scenic harbor tour and FAB sunset. You are welcome to bring any adult beverage you would like to enjoy! (BYOB!) We will have delicious organic snacks, water, coolers with ice, and fun music. A very casual and friendly atmosphere allows you to be with that special someone or meet new friends. Spots are limited. VIP band holders, call directly for 20% off – (305) 304-9774. Book HERE.

9 PM – 4 AM: Heat Stroke At Saloon 1. 504 Petronia Street. Tropical Heat pass holders will have free admission. Complimentary clothing will be available.

10 pm – The Big “O” Exhibition party @Bourbon Street Pub

Sunday, August 11

12 pm — 4 pm – Hot Naked Sunday Pool Party @Island House After church and before tea dance, come Island House! This world-famous clothing-optional soiree is always one of the hottest events of Tropical Heat- and has been for over two decades!  Fabulous pool boys, complimentary shots, giveaways! All gay, bi, trans, queer + brothers welcome!

4pm – 6pm – Famous Tea Dance @La te da

5pm – Karaoke @ Bourbon Bar

10pm – Male dancers on the bar @ Bourbon Street Pub (724 Duval Street)

Daily Activities

Museums: Ernest Hemingway, 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 Exhibit.

Land Activities: Key West Food Tours, Up the Keys Eco Tour, Fort Zachary State Park, West Martello Tower, A & M Scooter Rental, Key West 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, Perky’s Key West Excursions.

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.

Future Tropical Heat Dates

2024: 8/7 – 8/11
2025: 8/13 – 8/17
2026: 8/12 – 8/16
2027: 8/11 – 8/15
2028: 8/9 – 8/13