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Tropical Heat

Tropical Heat 2025

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 2025 Schedule of Events

Wednesday, August 13th

Cowboy Ken’s Pink Pool Party: 

Island House, Wednesday, August 13th @ 5pm-8pm: 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!

Thursday, August 14

Life’s a Masquerad, 6 PM – 9 PM, Key West Gallery • 601 Duval Street  and the Stars Are Barely Contained. Come toast with Adam Scott Rote, the most collaborated fine artist in history, as he unveils seductive new works co-signed by Hollywood’s hottest. From smoldering sirens like Michelle Pfeiffer and Natalie Portman to muscle-bound icons Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, Clint Eastwood, Andrew Garfield, and Henry Cavill—this is a night where art meets adrenaline. Limited pre-signed originals available. Cocktails. Icons. Eye candy. Enough said.

FRIDAY: August 15th

11 AM enjoy a 4-hour All Male Day Trip with Blu Q Key West. If you haven’t set sail on Blu Q yet, you’re missing out on the best gay experience in Key West! Blu Q guests keep coming back for more and it’s no surprise why. Their four-hour Tropical Heat trip is the perfect way to experience the turquoise waters of Key West while basking in the Florida sun. You can snorkel, kayak, swim, or just relax on the boat – it’s totally up to you! Our crew is always ready to make your trip unforgettable, with their warm smiles, expert guidance, and a hard work ethic. So what are you waiting for? Hop on board the Blu Q and let’s make some memories! This one sells out quickly. Departure time is 10:30 AM.  Purchase your tickets by CLICKING HERE

Splash Pool Party, 1 PM – 5 PM: at Bourbon St Pub: Join World Famous Puddin’ Tane for some fabulous pool games and get a chance to meet the Adult Stars of Saturday Night’s Big ‘O’ Party while you beat the heat with ice cold drink specials from Key West Pride’s award-winning bartenders! 1pm – 5pm at the infamous Pool Bar of Bourbon St Pub and The New Orleans House located at 724 Duval St.! Entrance and free clothes check included with your weekend pass bracelets!

Flaunt Your Flamingo Pool Party: Alexander’s Guest House, 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM: Strut, sparkle, and sashay into the fiercest flamingo flock this side of the Keys! Flaunt Your Flamingo is your invitation to shake a tail feather in your boldest, brightest, and most fabulous tropical attire. Whether you’re bringing the heat in hot pink speedos, feathered fans, or full flamingo fantasy, you’re the main attraction. This sexy, sun-soaked soirée is all about tropical vibes, playful pride, and unapologetic flair. Expect high-energy beats, island cocktails, jaw-dropping outfits, and a dance floor packed with the hottest guys from across the globe. Dress Code: Flamingo-inspired fabulousness encouraged. Feathers, florals, neon, and naughty – anything goes. DJ Angel is spinning all night long. Specialty cocktails + surprises that sizzle. Come flaming, come fabulous, just don’t come subtle. Hosted by the one and only Miss Bouvee. Proceeds benefit Key West Business Guild and Gay Key West. 

BLACKOUT PARTY, Birdcage Cabaret/BackBar 10:00 PM until…: Get ready to dance. The BlackOut Party is for all of you with a love of gear and underwear.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16th

Enjoy a 4-hour Male All Day Trip with Blu Q Key West. If you haven’t set sail on Blu Q yet, you’re missing out on the best gay experience in Key West! Blu Q guests keep coming back for more and it’s no surprise why. Their four-hour Tropical Heat trip is the perfect way to experience the turquoise waters of Key West while basking in the Florida sun. You can snorkel, kayak, swim, or just relax on the boat – it’s totally up to you! Our crew is always ready to make your trip unforgettable, with their warm smiles, expert guidance, and a hard work ethic. So what are you waiting for? Hop on board the Blu Q and let’s make some memories! This one sells out quickly. Departure time is 10:30 AM.  Purchase your tickets by CLICKING HERE

Steers & Queers Pool Party, Noon – 5 PM, 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!

saloon 1, heat stroke party: 9PM – 4AM 504 Petronia Street. Leather, Gear, and Underwear party. Tucked behind the iconic 801 Bourbon Bar in Key West’s Old Town, Saloon One is the island’s only dedicated gay leather bar. Whether you’re into leather, looking to explore, or just want a place to drink without pretense, Saloon One is a no-frills, locals-favorite bar that delivers after-dark Key West at its boldest.

AquaPlex Key West Presents the “AQUANETTES”, 9 PM: Free to all wrist band holders. Elevate your night with AquaPlex’s iconic drag shows & unforgettable performances! Glamorous drag queens, cocktails, and cabaret magic.

THE BIG O PARTY AT BOURBON ST. PUB: 10 PM until Close: Join some of the hottest Adult Film Stars for Tropical Heat’s biggest party of the weekend! Live shows all night long and some of the biggest drinks in town! Doors open at 10pm and drinks will be flowing, and private play areas open until 4am! Located at the infamous Garden Bar of Bourbon St Pub and The New Orleans House at 724 Duval St.! Entrance and free clothes check included with your weekend pass bracelets!

AquaPLEXXX Party: 711 Duval St., the fun starts at 11 PM: (Free admission for wristband holders) Dive into the party at AquaPlex, where the DJ will have you grooving to killer beats, and Go-Go dancers will dazzle your senses, all under the fabulous flair of the Aquanettes! Don’t let this electrifying experience slip through your fingers!

Sunday, August 17

Hot Naked Sunday Pool Party, Island House, Noon – 4 PM: After church and before tea dance, comes 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!

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