Tropical Heat: Events
Tropical Heat 2026 Schedule of Events
Wednesday, August 12th
5 PM– Cowboy Ken’s PINK Pool Party AND Kick-off @ Island House – 1129 Fleming St.
Think pink at the southernmost mojo-dojo-casa-house! Pink cowboy hats, pink hankies, pink speedos, OR LESS! Just make it PINK! Free appetizers and ½ price cocktails. VIP band holders can also pick up their bands at this events. Bands can also be picked up at the Gay Key West Visitor Center at 808 Duval St. through Tropical Heat between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm. For more info call (305) 294-4603.
Thursday, August 13th
9PM – 4AM All Male Day Trip 🏳️🌈Ages 18+ • 4 Hours • BYOB *Snorkel, Sandbar or Kayak
Trip includes:
- All Male + Clothing Optional
- Snacks & Water Included, BYOB
- Snorkel & Kayak Gear Included
- Captains-Choice: activities tailored to the day’s weather conditions. We all want to have an amazing Key West day on the water!
- Free Cancellation up to 6 days (144 hours) prior to scheduled departure time.
Bring a towel, and feel free to bring your own drinks! Our amazing crew will make sure your drinks stay cold in our coolers. They’re great at keeping track of who brought what and will keep you refreshed all day.
**Sandbar and Snorkel is our typical day on the water, but on certain weather and tide days, it can be tough to go to a sandbar, so we offer the option to kayak instead.
Friday, August 14th
11 AM – Tropical Heat Snorkel Trip @ Blu Q Key West – 120 Margaret St. 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. Ticket link coming soon!
1 PM – 5 PM Splash Pool Party @ Bourbon St. Pub – 724 Duval St. 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! Entrance and free clothes check included with your weekend pass bracelets!
9PM – 4AM Heat Stroke: Leather Gear and Underwear Party @ Saloon One – 504 Petronia Street.
Whether you’re rocking your favorite leather, stripped down to your best underwear, or somewhere in between, this is your space to let loose, connect, and own the night. Expect pulsing beats, a bold crowd, and an unapologetically sexy atmosphere. Dress to impress, or undress to express.
Saturday, August 15th
12 PM –11 AM –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 soon.
12 PM –Five-Alarm Pool Party@ Island House – 1129 Fleming St
All fireman report to the pool deck for this high-energy firefighter themed pool party! Slide down the pole and get ready to get blasted by our pool boy CO2 cannon! Expect hot men & cold cocktails to make the perfect sizzling summer memory with friends!
10 PM – The Big “O” Exhibition @ Bourbon St. Pub – 724 Duval St.
A Voyeurs Dream Come True! The biggest blow out of the weekend! Foam party. Play areas. Pool & Jacuzzi. Hot Exotic Dancers and Adult Industry Performers.
Live Exhibition Shows. Free entry with your VIP bands, or $20 for non pass holders at the door. Free clothes check!
Sunday, August 16th
12 PM –Hot Naked Pool Party@ Island House – 1129 Fleming St
After church, and before T-Dance, comes Island House! For over two decades, this party brings visitors and locals together in true Gay Key West spirit! Hot-Naked-FUN!
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.


