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Key West Pride 2026 lights up the island from June 3rd to 7th with a packed week of parties, parades, and poolside celebrations.

From June 22-29, 2025, the community’s anything-goes spirit and come-as-you-are attitude shine during Key West Pride, a weeklong tribute to love, identity, and living out loud. Admission is free to what has to be some of the best views in town. Those looking to escape crowds and get out on the water can also sign up for the Pride Brunch Sail & Swim put on earlier that day by the wonderfully staffed Argo Navis. 

All of this leads to the final day on Sunday, June 29, which will begin with morning services at MMC Church, St.

Paul’s Church, and Unity of the Keys before ticket-holders to drag brunch assemble at Mangoes on Duval.

Sunday’s big sendoff will see the parade and one of the city’s most colorful processions on Duval. If you want to be a part of the finale, nonprofits and inns invite the public and guests to join their vehicle or walking entries.

Key West Pride
June 22-29
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FLORIDA KEYS (June 18, 2025) — Celebrate PRIDE in paradise!

In Key West, Pride isn’t just a celebration – it’s a way of life. Through June 29, the community’s anything-goes spirit and come-as-you-are attitude shine during Key West Pride, a weeklong tribute to love, identity and living out loud. “After all these years, we’re still rising, and we’re doing it together in the Keys.”

The annual Key West Pride Parade is the grand finale event that travels the length of Duval Street, putting decades of LGBTQ+ progress and pride on full display. 

JT Thompson, the visionary behind the “One Human Family” movement, has been selected to serve as the grand marshal for the parade.

Organized by the Key West Business Guild, the week is full of lively events, including comedy nights, talent shows, film screenings, and a bustling street fair—all set to the laid-back beat of island life.

A Weekend of Signature Events

Festivities kick off with the official Opening Party at AquaPlex, featuring DJs, an open bar, and a community gala celebrating queer resilience and inclusion.

More events at different venues throughout the week, from mocktail mix-offs and LGBTQ+ documentary screenings to naked pool parties and sunset cruises.

This “Glow Hour” sunset mixer features a bar and live DJ on June 24. 

That same evening, down the street, the Tropic Cinema hosts a champagne reception and screening of “Stonewall Uprising.” The screening includes a panel discussion led by Dr. Cori Convertito who curated the ongoing “Stonewall Uprising: The Start of a Movement” exhibit with the Key West Art & Historical Society. An exhibit that will also run through the week.

Drag brunches, rooftop cabarets, and nightly comedy sets (with national touring queer comedians) round out a week where something’s always happening.

Parade & Tea Dance: The Grand Finale

The Pride Parade caps off the celebration. Expect a confetti storm and wall-to-wall celebration.

Where to stay for Key West Pride?

Key West has lodging to suit every budget and style.

Lamar who was raised in Detroit, MI., and pursued life as a social worker in New York City will be a first-time visitor to the island. It begins at Truman Waterfront Park, winding along Whitehead and Front Streets before turning up Duval, where the route spills into the legendary Tea Dance at La Te Da.

Tea Dance has been a Key West Sunday staple since 1977.

Try the clothing optional Sausage Fest (June 27) at Island House, or the fiercely inclusive RU Wet? (June 27) party at Alexander’s Guesthouse, or the no labels/no limits Love Whoever the F*** You Want Ally Party(June 27) at 22 & Co., or the wild Purgatory Party (June 28) at Bourbon St.

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·      Pride on Wheels: Explore the island’s queer culture and heritage on a Pride-themed guided Key Lime Bike Tour or aboard the colorful Pride History Trolley Tour, ending with a splash at La Concha’s Pride Pool Bash.

·      Special Performances: Key West Pride entertainment options this year include the return of the incomparable Lillian Baxter with her musical memoir (June 25) at the Fringe at the Armory, plus nationally touring comedian Quin Lamar (June 25) taking the Key West Theater stage for a night of queer comedy.

·      Key West Pride Brunch Sail & Swim (June 27): Set sail in style at the Key West Pride Brunch Sail & Swim aboard the Argo Navis.

This southernmost point of the United States has long been a haven for artists, rebels and free spirits, and thanks to the destination’s laid-back ambiance, tropical charm and deeply rooted LGBTQ+ history, Pride here is more than a party — it’s a pilgrimage. The city has long been a haven for artists, rebels and free spirits, with laid-back ambiance, tropical charm and deeply rooted LGBTQ+ history.