Key west pride 2021
Celebrate PRIDE on a tropical island that is legendary for its laid-back style and its unlock and accepting atmosphere. Whether you’re looking to party with friends, travel with family, or fetch 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 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Wednesday, June 2nd
12pm – KWBG Pride Kick-off Luncheon @ Marriott Beachside
5pm – Key West Pride Kick-off Party @ Island House – All Welcome (until 8pm) FREE Stoli Cocktails, champagne and Hors-d’ oeuvres.
Thursday, June 3rd
1pm – Naked Pool Party @ Equator Resort (Men Only) No Cover Charge, Music by DJ Kyd, Hors d’oeuvres & Libations! Raffle – Including a 3-night stay & a 5-night remain @ Equator, $ bar tab. Raffle will benefit the Key West Business Guild (a non-profit LGBTQ+ organization)
pm – Wine Tasting at D’vine Wine Gallery (At the Garden Hotel) 20 % Disc
Key West Pride
June 15,
Proud to be back in Key West!
Bascom Grooms Key West Real Estate congratulates everyone, locals and visitors alike, who helped make Key West Pride such a success. After a rough that saw the Key West Business Guilds Key West Pride celebration canceled along with so many of the other special events that make Key West such a unique place, Pride was back for with 5 days of parties and happenings both rowdy and refined.
Unfortunately, the Pride Parade, considered by many to be the main event of this festival of forthright gayness, was canceled due to COVID fears and official restrictions on public gatherings. However, the parade is expected to be back for and this year’s show did depart on strong launch with a Wednesday June 2nd kick-off luncheon at the Marriott Beachside resort and wrapping up on Sunday the 6th with the traditional Rainbow Roast Hawaiian luau.
Celebrating a Tradition of Tolerance
Key West Pride honors the island’s long-standing reputation as an open and accepting destination that welcomes everyone. Key West began gaining attention a
The Pride Follies was anything but a run-of-the-mill variety show.
Styled after the iconic Ed Sullivan Display, the May 22 kickoff event to Key West Pride (June ) at Key West Theater celebrated the island’s talented residents — and the restore of live events after more than a year of COVID.
The twice-canceled exhibit, presented by the Key West Business Guild, returned with a colorful and irreverent vengeance featuring song, dance, acrobatics, comedy and yes, drag queens.
“The variety show is infamous for having the best of our local performing arts community (and some I hope aren’t giving up their day jobs!)” said Greg Tromba of the event. “Don’t get me incorrect, Key Westers admire to attend professional performances, but also can’t resist a bit of humor and camp to mix it up a bit.”
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International Pride Celebrations Are a Unique Experience Promoting Acceptance of LGBTQ+ Culture Globally
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