How to Enjoy a Gay Pride Festival in Key West, Florida
Key West is a tropical paradise, and one of the most gay-friendly places in America. Whether you're looking for great weather, hot bodies, fabulous food or just a spot to relax on the beach, Key West has it all. The gay-pride festivals take advantage of the relaxed atmosphere and amazing environment.
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Find the event that's right for you. The biggest is PrideFest, which takes place in early June. While Key West offers a limited number of gay-pride festivals throughout the year, there are dozens of gay-friendly events.
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Leave your parka at home. Key West is usually sunny and warm, rarely topping 90 degrees in the summer and rarely dipping below 70 in the winter, so bring beachwear, sun block and those white linen pants for dining out.
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Get there. There are several ways to reach Key West. The most interesting is to drive down U.S. Route 1, the highway connecting the Florida Keys to the mainland. You can also take a Greyhound bus, the Key West Express ferry or the Florida Keys Shuttle, which departs from the Fort Lauderdale and Miami airports six times a day.
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Book a room. Lodge in one of the many gay-friendly bed and breakfasts, guest houses and hotels. Key West also offers some of the finest gay-specific accommodations on the planet, including Island House, named the "Best gay men's resort in the world" by "Out Traveler" Magazine.
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Plan your time. Attend the PrideFest festivities or simply relax on the beach. Many of the events feature art festivals, musical performances and speakers, so you should look into picking up tickets in advance.
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Check out the nightlife. Key West offers some of the best nightlife in the region, and you never have to worry about driving home. During a gay-pride festival, the clubs are guaranteed to be hopping.
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