Key West Pride 2026

Key West Pride is the island's annual LGBTQ+ Pride celebration, held each June despite the subtropical heat and humidity — a reflection of the gay community's deep roots on the island and its commitment to celebrating at the traditional time. The event centres on the Duval Street parade, which draws approximately 20,000 participants and spectators through the heart of the island's entertainment district. Key West Pride programming runs across multiple days and includes street festivals, beach parties, bar events, a human rights forum, and the parade itself. The combination of Key West's established gay infrastructure — the Duval Street bars, Island House, La Te Da, Aqua — with the special-event energy of Pride week makes for a celebration that draws visitors from across the southeastern United States and internationally. Pride weekend accommodation requires booking three to four months in advance; the island fills completely.