Event Dates
From: Friday, April 19, 2024
To: Sunday, April 28, 2024
Conch Republic Celebration
& Drag Race Key West 2024
Celebrate a unique event during the Conch Republic Days celebration as lavish “dragsters” entertain audiences
Conch Republic Celebration & Drag Race Key West 2024
Celebrate a unique event during the Conch Republic Days celebration as lavish “dragsters” entertain audiences while attempting to outpace their rivals.
- Visiting Key West? Stay at The Capitana, a boutique hotel racing the beachfront just a 9-minute drive to the gay bars of Duval Street with an outdoor pool, fitness centre and stylish rooms, rated “Superb” by guests.
The Drag Race
- Saturday April 20th 2024 – The annual Conch Republic Drag Race is a playful parody of auto racing, but instead of high-speed cars, think high-heel shoes.
- Add some spectacular drag attire, lipstick, wigs, and race-mandated footwear, and you have a zany race in the heart of the gay entertainment district.
- The event takes over the famous 700 block of Duval street, home to Key West’s bustling gay nightlife scene.
- The event runs from 2 pm to 6 pm, with trials at 3 pm and then qualifying heats and finals.
- The event continues its spoof of a speed race with pit crews, chequered flags and DJs playing revving engines.
- Racers navigate various hazards on the track, including tires and perilous obstacles, as crowds gather to cheer on their favourite competitor.
- Stay close to downtown at the H2O Suites, rated “Superb” by gusts with modern design and high-end amenities. Highly recommended.
The Annual Conch Republic Days Celebrations
- April 20th to 29th, 2024 – Conch Republic Drag Race Key West is part of the Conch Republic Days celebration, commemorating the Florida Keys’ symbolic 1982 secession from the United States and the formation of the independent republic.
- Events include the World’s Longest Parade” leaving Duval Street from the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico, and a choreographed sea battle featuring tall ships.
- The wearable art fashion show is another rather glamorous event.
Gay Key West – Where to stay?
Most of the gay bars in town are clustered along colourful Duval Street. Check out our Gay Guide to Key West.
The following hotels are all close to the gay bars and beaches:
Duval Gardens, Truman Hotel, The Gardens Hotel, Paradise Inn
Recommended Hotels
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Where we stay!
The Paradise Inn is our favourite place to
stay in Key West. Great location & service
Official Website
For further information and advice on
Conch Republic Celebration visit The Website
Gay Map of Key West
Most of the gay bars in town are clustered along colorful Duval Street, in the historic district, which is also home to dozens of fun shops and inviting restaurants.
Recommended Hotels in Key West By Booking
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We have chosen hotels in Key West that keep you close to all the shops, restaurants, bars & fun
The Gardens Hotel
4 Star, adults-only
- 4 Star, Adults-Only with Two Outdoor Pools
- Close to the gay district
- Balcony or patio, flat-screen TV
- Adults-only, two pools, one-minute walk from Duval Street, rooms with balconies or patios.
Paradise Inn
3 Star, Adult Only
- 3 Star, Landscaped Grounds with Koi Pond
- Close to the gay district
- Sitting area, cable TV, microwave
- Adults-only, landscaped grounds, complimentary breakfast, suites with sitting areas and kitchen.
Douglas House
3 Star, Adult Only
- 3 Star, Near Ernest Hemingway Home
- Close to the gay district
- Microwave, refrigerator, free Wi-Fi
- Adults-only, minutes from Ernest Hemingway Home, offers free parking, pool, & microwaves.
Truman Hotel 3 Star
Trendy Boutique
- 3 Star, Trendy Boutique with Outdoor Pool
- Close to the gay district
- iPod dock, flat-screen TV
- Trendy boutique hotel, outdoor pool, modern rooms with iPod docking stations, and refrigerators.
Video Key West’s Great Conch Republic Drag Race
High heels eclipse high octane, and lipstick is mandatory (though tiaras are optional).
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