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Floatarama Fort Lauderdale 2024
Floatarama Fort Lauderdale is a pride parade with a difference
Floatarama Fort Lauderdale 2024
Floatarama Fort Lauderdale is a pride parade with a difference, a unique event that takes place off the water’s of one of America’s most popular and idyllic gay resorts. It is the official kick-off event to Wilton Manors Stonewall Pride!
- Visiting Fort Lauderdale? Stay at the AC Hotel, with a stunning rooftop pool, perfect location and just 2-minutes walk from the beach.
The Event
- Floatarama features a flotilla with over 40 pride decorated boats ranging from 10-65 feet. Expect hot sailor boys and big boats as the waters of Fort Lauderdale celebrate a unique pride parade.
- The Floatarama Fort Lauderdale event benefits Pride Fort Lauderdale’s GED/Scholarship programs for the LGBTQ+ community and raise awareness to others within the boating community.
The Route
- Floatarama Fort Lauderdale parade route typically begins downtown on the New River in Fort Lauderdale from 4pm, ending in Sunrise Bay.
- Guests can watch the entire parade via a ticketed viewing party along the New River. (Fort Lauderdale).
- Stay by the start of the flotilla at the The Westin Beach Resort Fort Lauderdale, on the beach-line with spacious rooms, highly-rated breakfast and ocean views.
Floatarama Flotilla Viewing Locations
- Riverwalk and the Wharf | Smoker Family Park | Abreu Park | SALT7 Boathouse Restaurants |
- Colee Hammock Park | Las Olas Bridge | Sunrise Bridge
Water Taxi Experience
- Enjoy the Flotilla from the Water Taxi double decker vessel. The vessel has adult beverages available for purchase, restrooms, DJ and will be the lead vessel for the FLoatarama Floatilla. Limited seats are available.
- The Water Taxi vessel will depart from downtown Fort Lauderdale next to the Riverside Hotel. This will be a round trip and you will be on board for several hours.
- You will have the option to depart at the end of the Flotilla route and be able to take Uber/Lyft back to downtown
The After Party
- On Sunday the party continues late into the evening as Floatarama celebrates with the “Sailor Tea Dance“, out on the deck by the water at Sanctuary Church with great music and a fun way to meet the captains and crew from the flotilla!
Recommended Hotels in Fort Lauderdale
The following hotels are close to the beach in Fort Lauderdale. If you want to stay beachside, we recommend you stay in FL and take a ride share or taxi in Wilton Manors to the party. For charming gay-only boutique accommodation, stay in Wilton Manors.
Pelican Grand Beach, The Atlantic Hotel, Sonesta, Alcazar Resort
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Recommended Hotels
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Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Where we stay!
The AC Hotel Lauderdale is our top choice
for Fort Lauderdale. Nice rooftop pool
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Floatarama Fort Lauderdale, Website
Gay Map of Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale has gay establishments cater to a broad cross-section of the gay world, with a good selection of gay resorts at Fort Lauderdale Beach, two blocks off the ocean, but within easy walking distance of sand and surf. The gay beach is opposite Sebastian Street, just north of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. The nearby gay district of Wilton Manors is where the nightlife is busiest.
Recommended Hotels in Fort Lauderdale
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We have chosen hotels in Fort Lauderdale that keep you close to all the shops, restaurants & bars
Pelican Grand 5 Star
Close to Wilton Manors
- 5 Star – Oceanfront Pool, Private Beach
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Lazy river, oceanfront dining
- Features oceanfront pool, private beach, lazy river ride, & poolside cocktails for a luxurious stay.
Hotel Maren
4 Star – Beachfront
- 4 Star – Sea Views, & a Beachfront Bar
- Close to the gay district
- TV, room service available
- Offers beachfront location, sea views, on-site restaurant, & bar, close to Swimming Hall of Fame.
Sonesta 4 Star
Great Value
- 4 Star – Opposite Fort Lauderdale Beach
- Close to the gay district
- WiFi, ocean or park view
- Located opposite the beach, features heated outdoor pool, on-site restaurant, & rooms with views.
The Grand Resort & Spa
3 Star, All Male Resort
- 3 Star – Gay All Male Resort and Relaxing Spa
- A short walk to the gay bars
- Flat-screen TV, safety box
- All male resort with spa services, hair studio, nail care, free WiFi, & private parking.
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