Event Dates
From: Wednesday, July 5, 2023
To: Sunday, July 9, 2023
Flockfest Fort Lauderdale 2023
Celebrate “Flockfest”, a unique and fun week of beach events and parties in Fort Lauderdale
Flockfest Fort Lauderdale 2023
Every year in July, Gay Fort Lauderdale celebrates “Flockfest”, a unique and fun week of beach events and parties.
- Are you visiting Fort Lauderdale? Stay at the Pillars Hotel and Club, rated “Superb” by guests, a boutique hotel offering stylish suites, an outdoor pool and perfect location.
The Event
- FlockFest is such a fun and exciting event, and there is nothing like this anywhere else.
- FlockFest™ was started as small gathering of friends looking to do something fun and different. The idea that started in 2015 with a small number of floats has grown to over 500 floats and 1800 attendees.
- Over the past few years the event has continued to grow and is now a five day event featuring several different parties and of course, the Flockfest Beach party.
- The daytime Flockfest event take place in Fort Lauderdale Beach Park. Night time events are concentrated in Wilton Manors. Stay close to the beach party at the Villa Venezia, rated “Exceptional” by guests with spacious rooms and a beautiful outdoor pool.
Flockfest Time & Venue
- Saturday, July 8th, 2023 – 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Fort Lauderdale Beach , 700 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, USA
- Flockfest is a beach party with a difference! All are welcome and are encouraged to bring their winged floats – swans, flamingos, ducks, etc. – and decorate them with creative flair.
- Admission to the event is free. Tickets can be purchased for access to the VIP area. VIP Package Includes: Open Bar and Food Provided Access to FlockFest Float – Blown up and ready for you, Gift Bag with FlockFest Swag also Free VIP Appreciation Party.
- FlockFest tank tops and hats are also available for purchase. Proceeds from ticket sales and merchandise benefit the Fort Lauderdale-headquartered Renand Foundation.
- Organisers encourage you to be creative with your float! Last year the event saw swans decorated with hats, beads, tutus, and even eyelashes!
- Stay close to the After Parties in Wilton Manors at The Cabanas Guesthouse & Spa, an adult only resort, clothing optional with a heated saltwater pool and a full-service spa, rated “Superb” by guests.
Other events during Flockfest
- Several events take place in and around the main Flockfest party.Hunters is a premier sponsor of FlockFest. The bar hosts a pre and post Flockfest party on the night before and the evening of the event. Highlights include:
- July 5th – VIP Check in from 5 pm to 7 pm at The Pub on the drive.
- July 6th – VIP Check in from 5 pm to 7 pm at LIT Wilton Manors.
- July 6th – Leather and Feather Ball from 9 pm to 2 am at The Eagle.
- July 7th – VIP Party from 6 pm to 8.30 pm at Hunters Nightclub Wilton Manors.
- July 8th – FlockFest Flamingo Splash Pool party at the Courtyard By Marriott, offering high-end amenities at great rates, plus a stunning rooftop pool and bar.
The Venues
- The Pub on the Drive – Gay friendly spot for drinks on the open patio with a small dance floor and happy hour Mon to Thurs.
- LIT Wilton Manors – Relaxed and friendly bar on the heart of Wilton Manors. Dance the night away or relax with friends on the patio.
- The Eagle – One of the most popular bars in Wilton Manors and host of several circuit events, leather nights and beer busts.
- Hunters Wilton Manors – Gay hangout with a contemporary feel featuring cocktails, pool & karaoke, plus DJs & dancing.
Where to stay in Fort Lauderdale ?
- Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action
- Pelican Grand Beach, The Atlantic Hotel, Sonesta, Alcazar Resort
Discover more of Fort Lauderdale:
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Where we stay!
The AC Hotel Lauderdale is our top choice
for Fort Lauderdale. Nice rooftop pool
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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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Pelican Grand 5 Star
Close to Wilton Manors
This property is 9 minutes walk from the beach. Adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean, Pelican Grand Beach Resort features an oceanfront pool, private beach, and lazy river tubing ride. Oceanfront dining and a poolside cocktail are available. Very popular.
Atlantic Resort & Spa
5 Star – Beachfront
This property is 3 minutes walk from the beach. The luxurious Atlantic Hotel & Spa is located on Fort Lauderdale Boulevard adjacent to white, sandy beaches. Bonnet House Museum and Gardens is 1.3 km away from the beachfront resort.
Sonesta 4 Star
Great Value
This property is 5 minutes walk from the beach. Located opposite Fort Lauderdale Beach, this hotel features an on-site restaurant and a heated outdoor pool. Free WiFi is provided in every room, and Wide windows with an ocean or park view.
The Grand Resort & Spa
3 Star, All Male Resort
Every room at this resort is air conditioned and features a flat-screen TV and safety deposit box. You will find a coffee machine in the room. Extras include bathrobes, free toiletries, and a hairdryer. Relax at the on-site spa, which offers massage services, a hair studio, and nail care services. Free WiFi and free private parking
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Recommended Hotels in Fort Lauderdale
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Residence Inn
3 Star, Great Pool
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and valet parking. All 105 rooms feature kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and dishwashers. Washers/dryers and free WiFi
Victoria Park Hotel
3 Star, Great Value
A restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a spa tub, coffee/tea in a common area, and a business center. All 32 rooms feature modern comforts like flat-screen TVs with cable channels, along with free WiFi. Guests will also find microwaves, hair dryers, and safes
Sun Tower Hotel
3 Star, Readers Choice
When you stay at this beach hotel you can enjoy umbrellas and sun loungers. All 23 rooms feature comforts like pillowtop beds and premium bedding, while conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Free WiFi and coffee makers are standard, as are flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Cambria Hotel
3 Star, Modern Classic
A restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, valet parking, and coffee/tea in a common area. All 97 rooms offer free WiFi, pillowtop beds, and Smart TVs with cable channels, room service, and rainfall showerheads
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