Event Dates
From: Thursday, July 4, 2024
To: Sunday, July 7, 2024
Celebrate “Flockfest”, a unique and fun week of beach events and parties in Fort Lauderdale
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 6th, 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 special theme nights at The Pub on the Drive, the Leather and Feather Ball at The Eagle and a VIP party at Hunters Nightclub Wilton Manors.
The Splash Pool Party
- Awaiting Dates and Venue – 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
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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.
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We have chosen hotels in Fort Lauderdale that keep you close to all the shops, restaurants & bars
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.
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.
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.
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