Event Dates
From: Thursday, May 21, 2026
To: Monday, May 25, 2026
Pensacola Beach
Memorial Day Weekend 2026
Every memorial day weekend in Pensacola Beach, Florida the beach opens it doors to upwards of 200,000 LGBT party goers.
Pensacola Beach Memorial Day Weekend Gay Party 2026
Every memorial day weekend in Pensacola Beach, Florida the beach opens it doors to upwards of 200,000 LGBT party goers. By day all the gays will be lining the beach soaking in the sun and meeting all the boys.
- Visiting for Pensacola Gay Memorial Weekend? Stay at the Holiday Inn Express, rated “Fabulous” with large rooms and close to all the major attractions and bars.
The Gay Beach Scene
- Gay people from all over the US and beyond arrive early on the beach! It is a tradition to try and outdo the other beach tents along the seafront with elaborate decorations, or music or free drinks.
- The line up of tents extends over a 1.5 mile span and soon this becomes a runway of the latest speedo trends and costumes. Think of it as if gays hosted spring break.
Pensacola Circuit Party – Johnny Chisholm Presents
- Thursday May 21st – Monday May 25th, 2026 – The Memorial Weekend Pensacola circuit party is the big attraction over the entire weekend taking place at Park East nightly from 9pm to 3am.
- Stay close to the parties in Park east at The Portofino Hotel and Resort, one of the most popular hotels by the beach. The hotel is made up of 5 towers each with 20 floors each boasting 2-4 bedroom condo units.
- The party takes place at Parking lot 2G on the beach, just a short walk from the Portofino Hotel.
The Party Schedule
- Daily Beach Tea Dances from 1 pm to 5 pm.
- Nightly Parties from 9 pm to 3.30 am.
- All events located at Park East, Pensacola Beach.
- Night time Lights show and Lasers by Laseronics.
- Video by Jimmy Bartlett and Lights by Brian Holcombe.
The Lineup 2026
- Awaiting date, theme and lineup for the nightly events.
Pensacola Gay Scene
Florida’s westernmost city, Pensacola is near the tip of the state’s northwest panhandle. The area has developed an increased gay following over the years, especially in late May, during Memorial Day weekend.
- Pensacola’s two LGBT nightclubs – the Roundup and Cabaret – always have special events and entertainment during the Memorial Day Weekend, as do many of the mainstream establishments.
- In recent years, Capt’n Fun Beach Club and Flounder’s Chowder House on Pensacola Beach have served as hubs of much of the Memorial Day weekend fun.
- Just steps from downtown’s beautiful Seville Square and adjacent to the historic Saenger Theatre, The Cabaret (101 S. Jefferson St.) is sophisticated but welcoming, a cheerful spot for gay men, lesbians, and friends to congregate during daily happy hours (3 until 8 p.m.), during the Friday gallery nights, before or after a show at the Saenger theatre, or during the popular karaoke events on Monday and Thursday evenings.
- Upwards of 200,000 revelers attend the various Pensacola Gay Memorial Day LGBT events in Pensacola Beach, with especially strong attendance from the Atlanta, New Orleans, Jacksonville, and Orlando areas.
Where to stay?
The following hotels are currently close to the city’s best beaches and a short ride from the parties:
Holiday Inn Express New World Inn Grand Hotel Courtyard by Marriott
For the best restaurants and bars, plus tips on what to see and do, check out our insider’s gay guide to Pensacola.
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Pensacola is a waterfront city and with its protected beaches make it a popular holiday destination offering a wide range of accommodation options from 5 star luxury to apartments The earlier you book, the better your rate. booking.com our hotel partner .
400, Bayfront Parkway, Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida, 32502
All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a coffee machine. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Oyster Bay Boutique Hotel also have a city view. At the accommodation every room has air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.
203, West Gregory Street, Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida, 32502
Pensacola Victorian Bed & Breakfast provides accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, a shared lounge and a garden. The bed and breakfast offers a TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer, free toiletries and shower.
Pensacola Victorian Bed & Breakfast offers a à la carte or American breakfast.
101 East Main Street, Pensacola
Holiday Inn Express Pensacola Downtown is situated in Pensacola, 100 m from Pensacola Historical Museum. Features include a hot Holiday Inn Express Start Breakfast and free WiFi.
Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and is fitted with a flat-screen TV. You will find a coffee machine in the room. Every room has a private bathroom.
700 East Chase Street, Pensacola
Set in downtown Pensacola and 8 km from Pensacola Beach, this hotel has a outdoor pool area and onsite fitness facilities. It offers spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs.
Guests can enjoy the sunbath at the deck surrounding the pool. The fitness center comes with cardio equipment and free weights. Laundry and dry cleaning services are available.
712 W Intendencia St, Pensacola, FL 32502
This place has it all. With 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and a queen sleeper sofa, it will comfortably accommodate 8 guests. A fully equipped kitchen with all smart stainless steel appliances and granite counter-tops.
Pensacola, FL
Sunday House provides air-conditioned accommodation with a patio & free WiFi, & features 1 bedroom, a TV with cable, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, washing machine, & bathroom with a shower.
Pensacola, FL
Rusty’s Retreat offers a garden and air conditioning, a living room with TV, 2 bedrooms, A fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a bath or shower. free WiFi,
Pensacola, FL
An ideal location near downtown Pensacola and local beaches, this cozy apartment is the perfect choice with a well-equipped kitchen living room with Smart TV, Bedroom with Queen Bed, Twin Bed Furnished patio & free WiFi
560 East Heinberg Street, Pensacola, Florida
The gay bar keeps you entertaind every night with everything from Karaoke, Drag shows to Bear, Levi & leather nights
101 South Jefferson Street, Pensacola, Florida
This fun gay bar will keep you entertained offering everything from Drag shows to drink specials
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We have chosen hotels in Pensacola that keep you close to all the shops, restaurants & bars
Oyster Bay Boutique
5 Star, Luxury
- 5 Star – City View, Private Bathrooms
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Coffee machine, flat-screen TV
- Rooms with city views, private bathrooms, coffee machines, air conditioning, and flat-screen TVs.
Courtyard by Marriott
3 Star Great Location
- 3 Star – Outdoor Pool, Fitness Facilities
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs
- Downtown location, outdoor pool area, fitness facilities, spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi and TVs.
Holiday Inn Express
3 Star, Great Value
- 3 Star – Air Conditioned, Flat-Screen TV
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Coffee machine, private bathroom
- Air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs, coffee machines, and 24-hour reception.
Pensacola Victorian B&B
3 Star, Location
- 3 Star – Free WiFi, Shared Lounge
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- TV, private bathroom, hairdryer
- Offers accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, shared lounge, garden, and American breakfast options.
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