Event Dates
From: Thursday, May 27th, 2021
To: Monday, May 31st, 2021
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.
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, and furthermore, in late May, during Memorial Day weekend, Pensacola is the site of one of the nation’s larger GLBT gatherings, comprising an array of boisterous and fun parties.
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.
The Portofino Hotel and Resort is the official host hotel. The hotel is made up of 5 towers each with 20 floors each boasting 2-4 bedroom condo units. If this event were the Olympics this resort would be the Olympic village. Every night Portofino throws an epic pool party as a pregame to the night complete with a dj and bars.
As the night settles in, partygoers head for the weekend circuit party organised by Johnny Chisolm. The weekend event the hottest DJs and acts.
Events kick off with a Meet and Mingle followed by theme nights such as GLOW, WAVE and BEACHBALL!
Pensacola’s two LGBT night clubs – the Roundup and Cabaret – always have special events and entertainment that 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, 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.
Here are the Hotels we recommend that keep you close to all the action,
Holiday Inn Express New World Inn Grand Hotel Courtyard by Marriott
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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 .
The Bicycle Home is your perfect getaway spot. Centrally located in Pensacola’s Historic downtown, the traveler has access to all offerings with a simple walk or bike ride. The house is a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom open floor plan
The Dutch suite has its own private entrance, private bedroom and private bathroom. This beautifully rehabbed home is a true historic experience. Located in the historic district we are 3 minutes from downtown
1 br LUXURY apatment in Historical East Hill, Pensacola’s most sought after neighborhood. well furnished & supplied with more than you would expect from most AirBnb rentals. Walk or bike to many stores, restaurants,
All new 2018, quiet, beautiful, relaxing guesthouse (formerly Whitney’s ironwork studio). Private entrance. In historic East Hill, surrounded by peaceful, towering oak and pecan trees. Private patio, perfect for walks
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Pensacola is a waterfront city and 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.
This historic hotel offers an outdoor pool, 24-hour business centre, fitness room, WiFi, and complimentary scheduled airport transfer. Each room is air conditioned and comes with a flat-screen cable TV, and tea & coffee-making facilities.
Set in downtown Pensacola this hotel has a outdoor pool area and onsite fitness facilities. It offers spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, the Courtyard Café offers a full hot breakfast every morning. Laundry and dry cleaning services are available.
Holiday Inn Express Pensacola Downtown is situated, 100 m from Pensacola Historical Museum. Features include a hot Holiday Inn Express Breakfast and free WiFi. Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and a coffee machine in the room
This Pensacola, Florida boutique-style inn is located in Pensacola city centre on historic Palafox Street. A daily continental breakfast and free WiFi access are available each room is individually decorated and have hardwood floors