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Spartacus Fire Island is one of the most legendary parties of the year.
Spartacus brings its Roman fantasy and clothing optional pageant atmosphere back to Cherry Grove for one of Fire Island’s final major parties of the summer season.
- Fire Island Villas and hotels fill up almost a year in advance. Search for one now and reserve!
The Party
- Next Edition: Awaiting dates – Typically Saturday in mid September – The 15th Edition.
- Spartacus is a late-season Fire Island tradition presented by Daniel Nardicio and the Belvedere Guest House for Men.
- The party takes over the ornate waterfront property with music, costumes, barely there looks and the annual Mr Nude Belvedere contest.
- Guests arrive dressed as gladiators, Roman gods or in very little at all.
- The mood is playful, adult and unapologetically gay, with the pageant providing the main spectacle before the night continues in Cherry Grove.
- The party goes from 6-11pm. Following the contest, enjoy the infamous Underwear Party at the Ice Palace, one of the island’s signature Summer events.
- Check out our insider gay guide to Fire Island.
Where to Stay?
- Huge Four-Bedroom House with Pines Views –Fire Island Pines house with four king bedrooms, a heated saltwater pool, outdoor shower and decks. Two minutes from the beach and bay.
- Fire Island Pines Beach Home – Four-bedroom, three-bathroom home sleeping eight guests, with an outdoor pool, ocean views and easy access to the beach and harbour.
- The Tides That Bind Cherry Grove – Four-bedroom waterfront house with three bathrooms, large sun decks, a private dock, central air conditioning and space for a group.
The Venue
- The Belvedere Guest House for Men is at 33 Bayview Walk in Cherry Grove.
- The Venetian inspired waterfront property overlooks Great South Bay and operates as an adults only, clothing optional guest house for men.
- Spartacus uses the property’s theatrical interiors, pool area and bay facing outdoor spaces.
- Cherry Grove is car free, and the venue is around a five to seven minute walk from the ferry dock.
Getting to Spartacus
- Take the Long Island Rail Road from New York Penn Station or Grand Central Madison to Sayville.
- From Sayville station, use the local shuttle taxi to the ferry terminal.
- Take the Sayville Ferry direct to Cherry Grove. The crossing takes around 20 minutes.
- From the Cherry Grove dock, walk along the boardwalks to 33 Bayview Walk.
- Fire Island Water Taxi connects Cherry Grove with other island communities when services are running.
- Check the final return ferry before travelling. Late season timetables can be limited, so many guests stay overnight on Fire Island or in Sayville.
Fire Island Tips
- Bring cash for small island purchases, shuttle taxis and venues that may have limited card service.
- Pack light: all routes from the ferry dock use wooden boardwalks and there are no cars in Cherry Grove.
- Allow extra travel time for weekend trains, ferries and queues at the dock.
- Bring a cover up for the walk to and from the venue, plus practical shoes for the boardwalks.
Where to stay on Fire Island?
- Fire Island has very few hotels. Most people rent their own beach house and/or roomshare during the season.
- Check out the beach houses an condos on the island.
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You wont find may hotels on the Island and most people share houses over the Summer season or rent poolside villas during the peak events! Planning a trip to fire island requires advance planning and be prepared to spend a lot during popular holidays and festivals. Fire Island is approximately 2 hours journey from New York city.
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