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There's also a watering hole for you brazen exhibitionists. The incredible climate encourages many to head to a clothing-optional resort or to the beach and strip down. One thing you should know before embarking on a trip to Key West is that it's a great place to get naked. It's the only gay leather bar in Key West, located behind Bourbon Street and 801 Bourbon Bar. Leather daddies and the sons who love them head to Saloon One.
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Kwest offers happy hour specials and a popular piano-sing-a-long party each week. In addition to great music, the venue also offers drag shows, karaoke and live entertainment. Bourbon Street Pub is the most popular dance club on the island. From dance clubs to piano bars, there's a venue to suit each and every taste or preference. Most of Key West's gay bars are located on Duval Street. The parade begins at 5 pm and ends around 7 pm, followed by drunken, exuberant partying spilling over into the surrounding gay bars. Revelers descend on Duval Street for an elaborate, colorful and flamboyant celebration. The show dives into Jordan's childhood memories, more recent adventures and asks the age-old question, "do gay men really become their mothers?" Sunday evening it's all about the main event, the Key West Pride Parade.
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After a day of biking, shopping and sightseeing, head over to the Waterfront Playhouse and enjoy "Fruit Fly," a one man show hosted by one of the most hilarious ‘mos in the business, Leslie Jordan. It's a fabulous way to experience the city "with a gay twist." The tour lasts about an hour and includes stops at mainstream and gay historic spots, narrated by experienced guides. If you're heading to Key West for the first time, you have to hop on the Gay KW Trolley Tour. Bars, restaurants and shops between the 700 and 900 blocks of Duval Street show off their goods, set to beats offered by popular DJs including Nick Hatziantonio and Edwin Lucas. When you've finished your morning exercise, head over to the KW Pride Street Fair. It's a great opportunity to trek across the island with hundreds of other proud cyclists of all ages. On Saturday, June 9th, wake up bright and early and take part in the annual GLCC Pride Ride.