The Stoli champion will serve as parade grand marshal. Sunday on Duval Street, flowing from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean. Skahen said he expects Pride to bring in “a few million dollars” to the Florida Keys and anywhere from 6,000 to 8,000 travelers. Locken most recently starred on the Bravo television show “Real Housewives of Dallas.” She will be joined at Bourbon Street Pub by Emmy Award winning comedy writer Bruce Vilanch and singers Debby Holiday and LaToya London. The Marriott Beachside is housing the bartenders and Skahen said the hotelier has been a “huge sponsor” of Pride.Īt Saturday’s championship, hosted by the Bourbon Street Pub (724 Duval Street), LeeAnne Locken is scheduled to make an appearance.
The vodka maker is bringing in 14 bartenders from around the globe to compete at various bars across the island. The Stoli Key West Classic returns for another year of bartending competition. The Gardens is a boutique hotel with old style charm, modern comfort, lush grounds with tortoises and an extensive wine selection.
On Thursday evening, the Gardens Hotel (526 Angela Street) is hosting a free wine tasting. Other gay and lesbian guesthouses hosting Pride activities are Alexander’s (1118 Fleming Street) and Equator Resort (822 Fleming Street.) However, for Wednesday’s Pride kickoff party (5 to 7 p.m.) the Island House is open to all. Key West Pride (June 6 to 10) kicks off with a welcoming party at the Island House (1129 Fleming Street), an all-male clothing optional guesthouse.
“The whole island celebrates Pride,” said Dan Skahen, executive director of the Key West Business Guild. Long recognized for its laid-back lifestyle, Key West also celebrates its “One Human Family” motto. Yes, the Conch Republic joins Pride month with a special itinerary befitting the southernmost reaches of the continental U.S. World class bartenders, real housewives, pool parties and all the heat and humidity the tropics can supply.