While enjoying your much-needed getaway at your Ft. Lauderdale beach house, be sure to check out these places and events so you can have a good time taking part in the activities of this ocean city that caters to local and visiting gays. There are over 90 bars, restaurants, and clubs that are gay-owned. In addition, Ft. Lauderdale has a few gay establishments along its waterfront. A beach house nearby allows you to be close to all the fun things to do.
Roller Boogie
Is there anything better than getting your drink on and roller skating at the same time? Every Tuesday night at Gold Coast Roller Rink is "Intoxiskate," the gay party night at the rink with beer, cocktails, and a good time. Stop by and listen to some cool music by some of Ft. Lauderdale's best DJs and have a good time dancing to the theme music of the night. Intoxiskate also hosts contests that offer cash and prizes. It is a fun and good time where gays vacationing in Ft. Lauderdale can meet and mingle with other vacationers and locals in the area.
Come As You Are
New Moon is a lesbian bar located on Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors and very near the Ft. Lauderdale beach. Men and women are both welcomed to this hot spot that has been called "the hottest lesbian bar in Ft. Lauderdale." Stop by with your partner and friends for a glass of wine and to mingle and relax. Special events take place several times a week, including Friday dances, live music on Saturday nights, and weekly specials on the menu and bar.
The Right Place, The Right Time
Georgie's Alibi has long been a popular gay establishment in the Ft. Lauderdale area since 1997. After a day at the beach, drop in for a beer, tropical hot buffalo wings, and BBQ pork stuffed potato skins while catching a Heat, Marlins, or Hurricanes game on the big screen TVs. Or just relax and chill on the patio with a margarita and your partner. Locals and visitors enjoy the longest daily happy hour from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with discounted drinks as well.
Gay Days
If you just happen to rent your beach house in Ft. Lauderdale during the first week of June, rent a car as well to take an hour drive to Orlando to help Disney and the city celebrate Gay Days. Seven days of fun events, comedy shows, and an expo featuring GLBT-friendly companies and their products. Female attendees will want to get tickets to the annual Girls at Gay Days Pool Party and Poolside Music Jam. Started in 1991, Gay Days now draws over 130,000 people from around the world.
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