Gay8 in Miami vs. Fort Lauderdale Pride 2025

[MeatHead]

Two events coming now this February in Florida taking place in the same weekend. Which one do you recommend?

For the record I'm not into pride parades because from my experience most of the people attending are usually liberal heterosexuals and it's just not my thing. But since I'm visiting Florida on that weekend I was curious about these two to see how it goes. Thanks in advance. 

[MeatHead]

Both are taking place in the weekend on Valentine's weekend. Fort Lauderdale's pride is a Friday and Gay8 is on a Sunday. Which one attracts the hottest attendees? I mean the most muscular and sexiest haha

[+ Vegas_Millennial]

10 hours ago, MeatHead said:

Both are taking place in the weekend on Valentine's weekend. Fort Lauderdale's pride is a Friday and Gay8 is on a Sunday. Which one attracts the hottest attendees? I mean the most muscular and sexiest haha

I happened to be in Ft Lauderdale for their Pride in 2019.  I was unimpressed (but, like you, I'm not a fan of most Pride parades).  The Ft Lauderdale Pride in 2019 took place at the beach, with a stage and some booths set up along route A1A.  I went down there during the afternoon, but there was nothing going on.  Apparently guys just spent time at the beach in the afternoon, and then bands and were scheduled for the evening.  If I'm going to go to a gay beach in South Florida during the day, it's always going to be the gay section of Haulover Beach north of Miami.  If I'm a gay tourist in Ft Lauderdale for the evening during Pride, I would rather spend my time at Johnson's, LeBoy, Boardwalk, Ramrod, or any establishment along Wilton Drive. 

I am not aware of Gay 8.

Edited January 29 by Vegas_Millennial

[MeatHead]

On 1/29/2025 at 11:58 AM, Vegas_Millennial said:

I happened to be in Ft Lauderdale for their Pride in 2019.  I was unimpressed (but, like you, I'm not a fan of most Pride parades).  The Ft Lauderdale Pride in 2019 took place at the beach, with a stage and some booths set up along route A1A.  I went down there during the afternoon, but there was nothing going on.  Apparently guys just spent time at the beach in the afternoon, and then bands and were scheduled for the evening.  If I'm going to go to a gay beach in South Florida during the day, it's always going to be the gay section of Haulover Beach north of Miami.  If I'm a gay tourist in Ft Lauderdale for the evening during Pride, I would rather spend my time at Johnson's, LeBoy, Boardwalk, Ramrod, or any establishment along Wilton Drive. 

I am not aware of Gay 8.

Do the hot bear muscle beasts attend the parade or are they more common along Wilton Drive? 

[+ Vegas_Millennial]

2 hours ago, MeatHead said:

Do the hot bear muscle beasts attend the parade or are they more common along Wilton Drive? 

Check out Hunters, the Eagle, and Gym on the Drive.  You should enjoy 🐻 

[MeatHead]

7 hours ago, Vegas_Millennial said:

Check out Hunters, the Eagle, and Gym on the Drive.  You should enjoy 🐻 

Are they at the saunas too? Do you recommend Slam 321 (or whatever the name is)? 

[MeatHead]

7 hours ago, Vegas_Millennial said:

Check out Hunters, the Eagle, and Gym on the Drive.  You should enjoy 🐻 

Thanks brother. I appreciate it so much. 

[+ Vegas_Millennial]

35 minutes ago, MeatHead said:

Are they at the saunas too? Do you recommend Slam 321 (or whatever the name is)? 

I've been to Slam 321 a few times, and to the Clubhouse.  I've always enjoyed my time at both; although, I haven't been to either in nearly a decade.  I liked 321 better of the two.  Now, I have my routine of regulars (both hookups and hires), plus more men that I meet on Growlr, at the bars, or naked in the pool at my hotel; so, I'm usually too spent to make it to Slam 321.

Edited February 6 by Vegas_Millennial