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Duval Street was the place to be on Mardi Gras in the U.S.’s southernmost and wildest town. EDGE’s paparazzo were on hand to capture these photos of the celebration!

In response to high rates of HIV in Monroe County, AIDS Help Incorporated and the Dept. of Health have launched GAY2BAY Sashay, a walk to raise awareness.

Key West’s LGBT community paired up camp with charity when the annual Miss Firecracker Pageant named drag performer Deja as winner, and raised $6,500 for AIDS Help.

The U.S.’ most famous & favorite gay resort doesn’t hibernate in summer. Aug. 16-20, hot men will undress for success during 4 days of annual boy-bash Tropical Heat, and, yes, lesbians get their own 4 day Circuit-type party & clothing optional event!

I arrive in Key West, Florida, with the haughty air of most first-time visitors from residences they imagine to be much more cosmopolitan. But less than 24-hours after touchdown, I am sitting on a rooftop patio in a deck chair with my pants off enjoying a margarita.

Bears, cubs and even a few ladies participated in the annual migration to Key West, Florida for Bear Fest 2011. The Bourbon Street Complex and Saloon One were the venues of choice and EDGE was there to get you the photos.

Key West has a ton to offer - numerous gay guesthouses and bars, FantasyFest, a huge Pridefest, Duval Street, and of course, Key Lime Pie, but there’s a lot more to the Southernmost City in the continental U.S.

If you’re a lesbian who didn’t get her Pride on this summer -- or even if you did and want more -- then consider the 25th annual Womenfest in Key West, September 6-11 hosted by The Key West Business Guild.

Island House Key West, the longest continuously operated gay guesthouse in the world, recently announced its 35th anniversary in business with a contest offering all 39 rooms at $13, the price in 1976 when the resort opened.

There’s always something special going on in Key West and last weekend was no exception. "Bone Island Bare It All" was happening - let your imagination go wild here - and Bourbon Street Pub Garden Bar was the place to be (clothing optional). EDGE has the [unfortunately edited for public viewing] photos!