Lauderdale Tropical Bear Week 2026 Florida

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Lauderdale Tropical Bear Week takes place from the 31st March to 4th April 2026.

The Bears of South Florida, Inc., is incorporated in the State of Florida as a non-profit corporation and recognised by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) entity. Annual reports are filed with both agencies as required by law. While the organisation is not required to create or publish an annual financial report for public review, an informal annual report is prepared for the Board each year. This report is shared with our sponsors, audit committee, and interested members upon request.

March 31
19:00-23:59 Tropical Bear Week, BOSFL Welcome Party. Join the Bears of South Florida as they officially welcome you to Lauderdale Tropical Bear Week with a night of drinks, music, and connection.

April 2
20:00-22:00 Dancing Queen, A Bear Week Cabaret that takes your favourite gay anthems, from ABBA to Cher, Pet Shop Boys to Donna Summer, and reinvents them stripped down and unplugged. This live Bear Week cabaret brings the energy.

April 3
15:00-21:00 Fur Friday at Hunters. It's Fur Friday at Hunters. Join us for happy hour drink specials from 15:00-21:00. Come unwind with your fellow bears and start the weekend right.

April 4
13:00-22:00 Bear Village at Richardson Park. This open air festival is the heart of the week with food, vendors, cold drinks, sunshine, and a huge mix of bears and friends roaming the grounds. Relax under the trees, explore the market.