Fire Island
The Pines and Cherry Grove: a car-free island of house shares, tea dances and the Invasion on the Fourth of July.
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- Country
- United States
- State
- New York
- Scene
- Gay destination
- Same-sex activity
- Legal
- Recognition
- Same-sex marriage
- Best time
- June – Sept
- Where
- The Pines and Cherry Grove
The scene
- Where The Pines and Cherry Grove
- The vibe Pines · Cherry Grove
- Best time June – Sept
The Pines and Cherry Grove: a car-free island of house shares, tea dances and the Invasion on the Fourth of July.
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Where is the gay area in Fire Island?
The Pines and Cherry Grove
What events are listed for Fire Island?
Pines Party, Jul 30 – Aug 1, 2027 (source-listed, awaiting organizer confirmation). Read more →
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Method
The scene rating says how much there is to do: gay destination means a gayborhood, a beach or a whole town the boys plan trips around. Safety comes from the United States country page, tiered on ILGA World, Human Rights Watch, the Human Dignity Trust, Equaldex and court rulings. Ratings come from our editors and club members who were just there. How we rate. Last reviewed September 2026.