New York City nightlife has no shortage of iconic parties, but few have built the kind of loyal following as Ty Sunderland’s Gayflower. The seasonal LGBTQ+ boat party series has become one of the city’s most recognizable nightlife experiences, bringing together music, fashion, performance, and queer celebration aboard a one-of-a-kind floating party each summer.
Running from May through September, Gayflower transforms Pier 83 into the starting point for nights filled with high-energy pop music, immersive performances, and a crowd made up of creatives, tastemakers, influencers, and partygoers from across New York City and beyond. Each event welcomes hundreds of parties, with the boat departing at 6PM and returning at 11PM after an unforgettable evening on the water.
Tickets are now for sale on DICE for the upcoming Gayflowers:
- Wor$t Boat In America 2026 (May 26)
- Girls (Trip) Boat 2026 (June 20)
- Pride 2026 (June 26)
- Madonna Confessions II (July 10)
Over the years, Gayflower has hosted an impressive lineup of talent across music, drag, and nightlife culture. Past DJs and performers include Ty Sunderland, Aquaria, ARRA, P_A_T, Boyyyish, Jon Ali, Joe Michael, Lana Ja’Rae, Luxx Noir London, and JamieCD, alongside hosts such as Grant Gibbs and Miss Pickles.
Gayflower’s influence has extended beyond nightlife circles into major media coverage as well. Publications including Gayletter, PAPER Magazine, and The New York Times have highlighted the event’s cultural impact, with The New York Times referring to it as “a nightlife fixture.” PAPER Magazine described the experience as having “everything: sailor suits, Madonna, seaside cocktails, sweaty throngs of gorgeous gays pressed up against one another.”
As LGBTQ+ nightlife continues to evolve, Gayflower remains at the forefront of queer summer entertainment in New York City — creating nights that feel equal parts party, performance, and community celebration. More than just a boat party, Gayflower has become a defining summer tradition.
