Here’s How 25 American Queer Men Spent Their Memorial Day Weekend

How did you spend your Memorial Day weekend?

We didn’t do much ourselves, but several queer people were out and about in full force, celebrating the unofficial start of summer with lots of overt queerness. From Fire Island Pines to the International Mr. Leather competition in Chicago, Memorial Day Weekend was jam-packed full of queer fun.

Below we roundup 25 queer men on Instagram who celebrated Memorial Day weekend right:

1. @earth.ram

This is me. I might not be everyone’s cup of tea but I love my own brew. I’m non-binary. I’m skinny. I’m feminine. I’m extra, but I’m shy. I’m proud. I’m flawed. I’m silly. I’m at home in my own skin. Lots of love to all of the wonderful people in my life who accept me for exactly who I am ??

A post shared by Ramzy Masri (@earth.ram) on May 28, 2018 at 12:51pm PDT

We’re loving the rainbow on rainbow fabulousity!

2. @arieldp

MDW vibes ☀️✨

A post shared by Ariel Padilla (@arieldp) on May 25, 2018 at 5:42pm PDT

Hey, hot pink sailor! We’d get cast away with you any day.

3. @vinvin.nyc

And I’m feeling good. #summer #friday

A post shared by Vin (@vinvin.nyc) on May 25, 2018 at 9:46am PDT

A Memorial Day weekend spent lost in that jungle of chest hair is a weekend well spent.

4. @nysocialbee

Take me down into your paradise. xx #summerofxtra #fireislandpines #peaceout✌

A post shared by Social Bee (@nysocialbee) on May 28, 2018 at 2:09pm PDT

The beach isn’t hot enough for that all beauty.

5. @lerone.co

Speedos are banned.

A post shared by Lerone Clarke-Oliver (@lerone.co) on May 29, 2018 at 7:48am PDT

We love a man in a speedo, but what we really love are men who can fill out a nice pair of board shorts.

6. @itsbevbitch

It was wig day at the beach ? @macmiguel2 @mikel_pop @tizz0 @micsny @anthony_trave @_stephenantonio @wmoriarty14 @sideeyeshade

A post shared by Drew / BEV (@itsbevbitch) on May 27, 2018 at 12:58pm PDT

We live for wig day at the beach.

7. @dwaynesays

4 hours of summer ? . . . . #sf #dolorespark #gayboy #summer #gay #bayarea #blackgay #memorialday

A post shared by Dwayne Hibbert (@dwaynesays) on May 28, 2018 at 7:31pm PDT

These boys may not have gotten to the beach for Memorial Day weekend, but a gay stomping ground like Dolores Park in San Francisco is your next best bet!

8. @shortiibynature_

Shortii ??❗️ . . . . . #Shortii #CuteBoysMatter #melanin #Refocused #InstaLike #TagForLikes #Like4Like #InstaGay #GayBoy #blackgay #selfie #slimthick #shortboy #Bae #Peace #Love #Happiness #fashion #positivevibes #Atlanta

A post shared by Shortii B ✌? (@shortiibynature_) on May 28, 2018 at 5:40pm PDT

More rainbow pride on this Memorial Day weekend!

9. @johnhalbach

There were never such devoted sisters! ?

A post shared by John Halbach (@johnhalbach) on May 28, 2018 at 5:21pm PDT

Our favorite stars of the series East Siders are looking fabulous in Palm Springs.

10. @victorborolla

when life hands you coconuts – you add rum ? ? ?

A post shared by Victor Borbolla (@victorborbolla) on May 28, 2018 at 5:36pm PDT

Memorial Day Weekend was the perfect time for piña coladas!

11. @stylebystevey

idk but I was clearly feelin my inner sports illustrated…??‍♂️? @rufskin @lfstores ? @scottkitson

A post shared by Style By Stevey (@stylebystevey) on May 28, 2018 at 4:24pm PDT

The Sports Illustrated queer fantasy is alive and well right here.

12. @gray_sandy

Embrace life. Embrace the sun. Embrace the ones you love. #nyc #centralpark #baetookthis

A post shared by Grasan Kingsberry (@gray_sandy) on May 25, 2018 at 2:59pm PDT

We’re not sure what we’re blinded by: the reflection in his sunnies or the reflection in those pearly whites!

13. @tjohn266

Caftan clones #mdw #caftans #brunch ? ?: @mrjameskoh

A post shared by tjohn266 (@tjohn266) on May 27, 2018 at 8:11am PDT

Who says you can have too much caftan? Right, Honey Mahogany?

14. @kennypchen

ISSA VIBES? #Hamptons

A post shared by KENNY ?PENGYU CHEN (@kennypchen) on May 29, 2018 at 8:47am PDT

If you’re not posing with a giant inflatable pool flamingo, you’re not doing Memorial Day Weekend!

15. @justintrusso

Here’s to the official start of Summer ?☀️? #FUR #beefcake

A post shared by Justin Russo (@justintrusso) on May 28, 2018 at 9:07am PDT

Calling all sexy cubs: The beach is open!

16. @donaldromain

Happier than a motherf*ckr with this one #tobeclear #thepopsicle #benstastytoothough

A post shared by DONALD ROMAIN (@donaldromain) on May 27, 2018 at 8:51pm PDT

How many licks does is take till you get to the center of that popsicle?

17. @starcitylad

Happy Memorials Day! #fireisland#fip#twinning#fireislandpines

A post shared by @ starcitylad on May 28, 2018 at 11:00am PDT

The great cities of the world: Rome, Paris, London and Fire Island Pines!

18. @rify_royalty

Goth kardashian. Last nights look for #missgirl Cameo by @tatiannagram ➡️ . . . ? @daviddalrympleinc #rifyroyalty

A post shared by Rify Royalty (@rify_royalty) on May 25, 2018 at 4:08pm PDT

Category is: summer goth realness!

19. @gay_purgatory

somebody lied to her several times and told her that she was fly, hot, and sexy and beautiful, and she’s nothing like that. she’s nothing of the sort.

A post shared by James Michael Nichols (@gay_purgatory) on May 27, 2018 at 11:35am PDT

He decided to pay homage to fighter and self-proclaimed HBIC Tiffany Pollard this Memorial Day Weekend.

20. @cruiseship13

Thiccy beach days ?

A post shared by Anthony (@cruiseship13) on May 26, 2018 at 8:22pm PDT

Pretty in pink, pretty in thicc!

21. @michaelhenry915

I love myself. #gay #weekend #friday #gayboy #queen #fancy #outside #picture #queer #lgbt #instagood #kween #tgif ? @interiorstate

A post shared by Michael Henry (@michaelhenry915) on May 25, 2018 at 6:09pm PDT

Like a sun soaked angel, he is.

22. @denden.noodle

Upgraded to Daddy today. #iml #gaydaddy #masc4masc

A post shared by Dennis (@denden.noodle) on May 28, 2018 at 4:23pm PDT

It was also International Mr. Leather weekend in Chicago!

23. @thebrimstonekid

Brimstone loves being a designated drag puppy. Every queen needs her royal pets after all. I was feeling super cute last night even if it was hot as balls. #pup #furlesque #woof #pupplay #kink #iml #crashlanding #draglife #instagay #instaqueer #bodybypizza #slutpositive #bodypositive #weekend #tired #imhungry

A post shared by Roman Harrington (@thebrimstonekid) on May 29, 2018 at 9:17am PDT

We’re loving his “drag puppy” look right here.

24. @sergiocostantini

I had a great Memorial Day weekend at #IML. One of the best highlights (or a highlight that I am able to discuss comfortably on social media) of Memorial Day Weekrnd was running into my buddies @joeyforte_ and @vicentetogo at The Victory Ball. These two are great. They also make the best dance partners and dance floor cuddle buddies. #love #life #friendship #iml40 #gay #instagay #musclebear #circuitparty #dance #gayfit #cuddles

A post shared by Sergio (@sergiocostantini) on May 28, 2018 at 1:34pm PDT

All tea, no shade, but lots and lots of sweat.

25. @discordaddams

?IML Weekend? #discordaddams #chicago #chicagodrag #iml #queer

A post shared by Discord Addams (@discordaddams) on May 28, 2018 at 12:14pm PDT

This drag IML look is one of our favorites for Memorial Day Weekend.

How did you celebrate Memorial Day weekend? Tell us in the comments or better yet, show us by sharing a picture in the comments on Facebook.