The Fire Island Black Out (FIBO) is a multicultural weekend celebration for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community and their families and friends. The FIBO weekend focuses on diversity, family, and friendship. EVERYONE regardless of race, gender, or sexual orientation is invited to attend and enjoy FIBO!
FIBO's mission is to bring unique, world-class experiences to a diverse LGBT community while raising awareness about and funds for non-profit organizations that provide life sustaining resources to the LGBT community. In addition, FIBO provides funding to non-profit groups that support the communities hosting FIBO events.
Established in 2003, FIBO began when two friends decided to give their friends and LGBT people of color in particular a unique beach experience. After jokingly tossing around the idea of going to Fire Island, a predominantly white gay beach community, the two friends decided “why not?” and invited others out for a simple day at the beach. That simple “day at the beach” has grown into one of the nation’s largest, most diverse, and friendliest three day beach events for the LGBT community. FIBO is held in Cherry Grove, Fire Island during the second full weekend of August.
During the three day event, FIBO attendees enjoy dance parties, barbeques, live entertainment, volleyball tournaments, pool parties, and an unparalleled beach experience. The eye candy at FIBO is a delicious assortment of dark, milk, and white chocolates. While enjoying their FIBO experience, attendees are afforded generous discounts extended by partnering businesses and amenities offered exclusively to FIBO attendees .
