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1970's, 1980's, 1990's, 2000's, Tea Dance, The Invasion, FIPPOA, John Whyte Virun Rampersad 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, 2000's, Tea Dance, The Invasion, FIPPOA, John Whyte Virun Rampersad

Pines Profile - Chris Lovito (b. 1960)

Straight, married and unmistakably Type-A, Chris Lovito hardly fits the mold of a resident of one of the world’s most renowned gay communities. Yet for fifty years Fire Island Pines has been a vital part of his life. In turn, he has played an important, sometimes unseen role in preserving and strengthening it. His is the story of a man who remained distinctly different from the community around him yet became undeniably part of it. It is a powerful reminder that belonging doesn’t require conformity.

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DJ history, Community events, Gay Culture, Historic Buildings Virun Rampersad DJ history, Community events, Gay Culture, Historic Buildings Virun Rampersad

The Pines Halloween Party (est. circa 1975)

The Pines Halloween Party is not just a costume ball. It is a life-affirming, booty-shaking, sexy, flirty celebration. Fueled by an energizing mix of summer hits and classics, off the chart decorations and a crowd that’s dressed (or some cases, undressed) to slay, it’s the Pines way of saying, “See you next season, darling!”

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The Off-Season

In the fall, the Pines takes on a new rhythm. The days shorten, the breezes become crisper, and the sun moves to set over the ocean. In this seasonal shift, the community transforms, gearing down to a period with fewer residents and many empty houses. But if you think in this”Off-Season” the Pines is dormant, think again.

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