Scottsdale gay bar BS West says goodbye with one final party

Longtime Scottsdale gay bar BS West closed Jan. 7 after 35 years. Here's a look at its last evening.

January 17, 2024

Image: BS West's final night was a party for the ages.

BS West's final night was a party for the ages. Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen

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BS West, a gay bar in Old Town Scottsdale since 1988, announced earlier this month that it would be closing effective Jan. 7.

To send off the longtime hub of LGBTQ+ nightlife, the bar held one final party that evening, prompting generations of patrons to show up to reminisce and celebrate.

Here are some photos from that memorable evening.

Scottsdale gay bar BS West says goodbye with one final party

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