Fire Island Invasion Showcases Artistic Costumes

Annual LGBTQ+ celebration features creative outfits from local artist A.E. Kieren.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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The annual Invasion of the Pines event on Fire Island, a long-running LGBTQ+ celebration, featured artistic and colorful costumes designed by local artist A.E. Kieren. The event is known for its creative outfits and festive atmosphere as the LGBTQ+ community gathers to mark the occasion.

Why it matters

The Invasion of the Pines is an iconic LGBTQ+ event that has taken place on Fire Island for decades, showcasing the vibrant and expressive culture of the community. A.E. Kieren's costumes add to the artistic flair and celebratory spirit of the gathering.

The details

Artist A.E. Kieren created several eye-catching costume designs for attendees to wear at the recent Invasion of the Pines event on Fire Island. The annual celebration is known for its colorful and creative outfits as the LGBTQ+ community gathers to mark the occasion.

  • The Invasion of the Pines event took place on Fire Island in 2026.

The players

A.E. Kieren

A local artist on Fire Island who designed costumes for the Invasion of the Pines event.

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The takeaway

The Invasion of the Pines continues to be a vibrant celebration of LGBTQ+ culture, with local artists like A.E. Kieren contributing to the artistic and expressive spirit of the annual gathering on Fire Island.