Nick Hogan Leads Birthday Karaoke at Hulk Hogan’s Florida Bar as Fans Gather to Honor Late Legend

Quinn Parker here, and yes I had coffee at sunrise and I am READY — spill-the-tea-ready — so buckle up because Hulkamania took over Clearwater with confetti, karaoke, and a whole lot of red and yellow. On what would have been Hulk Hogan’s 72nd birthday, his longtime bar, Hogan’s Hangout in Clearwater, Florida, hosted an all-day remembrance that ran from 7 AM to 2 AM, drawing die-hard fans, friends, and family to celebrate the wrestling icon’s life.

First things first: the party was not low-key. According to eyewitness reports and event coverage, fans showed up in waves all day, sporting Hogan’s signature red and yellow gear and filling the bar to capacity with chants, stories, and toasts. The vibe read equal parts reunion and ritual — people sharing memories in the place many associated with the last public chapters of Hulk’s life.

One of the most talked-about moments arrived around 8 PM when Nick Hogan, Hulk’s son, dropped in and took center stage for karaoke. Sitting where his dad used to sit during the venue’s open mic nights, Nick led the crowd in sing-alongs and eventually orchestrated a heartfelt “Happy Birthday” for his late father. That scene — son in his dad’s chair, fans raising drinks in unison — was both cinematic and sincere, and it got captured and shared widely by patrons and onlookers.

Also on hand was Jimmy Hart, a longtime friend and manager to Hulk, who didn’t just attend but helped safeguard a symbolic keepsake: a Hogan’s Hangout championship belt that Hart was seen protecting while festivities continued. That belt, paraded or positioned during the event, served as a tactile emblem of the wrestling legacy people came to honor.

Beyond the bar party, tributes surfaced across social media. Hulk’s ex-wife Linda and current wife Sky each posted heartfelt messages to mark the birthday, offering public glimpses into private grief. Those posts were among several public acknowledgments following Hulk Hogan’s passing on July 24 from cardiac arrest and his subsequent funeral in Largo on August 5.

Context matters here. Hogan’s Hangout has been a local hub tied closely to Hulk’s persona, a place where fans felt closer to the man behind the persona. The choice to commemorate his birthday there was significant — it allowed community members to physically gather, to celebrate in a space that echoed his public life, rather than isolating the remembrance to private ceremonies alone.

What the day showed is simple: Hulkamania remains a cultural current, not a nostalgia act. Families, friends, and fans converged in ritual and revelry, mixing laughter and tears while reliving matches, catchphrases, and personal anecdotes. Nick’s karaoke moment was the emotional pivot — a son stepping into a familiar seat and leading a communal tribute that underscored how public figures can leave deeply personal marks on ordinary places.

So yeah, there was singing and belts and social posts and, predictably, lots of red and yellow. The day stretched from sunrise to way past midnight, and if you were there, you probably have a story about the person who told the best Hogan impression or the fan who cried at the mic. If you weren’t, the footage and posts give you the gist: a rowdy, loving sendoff for a singular figure in wrestling history.

Okay, I need to sip water now because I have feelings — but also keep your eyes peeled, because if Hogan’s Hangout is anything, it’s a place where more tributes and surprise moments are prone to pop up. I could honestly keep talking about this all night.

Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ, eyewitness accounts, social media posts
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