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The day will likely kick off with a lively festival at Lake Eola Park featuring food, music, vendors and kids' activities.
The highlight is the Most Colorful Parade winding through downtown Orlando. “Tens of thousands of people travel here every year [to celebrate].” Whether you’re celebrating here in Orlando or halfway across the world, Christ invites you to, “put on a red shirt, kick off Pride Month and stand with our community, because it is so important for our voices to be heard.”
Central Florida Sounds of Freedom Presents Sonic Stories (June 8, 2025)
Let Central Florida Sounds of Freedom, Orlando’s LGBTQIA+ band and color guard, provide the soundtrack for your celebration in the final concert of their 2024-25 season.
The theme is “A Night Over the Rainbow” with a semi-formal to formal dress code and all forms of gender expression are welcomed. More information: zebrayouth.org
OUTCON Orlando highlights the creativity and diversity of the LGBTQ+ community, welcoming fans of anime, comics, movies, TV shows, gaming and more. June 21 at 5452 Jones Road in St.
Cloud. More information: pulseorlando.org
Enzian Theater hosts a selection of “Reel Pride” films throughout the month of June. The evening gathering is 5-9 p.m. in Sanford. More information: centralfloridazoo.org
Speak With Pride is an LGBTQ+ open mic night hosted by Beacon Health.
Beginning with family-friendly activities in March, the festivities continue through signature events such as GayDays Orlando and One Magical Weekend in May/June and conclude with the Come Out with Pride Festival in October. The crawl starts at 6 p.m. The event, which is hosted by Come Out With Pride Orlando, is from 2-6 p.m. Today, the KindRED Pride Foundation honors the courage of these bold individuals and invites like-minded people of all orientations to stand in solidarity.
“This is really one of the first destination [LGBTQ+] events that occurred in our community,” says Christ.
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- Quantum Leap Winery: A sustainable winery and cidery that offers tastings by the glass or in various themed wine flights.
A Trans Rally, fireworks finale and pride awards presentation will round out the schedule.
Come Out With Pride Orlando draws over 200,000 attendees each year for Orlando's largest LGBTQIA+ event.
Orlando's Gay Pride, known as "Come Out With Pride," began in 2005. June 28 4603 W. Colonial Drive in Orlando.
This free, family-friendly event will honor the history of Juneteenth while providing a space for Black queer and trans voices to shine. June 27. June 27 at 3755 W. Seminole Blvd. Your ticket includes 2 – 3 free drinks, bonus food and beverage specials, complimentary admission to a drag show and after party, and many more colorful perks.
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Sunset at the Zoo: Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride (June 27, 2025)
Join a family-friendly LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration, featuring themed crafts and family activities, local vendors, food trucks and a DJ in this exclusive after-hours extravagana.
The event is from 4 p.m.-midnight June 21 starting at 19 S. Orange Ave. in Orlando. This score underscores its longstanding commitment to equality in municipal laws.
To learn more about Orlando’s LGBTQ+ events, year-long activities, and resources, visit Orlando’s LGBTQ blog or contact Visit Orlando’s free Vacation Planning Services.
SAVE THE DATE
- The Pride Prom: Light up the night on April 12 at a neon-themed glow party hosted by Come Out with Pride at the Orlando Science Center (21+ only).
- GayDays: Taking place from June 5 – 8, GayDays attracts over 180,000 attendees from around the world.