Pride Month Events in Orlando 2026
- Alastair Mac
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June is Pride Month, and Orlando celebrates with huge LGBTQ+ hotel takeovers, special events, magical celebrations, and exciting nightlife!
Pride Month is celebrated each June, and even though Orlando's Pride Parade and Celebration happens later in the year, there’s a vibrant mix of massive hotel takeovers, high-energy parties, community-centered events, and meaningful moments of reflection throughout June, as the city celebrates Pride Month, and commemorates 10 years since the Pulse tragedy on June 12th, 2016.
A pioneer in LGBTQ+ tourism dating back to the original Gay Days in 1991, the city is very LGBTQ+-friendl, and is now home to some of the world’s best-known LGBTQ+ celebrations and events, including GayDays, Girls in Wonderland, One Magical Weekend, and The Pride Cup.
Orlando also features an exciting choice of LGBTQ+ nightlife, with gay friendly bars and clubs such as Savoy Orlando, Southern Nights, Anthem Orlando, and District Dive, featuring special events throughout Pride Month, including club nights, drag brunches, community events, and more.
Come experience Pride Month in Orlando and immerse yourself in our vibrant LGBTQ community.
Pride Month Events & Celebrations In Orlando 2026
June 4 – 8, 2026
Get ready to dive into a world of vibrant celebration and non-stop entertainment at One Magical Weekend 2025! With events at the enchanting Walt Disney World Resort and more, this event is heralded as one of the largest LGBTQ+ pride and music festivals globally and is taking over the Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort this year.
With a lineup of top international DJ talent and round-the-clock, world-class events, it’s the perfect place to feel the pulse of the community and dance the night away. Signature events, including RIPTIDE as Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Waterpark featuring DJ J Warren and DJ Joel Corry, and a RED Party at House of Blues Orlando with the beats of DJ Danny Verde,, promises an unforgettable weekend filled with music, excitement, and the energy of thousands of attendees.
June 4 – 8, 2026
Orlando Bear Pride welcomes all “bears” to Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando to celebrate the kickoff of Pride Month at Bear Jamboree. The festivities will once again be hosted by Crowne Plaza Orlando, Lake Buena Vista and will eature daytime pool parties, nighttime pool parties, plus strip bingo, trivia, bearable, pup events, and more.
Highlights include a special night of comedy with one of comedy’s biggest powerhouses, Jessica Kirson, and a drag brunch, hosted by the sensational Daisy Dior and features an all-star cast of drag excellence including Onix Mendoza, Jade Essence Hall, Michelle Du’ Soleil, and Eureka O’Hara.
June 5 – 7, 2026
As part of the KindRED Pride Foundation, The Pride Cup is an annual LGBTQ+ multi-sport competition held during Gay Disney weekend. With events welcoming all levels of athletes, the spirit of the competition to kick off Pride Month at RED Shirt Pride Days during Gay Disney!
Suit up for basketball, soccer, volleyball, pickleball, golf, kickball, adaptive sports and even cornhole and meet new friends from all over the country.
June 4 – 8, 2026
Gay Days is the world's most popular gay and lesbian celebration, attracting over 150,000 gay and lesbian travelers to Orlando. Since its inception in 1991, Gay Days has evolved into a 4-day extravaganza that transcends the boundaries of traditional theme park events. From the vibrant energy of DJ sets to the fierce competition of Miss Gay Days Pageant and Mr. Gay Days Leather Competition, the largest LGBTQ+ Expo in the country, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Picture this: a 28-acre resort transformed into your own personal vacation paradise, complete with two stunning pools where DJs from around the globe spin tracks until 2 am. Dive into the excitement of Drag and Porn Star Bingo, unleash your inner pup at our Puppy Mosh, or dance the night away at our foam parties, and party all night at our overnight parties - the possibilities are endless.
With a diverse clientele that welcomes individuals of all identities and backgrounds, Gay Days Orlando is a place where everyone can feel at home. Whether you're gay, bi, trans, a straight Ali, twink, bear, otter, or somewhere in-between, you're invited to join us for an unforgettable celebration of love and acceptance.
Holiday Inn & Suites Orlando SW — Celebration Area by IHG is the heart of the action this year, with all events hosted at the resort all weekend long.
June 4 – 7, 2026
Girls in Wonderland is a magical weekend at an exclusive women’s resort! So hop on board for a weekend that promises something for everyone including spectacular dance parties, celebrities, pool parties, comedy shows, theme parks and thousands of women from around the country and the world celebrating in grand style.
It’s hosted this year at ITownePlace Suites Orlando/SpringHill Suites Orlando by Marriott at Flamingo Crossings, with even more vibrant events throughout our main tourism district, including Mango’s Tropical Cafe and Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar.
June 6, 2026
One of the most iconic annual events in LGBTQ+ history, RED Shirt Pride Day invites you to wear red on the first weekend in June and stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community all around the world.
The event started with just a handful of people who decided they would meet socially on the first Saturday in June in front of the castle. They would all wear RED t-shirts to identify “kindred spirits” since they had only met on a bulletin board and never in person. The event quickly grew to one of the largest LGBT+ annual gatherings in the world. and this year the goal is for thousands and thousands of previous guests and thousands and thousands of people who have never experienced the “MAGIC” of this iconic event to come to Magic Kingdom and celebrate being kind.
Today, the KindRED Pride Foundation honors the courage of these bold individuals and invites like-minded people of all orientations to stand in solidarity for Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, Safe Expression and Kindness.
Local Orlando Pride Month Events 2026
May 29
Show your Pride in our City, as the NWSL’s Orlando Pride once again hosts, Pride in Our City. This special nights will spotlight and honor the diverse communities that shape Orlando. The night will feature in‑stadium recognitions and inclusive programming dedicated to promoting unity, including a tribute to the ten-year remembrance of the Pulse Nightclub tragedy. Come out to show your support on May 29, (Orlando Pride vs. Bay FC), with the game hosted at Inter&Co Stadium in downtown Orlando.
May 30, 2026
PrideFest Kissimmee is a community event that celebrates the diversity and contributions of our local LGBTQIA+ community. The event aims to promote inclusion, raise awareness, and bring people together in a welcoming environment. Join the City of Kissimmee at Kissimmee Lakefront Park, 201 Lakeview Drive, Kissimmee, for a day of live performances, activities, and local vendors as everyone joins together to celebrate pride in the heart of Kissimmee.
May 30, 2026
The NOH8 Campaign returns to Orlando, FL on Saturday, May 30th. Stop by The Center Orlando, 946 N. Mills Ave., anytime between 12 pm - 2 pm to pose for an official NOH8 photo by photographer Adam Bouska. No reservations needed!
Funds raised by the NOH8 Campaign will be used to continue promoting and raising awareness for marriage and human equality as well as anti-discrimination and anti-bullying through NOH8’s interactive social media campaign.
May 31, 2026
The Orlando Gay Chorus will kick off Pride Month at Steinmetz Hall by setting the tone for what it means to be fierce, fabulous, and fearless in the face of adversity. This is more than a concert—it is a joyful act of resistance, a celebration of authenticity, and a reminder that our stories, our identities, and our music will not be erased.
The program will feature music written or made famous exclusively by LGBTQ+ artists, honoring the voices who have shaped our culture and paved the way for generations to come. Audiences will experience the power and passion of artists such as Chappell Roan, Melissa Etheridge, Mary Lambert, Ricky Martin, Sam Smith, Janelle Monáe, 4 Non Blondes, Queen, Lady Gaga, George Michael, Tracy Chapman, Billy Porter, and more.
This spectacular spring performance promises to inspire, uplift, and delight—reminding us all that even in the most challenging times, our community’s music remains louder than fear, stronger than hate, and filled with unstoppable pride
May 31, 2026
The viral parade is back and more fab than ever! Decorate a flat cart and join the parade! Get ready to roll in style! Sign up to be part of our Flat Cart Parade at IKEA Orlando. Decorate your iconic IKEA flat cart with rainbow flair, bold designs, and creative pride-themed displays. Whether you’re marching solo, with friends, or as a family, this is your chance to show off your spirit, celebrate love and inclusion, and roll through the store!
June 6, 2026
When the sun goes down during Orlando Pride Weekend… the Purple Moon rises. Purple Moon Pride is a high-energy celebration at Fixtion Restaurant & Bar, 15 North Orange Avenue, Orlando, bringing together one of the most vibrant crowds of the weekend for a night of music, culture, and unforgettable Pride energy.
June 7, 2026
Mark your calendars for the latest Dreamers & Doers market celebrating Pride Month! Paint With All The Colors Of Pride at The Event Center, Osceola Heritage Park. FREE entry, FREE parking, 60+ Vendors, and FREE activities all day. At Dreamers and Doers we strive to create a space where dreamers chase their passions and doers brings those dreams to life!
June 12, 2026
Do you like things that go Bump in the Night?New Wave Cabaret presents: "Queers for Fears : a Pride Month Horror Burlesque Show!" at Marshall Ellis Performing Arts Center and ME Theatre, 1300 La Quinta Drive,Orlando, Celebrate Pride Month with a twist as burlesque meets horror in this spooky, campy and queer show. Bring your friends, lovers and your boldest self—for an unforgettable evening full of thrills, chills, and fabulousness!
June 13, 2026
Join OPC as they head back to Thornton Park this June to celebrate pride month. Everyone is welcome to come out with pride this month in solidarity for the LGBTQ+ community as you crawl from venue to venue. Kick off the Pride and Proud Bar Crawl at The Retro Room with a show at 6:45 pm with the talents of Angelica Sanchez, Lacie Browning, Michelle Du’Soleil, Onix Mendoza.. The finale show will be at Dust at 9:15 pm. BONUS: After Party starting at midnight at District Dive. Show your lanyard for a bonus complimentary cocktail
June 14, 2026
Celebrate Pride with some of your favorite local businesses at Zymarium Meadery, 1121 North Mills Avenue, Orlando! J Bauman and Zymarium are coming together to host a Pride themed event with drinks, food and so much more. There will be a food truck out back, as well as a variety of drinks provided by the Meadery. Stylists will be offering hair charms, tinsel and more for an addtional cost in the event room. A basket will be raffled off and the winner will be chosen at the end of the event. Speacial guest Madam Adam will be there offing personal Tarot readings. Face painting will also be available in the event room!
June 20, 2026
Orlando Pride invites you to Liberation & Love: A Boldly Unapologetic Juneteenth Pride Celebration at Orlando Central Florida Fairgrounds Pavilion. Liberation & Love is a fierce and joyful celebration at the intersection of Black and LGBTQIA+ identities—uplifting Black queer and trans voices, artistry, and activism while honoring the deep history and legacy of Juneteenth. This free, family friendly event features cultural exhibits, storytelling, and space for reflection. Soul food and local favorites. Black-owned & LGBTQIA+ vendors. Music, movement, and joyful resistance.
June 26, 2026
Celebrate a colorful evening at Central Florida Zoo in Sanford as they invite everyone to celebrate acceptance, love, biodiversity, and community at one of the most fun nights of the summer. Sunset at the Zoo has vibrant energy, inclusive experiences, and a welcoming atmosphere for all. Come as you are and enjoy an evening filled with joy, self-expression, and unforgettable moments.
There’ll be: music & entertainment, community food trucks & festive treats, local vendors & community partners, interactive activities & family-friendly fun, animal enrichment & extra keeper chats, barnyard buddies, giraffe feedings & more!
June 27, 2026
Gather at the Citrus Club for an evening dedicated to mental health and the stories that define us. Join Beacon Health for SPEAK WITH PRIDE 2026, an inspiring evening of resilience, community, and celebration! Hear powerful, uplifting stories of overcoming adversity,
June 28, 2026
Osceola Pride will be at Osceola Heritage Park. This event brings people together every year so the LGBT community can show everyone who we are and why we are who we are! Loving, friendly, Committed to our community, Bringing local businesses together, and making fond memories with one another.
Pulse Remembrance Events in Orlando 2026
Every year on June 12, Orlando’s community comes together to honor and remember the 49 lives lost at Pulse Nightclub on June 12, 2016.
June 6, 2026
The annual CommUNITY Rainbow Run is a celebration of how following the Pulse tragedy, our community came together in love and how we continue to be Orlando United. At the CommUNITY Rainbow Run we unite to honor the 49 angels, their families, the survivors, first responders and all those impacted. Join the city for the 10h Annual CommUNITY Rainbow Run, presented by Orlando Health. More than a race, this is a celebration of our community's enduring resilience and love.
Net proceeds from the event will go towards the Orlando United Pulse Memorial, a project within Strengthen Orlando, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, with the goal to construct a permanent memorial at the Pulse site.
June 8 - 14, 2026
Following the Pulse tragedy, Orlando received love from communities around the country and the globe. Ten years later, support is still coming to our community. Artist Jay Critchley from the Provincetown Community Compact in Massachusetts is again sending colorful ribbons with messages of support that were created for our community after the tragedy. The ribbons will be on display in front of City Hall June 8 through June 14, 2026.
June 11 - August 23 2026
Created in Community: Portraits of Pulse commemorates the 10-year remembrance of the Pulse Nightclub tragedy on June 12, 2016. This powerful exhibition features 49 portraits honoring the lives lost, created through a deeply collaborative community effort. Designed by local artist Jeff Sonksen in a paint-by-number format, the works were completed in 2017 by victims’ families, friends, and members of the Orlando community. Each portrait emerged through a shared process of painting, transforming grief into collective remembrance and healing.
Originally part of the Orlando Traveling Memorial, the portraits reflect the contributions of more than 1,000 individuals and honor multiple tragedies that impacted Orlando in June 2016. After traveling to locations across the city and beyond, the collection was acquired by the Orange County Regional History Center in 2024, ensuring its preservation for future generations.
As you move through the exhibition at the Terrace Gallery, Orlando City Hall, you are invited to reflect on the lives remembered and the enduring strength of a community united in remembrance.
June 12, 2026
As we approach a decade since the Pulse tragedy, the City of Orlando invites the community to gather in a collective spirit of love and remembrance. On Friday, June 12, 2026, the annual Pulse Remembrance Ceremony will take place at the First United Methodist Church in Downtown Orlando. This event honors the 49 angels taken while also recognizing the enduring strength of the families, survivors, first responders, and trauma teams who were forever changed on June 12, 2016.
This evening of reflection will feature musical performances from local cultural artists, and the Orlando Gay Chorus, and a special presentation by City of Orlando Poet Laureate Camara Gaither. This year’s event will also include participation from the Angel Action Wings, a volunteer group that has spent more than ten years spreading messages of love and acceptance across our city.
As the evening concludes, the community will join together for a candlelight ceremony and reading of the 49 names, allowing us to look back on the compassion and unity that continue to define the spirit of Orlando United.
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