Celebrate #OrlandoForAll and stand with our LGBTQ+ community with unforgettable Pulse Remembrance and Pride Month events in Orlando (‘Diversity’ mural in Orlando’s Mills 50 district pictured).


Updated June 7, 2023

Come one, come all to Orlando, named one of the best LGBTQ+ travel destinations in the 2022 Gay Travel Awards, as we celebrate Pulse Remembrance and Pride Month in the City Beautiful. Home to moving Pulse Remembrance tributes and globally recognized Pride events like GayDays, One Magical Weekend, Girls in Wonderland and The Pride Cup, Orlando is also celebrated for its inclusive community, welcoming spirit and diverse offerings for all ages and interests.

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“I just can't imagine not wanting to come to Orlando,” says Tom Christ, co-founder of the KindRED Pride Foundation and co-producer of One Magical Weekend. “I mean, we lived through a tragedy together, and there are many people in our community still today that are recovering… But this community is warm and welcoming.

“We want everyone to come to Florida and especially Orlando and enjoy the amazing opportunities that are available to travelers who want to join us. It’s more important than ever for our LGBTQ+ community, plus our allies, to come and support and stand with Florida.” Here’s how you can do just that this June.

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2023 Pride Month Events in Orlando

Here's a small taste of what you can look forward to when you celebrate Pride Month in Orlando, from vibrant drag shows, concerts and theme park events to thoughtful discussions, inclusive sporting events and some seriously fun pool parties. Plus, keep an eye out for delectable treats, colorful murals and more fun ways to celebrate #OrlandoForAll during your Pride Month visit.

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GayDays Orlando

GayDays Orlando (May 31 – June 5, 2023)

Touted as the premier LGTBQ vacation experience, GayDays is a multi-day celebration featuring everything from pool parties and pageants to drag queen bingo and sensational theme park events. It all started in 1991, when a small group of 30 – 40 brave souls met at Magic Kingdom® Park at Walt Disney World® Resort for the very first “Gay and Lesbian Day,” a then-controversial social gathering that has since evolved into one of the country’s most popular LGBTQ+ events. DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld is the epicenter of the action, with daily parties and expos, exclusive merchandise and more fabulous fun in store all weekend long.

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One Magical Weekend (June 1 – 5, 2023)

One of the largest LGBTQ+ pride and music festivals in the world, One Magical Weekend is a nonstop party hosted at Walt Disney World and the Sheraton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Resort. Enjoy thrills or just chill at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, party saloon-style at House of Blues Orlando at Disney Springs®, let your inner diva run wild at the third annual Wig Party, enjoy a little physical therapy out by the pool, and party literally until the sun comes up at CADABRA After Hours dance extravaganzas.

Girls in Wonderland® (June 1 – 5, 2023)

Dance with a purpose and enjoy spectacular live music, pool parties, celebrity sightings and more at Girls in Wonderland®, created specifically to celebrate women in the LGBTQ+ community. Hosted at Wyndham Orlando Resort International Drive, this year’s dazzling lineup includes sensual events and dance parties at the resort along with themed parties at Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar and Pirates Dinner Adventure in the International Drive Entertainment District.

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The Pride Cup (June 2 – 4, 2023)

Organized by the KindRED Pride Foundation, The Pride Cup is an annual LGBTQ+ sports competition held in Orlando the first weekend in June. Competitions for 2023 include Golf (June 2), Beach Volleyball, Pickleball and Kickball (June 3 – 4), eSports (virtual) and the CommUNITY Rainbow Run (June 3) — more on that in a moment. Welcoming athletes of all levels, the spirit of the competition is “Be Kind Champion” to coincide with RED Shirt Pride Day.

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Red Shirts at a GayDays Event at MAGIC KINGDOM® Park, Part of WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort, Courtesy GayDays

RED Shirt Pride Day (June 3, 2023)

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 32-year tradition is inspired by the brave individuals who attended the very first “Gay and Lesbian Day” at Magic Kingdom® Park. These individuals, mostly strangers, wore red shirts so they could find each other easily in front of Cinderella Castle.

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.

“Really, it’s the kick-off to Pride Month,” says Christ. “This is really one of the first destination [LGBTQ+] events that occurred in our community. 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.”

Zebra Youth Pride Prom: The Golden Age (June 10, 2023)

The Orlando Museum of Art will host the Zebra Youth Pride Prom for LGBTQ+ youth ages 14 – 20, with a semi-formal to formal Old Hollywood theme. A $15 donation is suggested, but not required. Part of the non-profit Zebra Coalition, Zebra Youth is a network of organizations which provide support and services to LGBTQ+ youth ages 13 – 24.

JChris in Noche de Orgullo: Celebrating Queer Latin Artists (June 17, 2023)

Join queer urban Latin artist JChris in Noche de Orgullo: Celebrating Queer Latin Artists at Timucua Arts Foundation in Orlando’s SoDo District. JChris will perform songs by iconic artists including Ricky Martin, Anitta, Juan Gabriel and Pabllo Vittar, along with several original tunes.

Rio Romeo Tour 2023 (June 20, 2023)

Tune in at Will’s Pub in downtown Orlando to hear music from Rio Romeo, a self-identifying non-binary “butch lesbian” who creates art and music about their life experiences and bigger issues including LGBTQ+ discrimination and activism.

Sunset at the Zoo: LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration (June 23, 2023)

Join a family-friendly LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration, featuring themed crafts and family activities, local LGBTQ+ organizations and vendors, food trucks and a DJ, all part of Sunset at the Zoo at the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens.

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Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Downtown Orlando

RuPaul's Drag Race: Werq the World Tour (June 24, 2023)

The world’s largest drag production, featuring fan favorite queens and select finalists from season 15 of RuPaul’s Drag Race, comes to the Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts in downtown Orlando. All guests must be 18 years or older.

Central Florida Sounds of Freedom Presents: To Soar (June 25, 2023)

Also at the Dr. Phillips Center, Central Florida Sounds of Freedom: To Soar will feature moving selections from Orlando’s very own LGBTQ+ community concert band, marching band and colorguard, part of the Pride Bands Alliance. The group’s goal is to promote LGBTQ+ awareness, acceptance and equality in a positive way through quality entertainment and fellowship right here in Central Florida.

Speak With Pride (June 25, 2023)

Kick back with some wine and empanadas at Swirlery Wine Bar in downtown Orlando and hear from the Orlando LGBTQ+ community as they Speak With Pride about their own life experiences. It’s an open mic, so feel free to hop up and share your own story if you feel so inclined.

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2023 Pulse Remembrance Events in Orlando

Every year on June 12, also known as #OrlandoUnitedDay, Orlando’s community comes together to honor and remember the 49 lives lost at Pulse Nightclub on June 12, 2016.

“I think Orlando was always a diverse community,” says Christ, “Since the Pulse tragedy, Orlando has really changed the focus. The community and the world came together and supported Orlando… I think that’s really unified this community and made us stronger.”

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CommUNITY Rainbow Run in Orlando

7th Annual CommUNITY Rainbow Run (June 3, 2023)

This celebrated 4.9k race honors those affected by the Pulse nightclub tragedy, with virtual options available to runners across the world. Here in Orlando, the 7th Annual CommUNITY Rainbow Run kicks off near downtown Orlando in Wadeview Park, and is followed by a NASCAR CommUNITY Festival with entertainment, food, games and an in-person Kids Fun Run.

Acts of Love & Kindness (Through June 12, 2023)

In honor of the lives lost on June 12, 2016, One Orlando Alliance encourages everyone to act, love and give through their annual Acts of Love and Kindness program. There are many ways to participate across the globe — find more information and downloadable social media templates on the One Orlando Alliance website. Share your Act of Love and Kindness on social media tagging @OneOrlandoAlliance and using the hashtag #ActLoveGive.

Pulse Memorial Crosses on Display (June 10 – 12, 2023)

For three days only, the Orange County Regional History Center will display the Pulse Memorial Crosses, including free admission to the downtown Orlando museum.

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Pulse Interim Memorial

Seven-Year Pulse Remembrance Ceremony (June 12, 2023)

On June 12 of each year, Orlando hosts a Remembrance Ceremony, bringing together the families of those whose lives were tragically taken, providing them a space to remember their loved ones in peace, and honoring the survivors, the brave first responders and the trauma teams who sacrificed so much to save so many. This year’s ceremony will take place in Steinmetz Hall at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

Inspiration Orlando United: In Remembrance of Pulse (June 12, 2023)

The Orlando Museum of Art will host a powerful community event in honor of the seventh anniversary, transforming tragedy into a symbol of love, hope and unity. See the faces of the angels, survivors and first responders immortalized in the Inspiration Orlando United mural, which was first unveiled in 2017 at Orlando’s Lake Eola Park, and hear from community members honoring the lives lost and impacted by the horrific event. Created by artists Michael Pilato, Yuriy Karabash and Chimene Hurst, the mural is meant to spread a message of equality, acceptance, compassion and inspiration through healing community and art. You can also discover a number of vibrant pride murals throughout Orlando, including several tributes to those affected by the Pulse tragedy.

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Map of Pride Month & Pulse Remembrance Events in Orlando

Use this interactive map to track down the Pulse Remembrance and Pride Month events featured in this blog. (Click here if you found us via Google and don’t see a map or images.)


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