Your insider guide to the events and festivities of the annual Come Out With Pride Festival.

Updated June 17, 2026

Orlando is for everyone. That’s why we’ve earned the highest possible score 10 years in a row from the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index, which measures the LGBTQ+ inclusiveness of cities’ laws, policies and services. We’ve also been at the forefront of LGBTQ+ tourism since 1991, starting with the original GayDayS® and expanding to other high-profile events.

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One of our most beloved annual celebrations is Orlando’s Come Out With Pride Festival, hosted at Lake Eola Park on October 17, 2026. It’s organized by Come Out With Pride, a volunteer-led non-profit that provides LGBTQ+ events and support all year long. See why you won’t want to miss a moment of this unforgettable celebration of community, love and the freedom to just be yourself

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Insider Guide to Orlando’s Come Out With Pride Festival 2026

Every fall, Orlando stands with its LGBTQ+ community during the Come Out With Pride Festival. This year’s celebration promises to be better than ever, with a dazzling parade, special events, electrifying musical acts and more colorful fun for visitors of all ages and backgrounds.

Enjoy official Come Out With Pride events in the week leading up to the big day, then head to Lake Eola Park from 12 – 10 p.m for pride rallies, fireworks, live entertainment and more. Get a sneak peek of the fun in store here, then stay tuned for additional 2026 events and details as they are announced.

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The Most Colorful Parade

The centerpiece of Come Out With Pride is The Most Colorful Parade, a vibrant celebration featuring parades, performers and more colorful fun. The parade traditionally kicks off at 4 p.m. at Washington Street and Orange Avenue, travel through downtown Orlando, and end at Lake Eola Park in Thornton Park.

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Many repeat visitors have favorite spots along the parade route. Join them in making this year’s celebration bigger than ever, and don’t miss full-day festivities at Lake Eola Park before and after the main event.

Live Entertainment

Get ready to make some noise with live entertainment across two stages. Catch local talent and national headliners at the Divas Stage (Walt Disney Amphitheater) as well as the Club Pride stage across the lake. You can even score a meet and greet with a headliners with the purchase of a Platinum VIP ticket (separate reservation required).

Pride Marketplace

Explore Florida’s mouthwatering culinary scene and collaborative community spirit at the Pride Marketplace, which will feature hundreds of vendors and festival flavors for every palate. Visit Orlando will be there as well, so come say hello as we celebrate Pride with you!

Fireworks

End the night on a high note with celebratory fireworks over Lake Eola. It’s an unforgettable finale, but the party continues long after Come Out With Pride at ends.

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