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Greetings, This June and every month in Orlando, we have a lot to take pride in. This includes that as a community, we are working to ensure that Orlando is a city where all residents are welcomed, valued and respected. I hope that during Pride Month we can recognize and celebrate our commitment to inclusion and creating an equitable community for every LGBTQ+ resident and each person who calls Orlando home. But our work is far from over. With hateful rhetoric and legislation at the state and national level, our collective unity, love and compassion must remain strong and also grow. I want you and every member of Orlando’s LGBTQ+ community, including the young residents who need support now more than ever, to know that in our city you are loved, you are valued and you are seen and heard. Our community will continue to celebrate our diversity while putting equity and inclusion at the forefront of all that we do. Orlando will still be a place that encourages all residents to be their authentic selves. Our community knows all too well the horrific impact caused by hatred, as this June marks six years since the Pulse tragedy. That’s one of the reasons that as a municipal government the City of Orlando is continuing to take action to help create an inclusive community for all. We’ve added the LGBTQ+ community as a core part of our Community Investment Grant Program, which provides millions of dollars in funding to non-profit groups. We can also play a role in making sure that LGBTQ+ children and families are not isolated, which is why we host the Orlando Youth Empowerment Summit each year with the Zebra Coalition. Together, we are working to ensure that all residents have equitable access to opportunities and that reaching their full potential will not be hindered by who they are or who they love. I truly believe that we will achieve this, especially with your partnership in these efforts. I hope that you have a wonderful time celebrating Pride Month in our community. Sincerely,
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Greetings: It is my pleasure to welcome you to Orange County in celebration of Pride Month! Orange County continues to make bold investments to benefit our more than 1.4 million residents and visitors worldwide. In addition to being known as a top tourist destination in the nation, home to the world’s largest theme parks and an award-winning convention center, we are focused on investing in affordable housing, transportation, public safety, and arts & culture. Likewise, LGBTQ+ businesses and nonprofit organizations have played an integral role in the success of Orange County by investing in resources and people to help grow the next generation of community and civic leaders. As individuals from around the world begin to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month in June, it is also a time to reflect on the Pulse Remembrance and the responsibility each person has in creating an inclusive and equitable community. Whether you are a life-long resident or a first-time visitor, I hope you enjoy your time in our thriving and diverse community. Once again, welcome, and we look forward to celebrating Pride Month in Orange County! Sincerely,
Jerry L. Demings Orange County Mayor
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Dining With Pride Ask the locals: Holly V. Kapherr Alejos
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olly V. Kapherr Alejos is an Orlando-native food and travel writer and restaurant reviewer for local and national
publications, including Watermark. Over the last 15 years she’s seen Central Florida transform from chain restaurant wasteland to an innovative, chef-driven, culinarily conscientious dining destination. In April 2019, Kapherr Alejos launched The Culinati Podcast, where she
interviews chefs, restaurateurs, artisans and other culinarians who are making an impact in the world of gastronomy. She lives in Conway with her husband, along with whatever foster Golden Retriever is in need of some love, and they are expecting their first child in July. We checked in with this lifelong LGBTQ ally and ask her to share her expertise
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and fill us in on some of her favorite dining hotspots in Central Florida.
FAVORITE LGBTQ-OWNED RESTAURANT: It’s gotta be
only thing that will get me out to
and very delicious food cultures in
no longer a secret that Kelly’s
Se7en Bites. Restaurants have
International Drive are my two
Central Florida: Southern BBQ, Asian
Homemade Ice Cream has
always been a safe haven for anyone
favorite tapas places: Tapa Toro,
cuisine and Latin American flavors.
Orlando’s best ice cream. The old
who feels different or out of place in
which has been a favorite since its
Pig Floyd’s combines all of them and
cliche about pregnant women and
the mainstream. Trina Gregory-
opening when chef Wendy Lopez,
it works so beautifully that the
ice cream is 100% true, but even
Propst and her wife VA Propst have
now Chef Partner at Reyes
concept has grown and will soon
before I got knocked up, Kelly’s was
created this amazing world in their
Mezcaleria, was helming the kitchen
open in the former Bubbalou’s
my go-to to take out of towners after
restaurant that embraces anyone
and Café Tu Tu Tango, which has
Bodacious BBQ spot on Lee Rd.
dinner or if we didn’t have time for a
who walks through the door for who
been around for more than 20 years
they are and makes them feel
and still maintains its reputation for
welcome and fills them up with love
high-quality, scratch-made food and
and delicious food.
just a really, really, really good time.
Se7en Bites 617 Primrose Dr., 407-203-0727, Se7enBites.com
Tapa Toro 8441 International Dr. #260, 407-226-2929, TapaToro. restaurant
FAVORITE BRUNCH: Maxine’s On Shine. It’s a party every time you
go in. Maxine and Kirt, the owners, are so kind and always want to chat and take selfies with guests. The live music is always great and the Bloody Marys are the best in town. Maxine’s On Shine 337 Shine Ave., 407-674-6841, MaxineOnShine.com
FAVORITE TAPAS: Basically the
Café Tu Tu Tango 8625 International Dr., 407-2482222, CafeTuTuTango.com
three very prominent
Pig Floyd’s Urban Barbakoa 1326 N. Mills Ave., 407-203-0866, PigFloyds.com
FAVORITE PLACE FOR DRINKS: One of the most beautiful places to get a drink is at Illume at the JW Marriott Bonnet Creek. Their cocktails are Asian-
inspired and presented beautifully. Definitely stay until at least 9 p.m. to
FAVORITE RESTAURANT THAT SCREAMS FLORIDA:
see the fireworks explode all around
Chef Thomas Ward has created
Illume at the JW Marriott Bonnet Creek 14900 Chelonia Pkwy, 407-9196376, Marriott.com
something very unique and very Central Florida with his concept, Pig
Disney property from 11 stories up.
FAVORITE DESERT SPOT: It’s
full meal but just wanted to sit down, eat something delicious and sweet, and catch up. Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream Multiple locations (first shop is at 3114 Corrine Dr.), 407-790-7257 KellysHomemadeIceCream.com
FAVORITE PIZZA: Lazy Moon is, without a doubt, the best pizza in town, and the best place to take out-of-towners for a casual meal they’ll never have anywhere else. Lazy Moon 11551 University Blvd. & 1011 E. Colonial Dr., 407-658-2396/407412-6222, LazyMoonPizza.com
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love about Drunken Monkey is that
FAVORITE PLACE TO TREAT YOURSELF: If you’re treating
it’s the kind of place you can just
yourself or letting someone with a
FAVORITE SOUTHERN COOKING: I love a good “meat
kick back and relax with a very good
gigantic expense account treat you,
latte or their signature Mojo Jojo,
Bull & Bear at the Waldorf
and three,” the classic Southern
without having to worry about the
Astoria Orlando is 100% the place
staple. Choose a meat and three
“scene.”
to go for absolute decadence. Bust
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sides to go with it. I think Nikki’s Place has the best and includes
things on the menu you wouldn’t find elsewhere, like smothered rib tips, pig tails and chitterlings. The peach cobbler is to die for.
Drunken Monkey 444 N. Bumby Ave., 407-893-4994, DrunkenMonkeyCoffee.wordpress. com
FAVORITE LATE-NIGHT DINING: Orlando really lacks for decent food after 9 p.m., but Pom
Nikki’s Place 742 Carter St., 407-425-5301, NikkisPlace.net
Pom’s Teahouse and Sandwicheria is a shoo-in any
FAVORITE VEGAN/ VEGETARIAN: Ever since it
time, day or night. They're open until 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, so I
opened, Hungry Pants has been a
can have my Fu Man Chu or Low
hit. What I love about it is that
Rider in the wee hours.
there’s no preachiness about their food, and their philosophy has always catered to the “plant curious” diner — meaning, if you’re not vegan, that’s cool, we have stuff for you. Hungry Pants 3421 S. Orange Ave., 407-412-6300, EatHungryPants.com
FAVORITE COFFEE HOUSE: I moved back to Orlando after five years away in 2007, the same year Drunken Monkey opened on
Pom Pom’s Teahouse and Sandwicheria 67 N. Bumby Ave. 407-894-0865 PomPomsTeahouse.com
District. It was the first indication to me that the Orlando I left in 2002 was not the same one I came back
honey, because you’re about to spend as much as you dropped on that couture. It’s a vibe as soon as you step in: plush, posh and elegant. If it’s a special occasion, request a seat on the far side of the restaurant near the window so you can get a glimpse of the Disney fireworks. Bull & Bear at the Waldorf Astoria 14200 Bonnet Creek Resort Ln. 407-597-5500 WaldorfAstoriaOrlando.com
DINING HIDDEN GEM: The Aardvark has completely stolen my
heart. Just a couple of years ago, it was a package store selling good wines, local and regional craft beer,
FAVORITE DATE NIGHT SPOT: The Strand is so intimate and
romantic and the food is excellent. My husband and I love to go and try a new wine we’ve never heard of — their natural and organic wine list is one of the best in the city — and just connect for an hour.
Amelia and Bumby in the Milk
out the Gucci and red-bottoms,
The Strand 807 N. Mills Ave. 407-920-7744 StrandOrlando.com
and odds and ends that made good host gifts. Now, it’s that and so much more. The “grove-to-stove” menu by chef Hugh Holland is FloribbeanGulf Coast cuisine in all its glory, and I’m so happy their Mahi Reuben (don’t knock it ‘til you try it) is only three minutes from my home. The Aardvark 2610 S. Ferncreek Ave. 407-894-9999 TheAardvarkFL.com
DONT MISS... Don't miss checking out these other Central Florida eateries.
ACE CAFÉ
100 W. Livingston St., Orlando, 407-996-6686, ACECafeUSA.com
BITES & BUBBLES
1618 N. Mills Ave., Orlando, BitesBubbles.com
THE COOP
610 W. Morse Blvd., Winter Park, 407-843-2667, ASouthernAffair. com
CUBA LIBRE
9101 International Dr., Orlando 407-226-1600, CubaLibreRestaurant.com
THE GLASS KNIFE
276 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park, 407-500-2253, TheGlassKnife.com
HAMBURGER MARY’S
110 W. Church St., Orlando, 321-3190600, HamburgerMarys.com
THE HAMMERED LAMB
1235 N. Orange Ave., Orlando, 407-704-3200, TheHammeredLamb.com
ISLAND TIME
712 E. Washington St., Orlando, 407-930-2640, IslandTimeOrlando. com
KRES CHOPHOUSE
17 W. Church St., Orlando, 407-4477950, KresRestaurant.com
MANGO'S TROPICAL CAFE
8126 International Dr., Orlando, 407-673-4422, Mangos.com
PILARS
146 W. Plant St. STE 120, Winter Garden, 407-369-8900, PilarsMartini.com
SCOTT’S ON FIFTH
141 5th Ave., Indialantic, 321-7299779, ScottsOnFifth.com
TAKO CHEENA
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948 N. Mills Ave., Orlando, 4079308608, TakoCheena.net
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Nightlife of Pride Ask the locals: Justin Shakeri
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entral Florida has one of the most vibrant, exciting and diverse nightlife you’ll find anywhere. Whether you want to dance the
night away at one of the many clubs found in
Downtown Orlando and in the surrounding cities and towns or want a chill night catching up with friends in one of the dozens of local bars or restaurants, Central Florida has it all. And what makes the nightlife so spectacular? “It’s the people,” says Justin Shakeri, an Orlando-based actor and entertainer. “When I’m out, all I notice whether it’s a club owner, a promoter, a drag queen, an entertainer, a bartender; every person has a love and passion for what they do.” We asked Shakeri to take us out for a night on the town and tell us some of his favorite nightlife places in Central Florida to go to have a few drinks, meet some new people and to have the time of your life.
FAVORITE LGBTQ CLUB:
Black’s Creature Feature at
Sawmill. I’ve never in my life seen a
Southern on Tuesdays is also a must
place more open and accepting of
see. You want to talk about an
everyone and everything. You are
immersive show. It is brilliant.
allowed to be you and that is something you don’t get everywhere. And you wouldn’t think that a campground out in the middle of nowhere would be a place for anyone to be accepted but it is.
Sawmill Camping Resort 21710 US-98, Dade City, 352-5830664, FloridaGayCamping.com
FAVORITE DRAG SHOW: I know it’s not at night, but I love Broadway Brunch. I know I’m in
that one but there’s a reason I keep going back week after week to be in it. It’s fantastic. I also think Off The Record Wednesdays is doing
amazing, amazing, amazing work. This is where the drag legends of Orlando are being born. They are doing amazing stuff and all the
Broadway Brunch at Hamburger Mary’s Orlando 110 W. Church St., Orlando, 321-3190600, HamburgerMarys.com/ Orlando Creature Feature Tuesdays at Southern Nights Orlando 375 S. Bumby Ave., Orlando, 407-412-5039, Facebook.com/ SouthernNightsOrlando Off The Record Wednesdays at Renaissance Theatre Company 415 E. Princeton St., Orlando, 407-373-0888, Facebook.com/ OTRWednesdays
FAVORITE PLACE TO WATCH DANCERS: Savoy has the hottest go-go dancers. Savoy Orlando 1913 N. Orange Ave., 407-474-0723, SavoyOrlando.com
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people need to come see them. Victoria Black and Opulence
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CAFE DA VINCI
112 W. Georgia Ave., DeLand, 386-736-0008, CafeDaVinciDeLand. com
DAPPER DUCK BAR
28 S. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-2860256, Facebook.com/ DapperDuckOrlando
DISNEY SPRINGS
1486 E. Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista, 407-939-5277, DisneySprings. com
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been taking in the queens who were
FAVORITE PLACE TO CATCH THE LOCALS: Southern Nights.
and they didn’t have to, and that has
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If you want to catch up with the locals that’s where you go. Southern Nights Orlando 375 S. Bumby Ave., Orlando, 407-412-5039, Facebook.com/ SouthernNightsOrlando
FAVORITE DIVE BAR: District Dive. It knows what it is and doesn’t
try to be something else. They have Loc’s [Robertson] trivia night there. Addison [Taylor] is there. How can you not like it. Also, of course it’s the best dive bar, it’s right there in the title.
EMBER
42 W. Central Blvd., Orlando, 407-849-5200, EmberOrlando.com
FINNHENRY’S
39 N. Orange Ave., Orlando, 407648-0100, Finnhenrys.com
IRISH SHANNON'S
41 W. Church St., Orlando 407-8661191, IrishShannons.com
IVANHOE 1915
1915 N. Orange Ave., Orlando, 407-474-0723, TheIvanhoeOrlando. com
displaced with recent club closures, been great to see.
Aloha Beautiful 69 E. Pine St. 2nd floor, Orlando, 689-300-9551, AlohaBeautiful.com
Aloha Beautiful 69 E. Pine St. 2nd floor, Orlando, 689-300-9551, AlohaBeautiful.com
FAVORITE PLACE FOR CRAFT COCKTAILS: Sothern Craft.
The Stardust Lounge 431 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, 407-839-0080, StardustOrlando. com
Southern Craft 2405 E. South St., Orlando, 407-4125039, Facebook.com/ SouthernCraftBar
FAVORITE HOTSPOT TO IMPRESS A DATE: The
FAVORITE PLACE TO TAKE OUT OF TOWNERS: Anything
Wellborn. You want to impress
out at Universal. I love it there and
someone you take them there. It’s a
everyone who goes loves it.
restaurant and bar and it is really nice and it’s one of those places that will really impress people. Mathers Social Gathering is another great
FAVORITE HAPPY HOUR: Also
place that will impress a date.
District Dive.
The Wellborn 211 N. Lucerne Cir. W., Orlando, 321-837-9614, TheWellbornOrlando. com
District Dive 2401 E. South St., 407-601-2813, Facebook.com/DistrictDive
FAVORITE ALLY BAR: Aloha Beautiful and The Stardust Lounge. I love how they are giving a
lot of the drag entertainers a chance
FAVORITE PLACE FOR KARAOKE: Aloha Beautiful.
Mathers Social Gathering 30 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando, 407-486-3457, MathersOrlando. com
Universal Orlando Resort 6000 Universal Blvd., Orlando, 407-363-8000, UniversalOrlando. com
FAVORITE PLACE PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT: Achielle’s Art Café. It’s this quaint,
little quiet art café run by a great openly gay man. You can sit and talk and relax and it just makes me happy to be there. Achilles Art Café 2869 Wilshire Dr. #103, Orlando, 407-601-6500, AchillesArtCafe.com
PERSIMMON HOLLOW BREWING COMPANY
227 N. Eola Dr., Orlando, 407-3376011, PersimmonHollowBrewing. com
ST. MATTHEW'S TAVERN AT THE ORLANDO BEER GARDEN
1300 N. Mills Ave., 407-377-0415, StMatthewsTavern.com
TWISTED ROOSTER BAR
1220 W. New Haven Ave. #150, West Melbourne, 321-345-5924, TwistedRoosterBar.com
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Pride in Arts & Entertainment Ask the locals: Brandon Martin
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JEREMY WILLIAMS
entral Florida is in no short supply of fun and exciting things to do, we are the tourist capital of the world after all. With our theme parks, dinner shows and I-Drive attractions, we are renowned for our entertainment but Central Florida is so much more than Mickey Mouse,
Harry Potter and Shamu. We also have some of the best museums, theatres, concert venues and festivals found anywhere.
“Our amazing arts and entertainment have influence from the theme parks but it is also because of how young and diverse Central Florida is. It infuses the area with talent,” says Central Florida performer Brandon Martin. “It’s so exciting to see these smaller theatre companies popping up and trying new and exciting things. Those venues are breathing life into the local theatre scene.” Martin is an Orlando-based vocalist who has performed all throughout Central Florida including with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, Walt Disney World, Central Florida Community Arts and the Orlando Gay Chorus, just to name a view. We asked Martin to bestow a bit of his artistic knowledge on us and let our readers know some of his favorite arts and entertainment spots throughout Central Florida.
FAVORITE PLACE FOR COMMUNITY THEATRE:
FAVORITE PLACE TO WATCH A MOVIE: I’m not really picky
Garden Theatre is wonderful. I
about where I watch movies but if
think they do fantastic work. Also,
you want to get a nice, unique
I’ve worked with Donald Rupe — he’s
theater experience you go to the
amazing — who recently started the
Enzian Theater.
Renaissance Theatre Company,
this is their first season, and I am excited to see what they bring to the community. I recently saw “Ain’t
Enzian Theater 1300 Orlando Ave., Maitland, 407-629-0054, Enzian.org
FAVORITE CENTRAL FLORIDA FESTIVAL: In Central Florida,
Done Bad" there and was blown away. Garden Theatre 160 W. Plant St., Winter Garden, 407-877-4736, GardenTheatre.org Renaissance Theatre Company 415 E. Princeton St., Orlando, RenTheatre.com
FAVORITE PLACE TO LISTEN TO CLASSICAL MUSIC:
everyone and their mother go to Orlando Fringe. There’s a reason
it’s the most popular. Orlando Fringe at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center 812 E. Rollins St., Orlando, 407-6480077, OrlandoFringe.org
Wherever the Orlando
FAVORITE PLACE TO WATCH A CONCERT: Timucua Arts
Philharmonic are playing. They are
Foundation. The venue is actually
fantastic. Opera Orlando, I should
out of a house and they converted it
also mention. I’ve worked with them
into a concert space. They are next
and they are amazing.
door to Boone High School and it is
Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra 425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando, 407-896-6700, OrlandoPhil.org Opera Orlando 406 E. Amelia St., Orlando, 407-5121900, OperaOrlando.org
a great concert venue. Timucua Arts Foundation 2000 S. Summerlin Ave., Orlando, 321-234-3985, Timucua.com
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DONT MISS... Don't miss checking out these Central Florida Arts & Entertainment venues.
THE ABBEY
100 S. Eola Dr. Unit 100, Orlando, 407-704-6103, AbbeyOrlando.com
ART & HISTORY MUSEUM OF MAITLAND
231 W. Packwood Ave., Maitland, 407-539-2181, ArtAndHistory.org
DR. PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando 407-839-0119, DrPhillipsCenter.org
HARD ROCK LIVE
6050 Universal Blvd., Orlando, 407-351-7625, HardRock.com/Live/ Locations/Orlando
MAXWELL C. KING CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
3865 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne, 321-242-2219, KingCenter.com
HOUSE OF BLUES
1490 E. Buena Vista Dr., Orlando, 407-934-2623, HouseOfBlues.com/ Orlando
ORLANDO REPERTORY THEATER
1001 E. Princeton St., Orlando, 407-896-7365, OrlandoRep.com
THE OSCEOLA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
3141 N. Orange Blossom Trail #1137, Kissimmee, 407-931-1496, OsceolaArts.org
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FAVORITE PLACE FOR LIVE DANCE: I’m embarrassed to admit that I am uncultured when it comes to dance but I would recommend people check out the Orlando Ballet. You can also watch some
fantastic dancing at Marshall Ellis Dance School when they do shows
FAVORITE PLACE TO PURCHASE ART: I was thinking
cool artists come through and
Millennials buy art? [laughs.] If they
perform. If you are looking for
don’t they should, well I should.
outdoor entertainment, there is so
Mount Dora has a great arts festival,
much around Central Florida. In
I mean there are a lot of great arts
Winter Garden, they do a lot of live
festivals all over Central Florida, but
music on Plant Street. In Winter Park,
the Mount Dora Arts Festival is a
I’ve been in concerts myself on the
wonderful place to pick up new
outdoor stage on Park Ave.
pieces. I have heard that CityArts is also a great place to get art as well.
Orlando Ballet 600 N. Lake Formosa Dr., Orlando, 407-426-1733, OrlandoBallet.org
Mount Dora Arts Festival 138 E. 5th Ave. B, Mt Dora, 352-3830880, MountDoraArt.com
Marshall Ellis Dance School 1300 La Quinta Dr. Suite 1, Orlando, 844-633-2623, MarshallEllisDanceSchool.com
CityArts 39 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando, 407-648-7060, DowntownArtsDistrict.com
FAVORITE MUSEUM: The
FAVORITE PLACE FOR DINNER AND A SHOW: There’s
there very much. The History Center does great exhibits. They did one recently I went to about the Ocoee massacre. They did a great job with it and it’s such and interesting space. Orlando Museum of Art 2416 N. Mills Ave., 407-896-4231, OMArt.org Orange County regional History Center 65 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, 407-836-8500, TheHistoryCenter. org
amphitheater that has some really
about this question and do
there.
Orlando Museum of Art, I enjoy it
place. In Celebration, they have an
a lot of dinner shows and theaters in the area. Slueths and Capone’s are really popular. Sleuths Mystery Dinner Shows 8267 International Dr., Orlando, 407-363-1985, Sleuths.com
Walt Disney Amphitheater at Lake Eola Park 195 N. Rosalind Ave., Orlando, 321-281-2185, OrlandoShakes.org Celebration Amphitheater Park 1180 Wilde Dr., Celebration, 407566-1200, Celebration.FL.us
A&E HIDDEN GEM: I have to give some love to the Orlando Gay Chorus. I used to perform with them
and they are always so fantastic to watch. Also, Michelee Puppets. They contribute to a lot of different productions throughout the area that need puppets but they also do a lot of their own shows. They're so skilled.
Capone's Dinner Show 4740 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy., Kissimee, 407-397-2378, AlCapones.com
Orlando Gay Chorus 946 N. Mills Ave., Orlando, 407-3776638, OrlandoGayChorus.org
FAVORITE OUTDOOR VENUE:
Michelee Puppets 4420 Parkway Commerce Blvd., Orlando, 407-898-7925, MicheleePuppets.org
The Amphitheatre at Lake Eola,
when they do have shows, is a great
THE PLAZA LIVE
425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando, 407-228-1220, PlazaLiveOrlando. org
THEATER WEST END
115 W. 1st St., Sanford, 407-5486285, TheaterWestEnd.com
WAYNE DENSCH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
201 Magnolia Ave., Sanford, 407-321-8111, WDPAC.com
WINTER PARK PLAYHOUSE
711 N. Orange Ave., Winter Park, 407-645-0145, WinterParkPlayhouse.org
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Pride 365 Central Florida celebrates LGBTQ Pride year-round JEREMY WILLIAMS
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t wasn’t too long ago that if you wanted to celebrate your LGBTQ Pride, you would have to venture into a major city to be able to watch a parade or walk around a festival, covered in Pride flags and rainbow colors, that was filled with members of our community. Luckily, those times are changing and more and more we
see a celebration of Pride in all the smaller towns and cities in between those metropolises. Not surprising, Orlando has one of the largest LGBTQ Pride celebrations in the state thanks to the city’s large LGBTQ population and the city’s inclusive and accepting nature. What might surprise you is the smaller cities like Kissimmee, Ocala, DeLand and more that are just as inclusive, accepting and showing their LGBTQ Pride. This list is far from complete so be sure to read Watermark’s Tampa Bay and Sarasota Living with Pride guides to see how even more of Central Florida’s cities share their LGBTQ Pride – and watch future issues of Watermark and visit WatermarkOnline.com for the latest details about each outing.
Come Out With Pride
the largest Pride celebrations in the state with a
in 2026 on the 10-year mark of the tragedy.
ORLANDO, FLORIDA | COMEOUTWITHPRIDE.ORG
parade festival that takes over downtown Orlando
In 2018, COWP realized that Orlando's Pride
and Lake Eola Park each October. This past
couldn't be contained to just one Saturday and
October, Orlando saw 200,000 people converge on
expanded to a week full of Pride events that now
Lake Eola Park to celebrate. Earlier this year,
included a 5K race, dance parties, movie
because the event has grown so large, COWP
screenings, concerts and more.
separated from The Pride Chamber and began
In 2020, Orlando was the location for the third
operating independently for the first time.
annual National Trans Visibility March, held
The importance of COWP was magnified after the
outside of Washington, D.C. for the first time,
Pulse tragedy on June 12, 2016 and the
taking place in conjunction with COWP.
organization has begun its bid to host WorldPride
COWP returns with its parade and festival Oct. 15.
Come Out With Pride is a nonprofit organization inspired to make an impact in Orlando’s LGBTQ community. Celebrated in October to align with National Coming Out Day, held on Oct. 11, and LGBTQ History Month, COWP got its start in 2005 when it incorporated under Central Florida's LGBTQ chamber of commerce, The Pride Chamber. Since that first year, COWP has grown into one of
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Red Shirt Pride Days
Space Coast Pride
PrideFest returns to Tuscawilla Park with drag
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performances, live music from local bands and
Gay Day at Disney’s Magic Kingdom has gone
Space Coast Pride is an all volunteer-managed,
hole and more in October.
through many changes since that first Gay Day on
not-for-profit LGBTQ organization intent on
June 1, 1991 but the original premise remains the
fostering a sense of community and pride within
DeLand Pride
same — the LGBTQ community, wearing red shirts,
Brevard County's LGBTQ residents. Space Coast
gather in front of Cinderella's Castle at the Magic
Pride got its start in 2007 as a small picnic in
Kingdom just before the 3 p.m. parade to be
Melbourne and has grown into one of the biggest
visible and to be seen.
Pride events in Central Florida, attracting more
What began as one day at the park ballooned into
than 12,000 attendees each fall.
multiple days of events from many groups
That one-day event has expanded to a full week of
including GayDayS, One Magical Weekend, Girls in
events to include a Pride parade through
Wonderland and Tidal Wave Party, who bring
Melbourne's historic Eau Gallie Arts district.
circuit parties, concerts, expos and pool parties
This year's Space Coast Pride will be in Historic
that attract hundreds of thousands of visitors
Downtown Melbourne on Sept. 24.
every year.
Sanford Pride
In 2019, the nonprofit KindRED Pride Foundation established Red Shirt Pride Days with a mission to get one million people around the world to wear red on the first Saturday of June whether they are at the Magic Kingdom or not. Show your Red Shirt Pride this year on June 4.
Volusia Pride NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FLORIDA | FACEBOOK.COM/VOLUSIAPRIDE
SANFORD, FLORIDA | FACEBOOK.COM/ SANFORDPRIDE.FL Sanford Pride first celebrated the LGBTQ community with its Gay Pride Festival on Nov. 13, 2016 and has grown to become one of the most attended and talked about LGBTQ events in Seminole County. Each November, Sanford Pride promotes the diversity of its city, celebrates the uniqueness of its community and shows that
Originally the brainchild of two college students,
Seminole County is an open and accepting place.
Volusia Pride was brought to life in just eight
Sanford Pride happens in downtown Sanford in
weeks by Pastor Sarah Lund of United Church of
November.
Christ in New Smyrna Beach and Kathy Seibert,
Ocala Pride
president of PFLAG New Smyrna Beach/Volusia, in 2012. The first pride festival took place on the grounds of the United Church of Christ and was a huge success. The following year, Volusia Pride moved to New Smyrna Beach's Riverside Park and has called Old Fort Park its home for the last several years. Volusia Pride is still produced each year by the Volusia County chapter of PFLAG with the next festival taking place this October.
OCALA, FLORIDA | FACEBOOK.COM/ OCALAPRIDEINC Ocala Pride got its start in June 2005 as a small, informal picnic in Ocala's Jervey Gantt Park. The next year's picnic was overseen by community members who would become Ocala Pride in 2007. Ocala Pride's first official PrideFest at Citizen's Circle occurred Oct. 18, 2014 and PrideFest has been happening every October since. In 2019, PrideFest moved to Tuscawilla Park. Ocala Pride's
artists, food trucks, face painting, vendors, corn
DELAND, FLORIDA | DELANDPRIDE.ORG DeLand Pride was born out of tragedy when resident Dagny Robertson watched the horror of the Pulse shooting unfold in Orlando in 2016. DeLand Pride hosts its annual "Love is Love Pride Fest" at Artison Alley and Cafe Davinci in February or March. The all-day event features drag shows, musicians, youth activities, a Pride Marketplace and more.
Lake County Pride MOUNT DORA, FLORIDA | LAKECOUNTYPRIDE2020.ORG Lake County Pride was founded with the tagline "A CELEBRATION of PRIDE with a PURPOSE" in 2020 to promote awareness of and education about issues affecting Lake County's LGBTQ community. Activist Danielle Olivani worked with members of The Triangle Connection, an LGBTQ nonprofit in Lake County's Golden Triangle community of Mount Dora, Eustis and Tavares, to bring Lake County Pride's first event — a virtual celebration during the COVID-19 pandemic — to the area.
PrideFest Kissimee KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA | KISSIMMEE. ORG PrideFest Kissimmee is an annual event held during May or June at the Kissimmee Civic Center hosted by the city government. First held in 2017, PrideFest is a free event opened to the public and provides food vendors, live entertainment and community resources for its attendees. In 2018, the LGBT+ Center Orlando opened a second location in Kissimmee, located at 21 W. Monument Ave., helping to grow the community’s presence in the city.
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Celebrating 30 Years of Service to LGBTQ Youth in Central Florida! A Judgement-Free Safe Space for LGBTQ+ & Straight Allies (ages 13-23). Social & recreational activities, support & mentoring, scholarships.
Orlando Youth Alliance www.OrlandoYouthAlliance.org 407-244-1222 Seminole Youth Alliance www.SeminoleYouthAlliance.org 407-244-1222 Lakeland Youth Alliance www.LakelandYouthAlliance.org info@LakelandYouthAlliance.org
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FUEL YOUR INTELLECTUAL CURIOSITY Dale Chihuly, Citron and Cobalt Tower (detail), 2004, Blown glass, assembled on metal armature, 246 x 78 x 78 in. Shared with the community by the law firm of Lowndes Drosdick Doster Kantor & Reed in commemoration of its 35th anniversary. © 2021 ChihulyStudio / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.
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Organizations For You Central Florida’s LGBTQ community has plenty of support JEREMY WILLIAMS
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entral Florida is home to a large number of LGBTQ nonprofits and organizations — ranging from large coalitions with wide-ranging missions to smaller groups with more focused goals — whose mission it is to make this area one of the most open, accepting and inclusive in the world. Some have been in the
area for decades and some were formed in the wake of one of the worst gun violence tragedies in the country. But the one thing they all have in common is they were all formed because they care about Central Florida's LGBTQ community. Read on and learn more about some of Central Florida's LGBTQ organizations. 26 HEALTH
IMPULSE GROUP ORLANDO
Convo aims to build community,
personnel, both active duty and
801 N. Magnolia Ave., Suite 402, Orlando, Florida 32803 | 321-8002922 | 26Health.org
elevate Black and Brown voices and
retired, as well as the criminal
promote and protect the wellbeing
justice professionals who support
26 Health provides comprehensive
of young men of color.
them.
nonprofit developed to build
HOPE & HELP
health and mental well being in the
Hope & Help began in 1988 as a
THE LGBT+ CENTER ORLANDO AND KISSIMMEE
physical and mental health services, regardless of ability to pay, to the City of Orlando's LGBTQ community and allies. Services include medical care, mental health care, adoption counseling, STI testing, a med spa, on-site pharmacy and more.
BLISS CARES
2901 Curry Ford Rd., #106, Orlando, Florida 32806 | 407-203-5984 | BlissCares.org
Bliss Cares is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping to treat and prevent HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis and other STD’s. They also offer mental health counseling and transgender services including TRANSformation, an educational series focusing on gender transition with a goal of creating more leaders within the transgender community.
BROS IN CONVO
711 Seminole Ave., Orlando, Florida 32804 | 407-532-0070 | BrosInConvo.org
The Bros in Convo Initiative is a community-based and -led organization dedicated to the advancement and empowerment of Central Florida’s Black and Brown young gay, bisexual, queer and same gender loving community. Bros in
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CONTIGO FUND
ContigoFund.org
Contigo Fund is a nonprofit philanthropic group born from the Pulse tragedy. The group funds community organizations working to heal, educate and empower LGBTQ and Latinx individuals, immigrants and people of color.
DIVAS IN DIALOGUE
711 Seminole Ave., Orlando, Florida 32804 | 407-532-0070 | MiracleOfLoveInc.org/DiD
Divas in Dialogue is a sisterhood of transgender women of color empowering, building and strengthening each other and ensuring that all have a seat at the table. The organization creates a safe space for
4122 Metric Drive, #800, Winter Park, Florida 32792 | 407-645-2577 | HopeAndHelp.org
small support group of a few friends who cared for a close friend who was experiencing AIDS-related complications. Since then, Hope & Help has grown into one of the most comprehensive HIV/STI service organizations in Florida, with a full medical clinic, in addition to testing, education, prevention, case management, support group services and a syringe service program.
HOPE COMMUNITY CENTER
no judgement and breaks down all
1016 N. Park Ave., Apopka, Florida 32712 & 800 S. Hawthorne Ave., Apopka, Florida 32703 | 407-8804673 | HCC-OFFM.org
barriers when it comes to health
Hope CommUnity Center is a
care and living a safer life.
nonprofit organization established
trans women to be themselves with
GOAL CFL
P.O. Box 691262, Orlando, Florida 32869 | 407-434-9889 | GOALcfl. com
in the early 1970s by three nuns that
ImpulseGrp.org
Impulse Group Orlando is a stronger and healthier views on sex, LGBTQ community.
Orlando: 946 N. Mills Ave., Orlando, Florida 32803 | 407-228-8272 | TheCenterOrlando.org Kissimmee: 17 W. Monument Ave., Kissimmee, Florida 34741 | 407-2012544 | TheCenterOrlando.org/ homepage-Kissimmee
For over 40 years, the LGBT+ Center has provided programs and services to Central Florida's LGBTQ community. The Center provides an array of programs and services such as career counseling, computer access, resource navigation, notary services, meetings for addiction and recovery, LGBTQ seniors, LGBTQ youth, groups for transgender and gender nonconforming individuals and so much more.
MIRACLE OF LOVE
communities engaged in personal
741 W. Colonial Dr., Orlando, Florida 32804 | 407-843-1760 | MiracleOfLove.org
fosters diverse, empowered, learning and societal transformation. They
Miracle of Love is an organization
Formed in 2019 as a fraternal civil
work at the intersectionality of
founded in 1991 for the distinct
rights organization, the Gay Officers
marginalized people, including the
purpose of providing accessible HIV/
Action League Central Florida
immigrant community and the
AIDS prevention programming and
addresses the needs, issues and
LGBTQ community, to fight all
supportive assistance to service the
concerns of LGBTQ law enforcement
systems of oppression.
multicultural needs of communities
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small cities and rural areas across
beyond. The Pride Chamber serves
America, PFLAG is committed to
as a resource for small businesses
creating a world where diversity is
and large corporations, as well as
celebrated and all people are
LGBTQ-owned businesses, commu-
community-based minority HIV/AIDS
P.O. Box 536944, Orlando, Florida 32853 | 407-244-1222 | OrlandoYouthAlliance.org
organization in Central Florida and it
The Orlando Youth Alliance and the
respected, valued and affirmed.
nity members and allies to bridge
continues to be a repository for
Seminole Youth Alliance are
Central Florida is home to three
the gap between them.
education, support, care, community
non-profit organizations which
PFLAG chapters: PFLAG Orlando at
advocacy and referral services.
provides a safe space for LGBTQ
407-236-9177, PFLAGOrlando.org;
youth to gather, talk about issues
PFLAG New Smyrna Beach/Volusia at
and concerns that are important in
386-957-4479, PFLAG.org/New-Smyr-
their lives, as well as meet other
na-BeachVolusia; and PFLAG
LGBTQ youth. OYA and SYA are
Melbourne at 321-750-4141, PFLAG-
peer-based youth groups with
Melbourne.org.
counties. Today, MOL is the oldest
ONE ORLANDO ALLIANCE
OneOrlandoAlliance.org
One Orlando Alliance is a coalition of more than 40 LGBTQ service-based organizations in Central Florida formed in the days following the Pulse shooting, created out of a need to serve those affected by the tragedy. Collectively, OOA members are committed to ensuring that Central Florida serves as a model of nonprofits, businesses, foundations and government institutions, all working together to create a safe, welcoming and inclusive community for all LGBTQ people.
members ranging from ages 13-23. OYA meets Tuesday evenings at 6:15 p.m. SYA meets Thursday evening at 6:15 p.m.
PEER SUPPORT SPACE
880 Martin Luther King Junior Blvd., Kissimmee, Florida 34741 | 321-9261336 | PeerSupportSpace.org
Peer Support Space is a peer-led nonprofit located in Central Florida. Its mission is to build, and be a local hub for, diverse peer-led recovery communities.
ONEPULSE FOUNDATION
P.O. Box 2126, Orlando, Florida 32802 | 407-775-4611 | onePULSEFoundation.org
The onePULSE Foundation is a
PFLAG (ORLANDO, NEW SMYRNA BEACH/VOLUSIA, MELBOURNE)
nonprofit established to create a
Multiple Chapters | PFLAG.org
sanctuary of hope following the
Founded in 1973, PFLAG is the first
tragic day of June 12, 2016. This fund is intended to support a memorial that opens hearts, a museum that opens minds, educational programs that open eyes and legacy scholarships that open doors.
PROJECT SAFE ZONE
2036 Oak Meadow Cir., South Daytona, Florida 32119 | 386-256-
QLATINX
946 N. Mills Ave., Orlando, Florida 32803 | 407-476-5327 | QLatinx.org
QLatinx is a grassroots racial, social and gender justice organization dedicated to the advancement and empowerment of Central Florida's LGBTQ Latinx community. QLatinx seeks to center and empower the most marginalized members of our
8605 | ProjectSafeZone.webs.com
community, establish affirming and
Project Safe Zone is a place for
supportive healing spaces, build a
LGBTQ youth fellowship and
strong and united community and
guidance in Daytona. The nonprofit
work towards a society free of fear,
organization provides life and social
violence and hate.
skills, guidance and support for LGBTQ youth ages 15-25. Project Safe
ZEBRA COALITION
nonprofit temporary residential
911 N. Mills Ave., Orlando, Florida 32803 | 407-228-1446 | ZebraYouth. org
home for runaway and abused
Zebra Coalition provides services to
LGBTQ teens ages 15-17. On staff, they
LGBTQ youth ages 13–24. The
have mental health professions,
Coalition assists young people
guided and peer counseling and
facing homelessness, bullying,
group workshops.
isolation from their families and
Zone manages Habor House, a
THE PRIDE CHAMBER
and largest organization for LGBTQ
5003 Old Cheny Hwy, Orlando, 32807
people, their parents and families,
| 321-800-3946 | PrideChamber.org
and allies. With over 400 chapters
The Pride Chamber is the LGBTQ
and 200,000 members and support-
chamber of commerce dedicated to
ers crossing multiple generations of
the business equality movement in
families in major urban centers,
the Greater Orlando area and
physical, sexual and drug abuse with individualized programs to guide them to recovery and stability. Among its programs and services, Zebra Coalition offers mental health support, assistance in housing, education and leadership opportunities and more.
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FOOD AND DRINK
Opera Orlando 407-512-1900 OperaOrlando.org
City Beverages CityBeverages.com
Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center 407-321-8111 WDPAC.com Winter Park Playhouse 407-645-0145 WinterParkPlayhouse.org
ATTRACTIONS Gatorland 407-855-5496 Gatorland.com
BANKING SERVICES Addition Financial 800-771-9411 AdditionFi.com/RateDiscount
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS LGBT+ Center Orlando 407-228-8272 TheCenterOrlando.org LGBT+ Center Kissimmee 407-201-2544 TheCenterOrlando.org/Homepage-
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Hamburger Mary’s Orlando 321-319-0600 HamburgerMarys.com/Orlando/ Mango’s Tropical Café-Orlando 407-673-4422 Mangos.com Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards 352-394-8627 LakeridgeWinery.com Savoy Orlando SavoyOrlando.com Pilar’s Martini Bar 407-342-7605 PilarsMartini.com
COUNSELING A Zupka Counseling 407-986-2888 AZupkaCounseling.com
HEALTH SERVICES 26Health 321-800-2922 26Health.org Avita Pharmacy AvitaPharmacy.com
CAN Community Health 407-246-1946 CANCommunityHealth.org Harmony Healthcare Orlando 407-777-2022 HarmonyHealthcareOrlando.org Hope and Help Center of Central Florida, Inc. 407-645-2577 HopeAndHelp.org LGBT+ Center Health & Human Services 407-500-4673 TheCenterOrlando.org
REAL ESTATE Scott Benson, Realtor – Green House Realty, Inc. 407-474-0724 GreenHouseRealty.com
RELIGIOUS SERVICES First United Methodist Church of Orlando 407-849-6080 FirstChurchOrlando.org
RETAIL City Furniture CityFurniture.com
MUSEUMS
Fairvilla Megastore 407-425-6005 Fairvilla.com
Art and History MuseumsMaitland 407-539-2181 ArtAndHistory.org
Gods & Monsters / Vault 5421 407-270-6273 GodMonsters.com
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