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hat month is it? What day is it? Is Pride almost here? I feel the same as many of you, that the weeks have all blurred together. This year has thrown so much at us that 2020 feels more like a reality show than actual reality. Our LGBTQ+ community has undoubtedly felt the effects. Unemployment has hit Orlando hard, especially in the tourism and service industries. Our bars and clubs, our enclaves of refuge and inclusion, have been largely shuttered. And the effects of COVID-19 have had both direct and indirect consequences on our health as those with pre-existing conditions were at greater risk for the effects of the virus; even getting other critical treatments became difficult, likely incurring longlasting impacts. Equally as noteworthy this year has been the intense spotlight placed on racism and the unfair treatment of persons of color. We may be a diverse community, but the stories being told show we are far from an inclusive one. Pride began as a riot. It raised the issue of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights in people’s consciousness, and
over many decades helped to break down barriers and raise our community’s voices. It showcased a positive and vibrant environment that represented what’s possible if we were not just simply more tolerant but instead truly accepting. Even if we can’t be together at Lake Eola this year, Pride doesn’t just stop — we can still strive to create that more perfect world. On Saturday, October 10 let’s continue to wave our rainbow and progress flags, dance to our anthems, and celebrate together virtually or among our close chosen family. Then in November, let’s make sure to carry that spirit with us to the polls and elect representatives who truly respect LGBTQ+ people and their values. At the moment it maybe feels like we’re stuck in the midst of a nightmare we can’t wake up from. I’m optimistic however that we’ll look back in time and say this wasn’t a breaking point — but instead the catalyst for necessary social change and a brand new era of progress.
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Proclamation WHEREAS,
lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning people throughout many cities in the United States and other countries participate in annual parades, festivals and events collectively called Gay Pride; and
WHEREAS,
the first Gay Pride parade in 1969, known as the March on Stonewall, started as a protest against discrimination and violence against gays in New York City; and
WHEREAS,
the Orlando LGBTQ community showed the world incredible strength and love in the face of the Pulse tragedy, espousing the ideals that Love Always Wins, Orlando Strong, Orlando United, and Keep Dancing Orlando; and
WHEREAS,
these were not just slogans, they were an outpouring of love and support resonating with 50,000 people gathered in love at the largest vigil ever held at Lake Eola Park; and
WHEREAS,
we will never forget the 49 lost, the 58 injured, and the hundreds traumatized by a violent shooter, who aimed to drive us apart but brought our community closer in love and reminding us that love always wins; and
WHEREAS,
Come Out With Pride 2020 is not the usual weekend full of fabulous events hosted at multiple locations, but instead the community is rising to the occasion of adapting and celebrating in a different, but still fabulous way in a celebration of Pride that includes a vehicle procession and virtual events for all to enjoy from the safety of their homes; and
WHEREAS,
Gay Pride is a symbol of solidarity and an opportunity to express the vivid personalities which reflect the diverse gay communities in the city of Orlando, across this great country and throughout the world; and
WHEREAS,
the City of Orlando does hereby recognize and salute that diversity and welcome and embrace the inclusion of all members of the LGBTQ community as part of what makes Orlando a “world-class community” and further deems Come Out With Pride 2020 as a world class event that celebrates the diversity of all.
NOW, THEREFORE, WE, BUDDY DYER, Mayor of Orlando, and PATTY SHEEHAN, Commissioner, District 4, do hereby Proclaim Saturday, October 10th, 2020, as
“COME OUT WITH PRIDE DAY” in the City of Orlando.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto have set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Orlando to be affixed this 10th day of October 2020.
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Racism Liaison for the One Orlando Alliance and LGBTQ Outreach Coordinator for Let Your Voice Be Heard. With all her work this year, it’s no wonder Davis is one of Pride’s 2020 Grand Marshals. “This is definitely a wonderful surprise,” she says. “I also think it’s a shared experience with myself and everyone in my community.” While this year’s Pride celebration is different than years past, Davis thinks this is a great chance for everyone to come up with creative ways to celebrate and reach out to the community. “I’m planning on holding a couple engaging conversations online with members of the trans community,” she says. “And highlighting those trans individuals whose lives have been taken and have been left out of the narrative. I would love to see those voices lifted and highlighted this year during Pride.” C o m e O u t W i t h P r i d e 2020 17
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obert Martin has been Orlando Proud since the early ‘90s, but most know him better as the fabulous drag queen Chantel Reshae. Getting his start as one of the original Footlight Players, Martin has been a Central Florida drag staple for years owning the stages of Parliament House, GayDayS and, most recently, as the Entertainment Show Director at Savoy. “This community has helped me become me,” Martin says. “There’s no mold I had to fit into to be accepted here. This community gave me a voice, Robert didn’t have a voice for years but Chantal had one instantly and that was intoxicating.” Through his drag heroes — Geraldine Jones, Miss P and Carmella Marcella Garcia — Martin was able to create an 18 C o m e O u t W i t h P r i d e 2 02 0
entertainer in Chantel Reshae based on authenticity and talent, which has made him a leader in the community and a no-brainer selection as Grand Marshal. “When I first found out I burst into tears,” Martin says. “I was just overwhelmed.” As everyone tries to figure out how to celebrate Pride in this new normal, Martin says the best example of how he thinks it will turn out can be found in a well known holiday classic. “Sometimes our celebrations turn focus so much on the party and this year I think will be like the end of ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas,’” he says. “We’re having to take away a lot of the official stuff and those Who’s in Whoville got together and celebrated the celebration and not the adornment. I think this year’s Pride is going to be just like that.”
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ohn Nemcheck, known in Disney circles as “Hoggle,” he been a Pride hero in the LGBTQ community for many years, but in 2020 he took the spotlight as a different kind of hero. Nemcheck is an E.R. trauma nurse at Orlando Regional Medical Center. “2020 has been a roller coaster ride, emotionally and physically,” Nemcheck says. “Almost every single day something different was happening or we were changing something.” As a 2020 Grand Marshal, Nemcheck says he is representing all his fellow emergency professionals. “We’re a very close-knit group in the emergency profession,” he says. “Between firefighters, police, nurses, doctors, all of us, and right now we can’t go out, socialize or even hug each other like we normally do. Mentally it’s been taxing on all of us.”
Even with this being a different kind of Pride with no large gatherings, festivals or huge events, Nemcheck says he has never looked forward to a Pride more than this one. “[Being a Grand Marshal] is like the highest honor in this community,” he says. “To represent the members of the LGBTQIA community, I just feel so completely honored.” While the big events won’t be there, Nemcheck says he is excited to know he will be celebrating Pride in the city at the same time as everyone else in the community. “I can’t wait to see small groups of people celebrating throughout the Central Florida area and coming together, possibly online, with everybody else and have a feeling of solidarity that we’re all celebrating the same thing and we’re not going to let any of this year get us down.” C o m e O u t W i t h P r i d e 2020 19
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MORE THAN EVER WE ALL SEEK PEACE OF MIND MCO is Here For You Throughout Your Journey
Whether traveling for pleasure, business, or to visit friends or family, Orlando International Airport (MCO) always has health and safety as our top priority. As your
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hometown airport, we continue to navigate these challenging times along with you and have elevated our health and safety protocols to give you peace of mind when you travel through MCO. We are here to reconnect you when you are ready to set off on your next adventure.
MCO. We’re Better Together. Visit https://orlandoairports.net/coronavirus-covid-19/ for Travel Safety Tips During COVID.