Trans & Non-Binary Task Force Directors Shea Cutliff Robin Daily
Creative Director Adam McCabe
Trans & Non-Binary Task Force Maia Monet
Sponsorship Director Christopher Scocco
Parade Director Gabrielle Shulruff
Volunteer Director Candice Stribling
Member at
Danny McMillan
Aliyah Proctor Darcel Stevens
HELLO PRIDE FAMILY
As we turn the calendar to October, I am thrilled to extend an invitation to each and every one of you to join us at Lake Eola Park on October 19th for the highly anticipated Come Out With Pride Festival and Parade. This celebration is more than just an event; it’s a vibrant testament to our shared values of acceptance, affirmation, and empowerment.
We take immense pride in being the largest singleday event in Orlando, a title we carry with honor and responsibility. Our festival and parade are not merely about dazzling floats, energetic performances, or colorful costumes — though all of these are spectacular
HAPPY PRIDE, ORLANDO AJ
elements. They are about celebrating our collective identity, our diverse experiences and the powerful message that Pride belongs to everyone.
At Come Out With Pride, we see ourselves as the keepers of the flame.
We didn’t light the fire of the Pride movement, but we certainly uphold its brilliance with unwavering commitment. Our mission is to create an environment where every individual feels valued and celebrated. We curate experiences that amplify voices, advocate for the queer community, and foster an atmosphere where positivity reigns supreme.
It is through this dedication that we help individuals — perhaps some of you in the audience — look in the mirror and say with conviction, “I love who I am, I’m proud of who I am, and I know that I am valued and I belong.” This affirmation is at the heart of what we do. Our festival is a platform for everyone to express themselves freely and confidently, to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with
WELCOME ALL TO PRIDE
Come Out With Pride, Orlando! I am absolutely thrilled to invite you to celebrate Pride with us this year! This special occasion marks our 20th anniversary, and we couldn’t be more excited to embrace the theme “COLORS
Our community has come so far and this year we want to honor our resilience and the courage that fuels our progress. The Board of Directors and I truly recognize the importance of our gathering spaces. It’s a chance for all of us — community members and allies — to come together as our authentic selves, to love openly and to revel in the spirit of Pride created by us and for us.
In these trying times, let’s
OF COURAGE.”
remember that we are a part of a much larger, loving family. We will not let harmful politics define or erase us. As we reflect on the history of our movement, especially the bravery of the Black and Brown trans women at the forefront of the Stonewall riots, we have a poignant reminder of how far we’ve come and how vital it is to keep moving forward.
Our Pride is about celebrating who we are, paying tribute to our
allies, and to embrace the strength found in our unity.
Whether you are a longtime supporter or new to our community, your presence at this year’s Come Out With Pride Festival and Parade will be a cherished part of our celebration. Expect a day filled with vibrant music, incredible performances, and an array of activities designed to engage and inspire. More importantly, expect to be surrounded by a community that stands together in joy and solidarity.
Let’s come together to
trailblazers and supporting those who are most vulnerable in our community. Even with our different life paths, we are stronger together. As one of the largest Pride events in the southeast, we’re gearing up for an extraordinary celebration this year — bigger and better than ever!
You may not know this but Come Out With Pride operates as a small nonprofit with a passionate team of volunteers and an amazing Board of Directors. We’re committed to keeping
celebrate the diversity that makes our city so unique. Let’s raise our voices and our flags high, not just for ourselves, but for every member of our community who finds solace, strength, and pride in knowing they are not alone.
We look forward to celebrating with you at Lake Eola Park on October 19th. Together, we will shine brighter, live louder and continue to advocate for a world where everyone is embraced for who they are.
With gratitude and excitement,
EAGLE
(SHE/HER) BOARD PRESIDENT
COME OUT WITH PRIDE
Pride free and accessible to everyone but we need your support! Please consider joining our volunteer team or making a donation to help us in our mission.
This is your Pride and together we can make it truly special. I can’t wait to see you on October 19th! Let’s make this celebration one for the books!
TATIANA QUIROGA
(SHE/ELLA) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
COME OUT WITH PRIDE
WHEREAS, community leaders in Central Florida identified the need for a Pride celebration that focused on fostering community, acceptance, and visibility; and
WHEREAS, in 2005, Come Out With Pride, Inc. (COWP), an all-volunteer nonprofit, was formed to create a positive impact throughout Orlando and the surrounding region’s LGBTQ+ community; and
WHEREAS, since its inception, COWP has grown into a premier Pride event, becoming one of the largest Pride celebrations in the Southeast; and
WHEREAS, at the heart of its efforts, COWP commits itself to making inclusive and accepting spaces for the LGBTQ+ community and its allies; and
WHEREAS, in 2024, the 20th anniversary of Come Out With Pride marks a significant milestone in our community, celebrating two decades of unity, diversity, and the unwavering spirit of acceptance; and
WHEREAS, COWP serves as a powerful testament to the strength of our community, honoring the rich and colorful diversity of our residents while standing up against hate and discrimination; and
WHEREAS, LGBTQ+ History Month and National Coming Out Day is celebrated in October, which provides an opportunity to increase visibility and recognize the achievements of LGBTQ+ individuals.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jerry L. Demings, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Orange County Mayor, do hereby proclaim Saturday, October 19, 2024, as
COME OUT WITH PRIDE 20-YEAR CELEBRATION DAY in Orange County, Florida.
DONE AND ORDERED this 6th day of September 2024.
JERRY
L. DEMINGS, ORANGE COUNTY MAYOR
Proud to fly with the Come Out with Pride Parade & Orlando’s LGBTQ+ community.
September 6, 2024
Greetings!
Welcome to Orange County for this year's Come Out With Pride celebration!
Orange County has long been celebrated as one of the nation 's most traveled destinations, known for its iconic theme parks, vibrant arts scene, diverse culinary experiences, and thriving cultural landscape. However, what truly makes us unique is our unwavering commitment to creating a community that works for everyone – where nobody is left behind.
Celebrating 20 years of Come Out With Pride is a powerful testament to the strength of our community. For two decades, this event has celebrated our residents' rich and colorful diversity and served as a beacon of hope and acceptance for all. In these times, it is more important than ever to stand together against hate and discrimination and to continue our work toward creating a more inclusive and equitable community. Orange County Government remains committed to serving all our residents and guests with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. Hate has no place here.
Whether you're a lifelong resident or a first-time visitor, I extend a warm welcome on behalf of the more than 1.5 million residents who call Orange County home. Once again, welcome, and I hope you enjoy everything our community has to offer.
With Pride,
Jerry L. Demings Orange County Mayor
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2024
Feel The Art Beat of the City
4-7:30 P.M., MOVIE STARTS AT 7:30 P.M. LAKE EOLA PARK, EAST LAWN downtownorlando.com/dtolive There’s a lot happening to entertain people of all ages with more than 850 free arts and cultural experiences to enjoy between now and June 2025.
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 words 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 2024 is the twentieth year of this event that includes a weekend full of fabulous events hosted at multiple locations, the premiere event, that which exemplifies and is the epitome of Gay Pride, being a parade, beginning in the heart of downtown Orlando and ending at Orlando’s premier park and crown jewel, Lake Eola Park; 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 2024 and this year’s theme “Colors of Courage” 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 19th 2024, as
“COME
in the City of Orlando.
OUT WITH PRIDE DAY”
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we hereunto have set our hands and caused the Seal of the City of Orlando to be affixed this 19th day of October 2024
Buddy Dyer Mayor, City of Orlando
Patty Sheehan Commissioner, District 4
As Mayor of the City of Orlando, I am proud to help welcome you to the Come Out With Pride Parade and Festival. Every October, this event provides an opportunity for our community to show the rest of Florida, the nation and the world that Orlando is a welcoming place where every person is valued, respected and encouraged to be their authentic selves.
During Come Out With Pride, residents and visitors from all different backgrounds unite in downtown Orlando to support our city’s LGBTQIA+ community and reaffirm our commitment to creating an inclusive Orlando for all.
With all that is happening in our state, country and around the globe, it is so important that we highlight Orlando’s collective values and let every person know that our city is and will always be a community where LGBTQIA+ residents and visitors are welcomed, seen and heard.
This year marks Come Out With Pride’s 20th anniversary. We’re celebrating the milestone anniversary with the theme “Colors of Courage,” which showcases the courage, determination and resilience of the LGBTQIA+ community in the continued fight for a more equitable tomorrow.
Members of our City of Orlando team will be participating in the parade and I’m grateful for them and every person attending and organizing Come Out With Pride for showing the power of love and unity.
I hope you have a wonderful time celebrating two decades of “Colors of Courage” in our community.
Sincerely,
Buddy Dyer Mayor
GRAND MARSHALS
Figueroa is the co-founder and executive director of the Gender Advancement Project (GAP), which focuses on the progression and inclusion of Transgender and Gender Nonbinary individuals in Central Florida. She also serves in support of several regional and national organizations working to radically shift
ASHLEY FIGUEROA
Ashley
Figueroa is an award-winning leader in social services and a proud Trans Latina American woman.
our world into a more inclusive and just place.
Figueroa has worked to promote LGBTQ+ equality with several organizations including sitting on the advisory board for Equality Florida’s TransAction program, co-founding and sitting on the board of the Orlando Trans Collective, working with the
JULEIGH MAYFIELD
Juleigh Mayfield is an intersex woman and one of the biggest intersex advocates in Florida. Over the last 10 years, she has worked to educate people on what it means to be intersex and has fought for intersex rights and equal treatment, both socially and legally.
Mayfield made headlines in January 2020 when she asked a Florida judge for a gender marker change on her birth certificate after her birth state of Alabama refused to do so. After months of fighting, and changing her case from Central Florida to South Florida, Mayfield was successful in getting her birth certificate changed, making it the first ruling in Florida to cover intersex individuals.
In an interview with Watermark at the time, Mayfield said that she feels the reason the decision went in her favor was because her attorney
did “her due diligence in educating the judge about intersex people,” and that has been Mayfield’s driving force in her activism.
Education is the easiest way for people to help the intersex community fight discrimination and mistreatment. The more people understand something, the less they are afraid of it. That’s why Mayfield feels her job as an advocate for the intersex community can never be done, regardless of how small or large the impact is, it must continue one small change at a time.
Mayfield continued the fight
Contigo Fund, Bliss Cares and the National Network Latin Plus to name a few.
In 2019, Figueroa was appointed by Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer to serve as part of the City of Orlando’s Census Complete Count Committee.
In recognition of her commitment to service to the community, Figueroa was named the recipient of the 2019 Voice of Equality honor by Equality Florida and was named among Watermark’s Most Remarkable People of 2019 for her continued advocacy and leadership within the transgender community of Orlando.
"If you know Ashley, you know that anything she does, she does is with class, style and passion. It is obvious that her desire to help the community is extremely important to her," wrote Maggie L. King, Bliss CARES' Director of Development and Community Relations in 2019,
about Figueroa being named one of Watermark's Most Remarkable People of the Year. "Ashley loves her Central Florida community and is always out and about making a positive impact in the community."
In 2020, she was recognized by Honor 41 as part of their list of 41 national leaders to follow in our movement for LGBTQ+ Latinx equality.
Today, Figueroa is also proud to be working as president and managing director with Figueroa & Partners.
for intersex visibility in the LGBTQ+ community earlier this year when she advocated for the inclusion of the intersex flag in the Pride flags that were flown in downtown Orlando during LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
“Inclusion of the intersex flag into the Pride flag also serves as a powerful part in helping to educate people on what intersex is,” Mayfield said earlier this year. “More visibility on the flag can lead to people taking an interest in learning what that part of the flag represents.”
Mayfield launched her first nonprofit organization, Interclusions, this year to increase her range and create a safe place with resources for intersex individuals. Mayfield also hopes that Interclusions will help to bridge the gap between the intersex community and the rest of the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as non-intersex and cisgender people. She says that doing so can significantly help the
intersex community since most people have no idea what intersex really means.
“I know I’m creating ripples that long term might make a difference. That’s important to me,” Mayfield said. “Nobody said advocacy was easy … but once it finds you, you feel like you need to keep doing it for the people behind you.”
AWARD WINNERS
GINGER MINJ
SAM SINGHAUS LEGENDS IN PRIDE AWARD RECIPIENT
Ginger Minj is a drag icon and local legend who is best known worldwide for their time on the hit series
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” and its spin-off “All Stars,” but they are much more than that.
This legendary performer — whose real name is Josh Eads — is also an actor, a singer-songwriter, an author, a podcaster and a stand-up comedian.
This Renaissance Queen has appeared in several films including “Dumplin’,” starring Jennifer Aniston and Danielle Macdonald; “The Bitch Who Stole
DR. GEORGE WALLACE
DEBBIE SIMMONS AWARD RECIPIENT
Dr. George Wallace has been a visible leader in Central Florida's LGBTQ+ community for years, first with the Orlando Fringe Theatre Festival then with the LGBT+ Center Orlando.
2004, he began volunteering at Orlando Fringe. That year he was given the volunteer of the year award and in 2005 began working with the beloved arts organization, where he spent 12 years in various roles, eventually becoming the executive director. Wanting to give back to the LGBTQ+ community, Wallace joined the board of directors of both Orlando Gay Chorus and the LGBT+ Center Orlando. In 2017, he was hired as The Center’s executive director, and became the organization's first chief executive officer in 2022.
Wallace has received many accolades for his advocacy over the years, including being named one of Orlando’s “Most Remarkable People” by Watermark in both 2015 and 2018. Wallace has also won multiple WAVE Awards as Orlando’s favorite LGBTQ+ advocate. For his tireless efforts, Congressman Darren Soto honored him with a Congressional Honor Award in 2019 and Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer appointed him to the city’s very first Multicultural Affairs board of directors. Wallace is the 2017 winner of The Terry Olson Lifetime
Christmas,” with RuPaul and dozens of other "Drag Race" queens; and “Hocus Pocus 2,” the hit sequel to the cult classic starring Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy and Sarah Jessica Parker. They have released three studio albums, a stand-up special and their first book, a memoir/cookbook called “Southern Fried Sass: A Queen’s Guide to Cooking, Decorating, and Living Just a Little Extra,” was a huge hit.
Eads started their journey in Leesburg, Florida, and as Ginger Minj states “it’s 45 minutes from Orlando and 45 years behind it, culturally.” Eads’ first time in drag was with “BOYS BOYS BOYS” at the Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival in 2005 and then continued doing it at Sleuth’s Mystery Dinner Show. They then were taken under the wing by Rusty Faucet, an Orlando legend, and drag royalty Carmella Marcella Garcia. Ginger Minj was among the queens selected for “RuPaul’s Drag
Race” season seven, and has appeared on the spin-off series “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” in both seasons two and six.
Eads was named one of Watermark’s Most Remarkable People of 2021. At the time, Eads’ husband, Ceejay Russell wrote, “Very few know the person behind the makeup and wigs. Joshua is one of the most selfless people I have ever known. They would give you the shirt off their back but then read you to filth for not having your own. Joshua is a driving force behind uplifting and supporting local talent, not just in Orlando but all over the world. Ginger has been a focal point in the Orlando drag scene now for well over a decade, performing at Pulse to Parliament House. The energy that Ginger brings to any stage they are on is one of a kind.”
Achievement Award from Orlando Fringe and was named Orlando Gay Chorus’ Luminary Award recipient in 2021. In 2022, Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings named him as Orange County’s Distinguished Citizen of the Year.
A lifelong learner, Wallace received his undergraduate degree in Behavioral Science from Granite State College, a Master of Public Administration from Troy University and a Doctor of Business Administration from Apollos University. He can be found hosting trivia at SAVOY Orlando every Tuesday. When not working, Wallace can be found rooting for his favorite teams -- Boston Red Sox and Orlando City. An avid traveler Wallace only has three states left to visit before seeing all 50.
in central Florida, Wallace is most proud of the resiliency of the local queer community. “No matter what politicians try to silence us, or individuals and groups try to break us, we prevail," he says. "As we celebrate pride and all that it means, I never forget those that blazed trails so I can simply be me."
Throughout his past two decades
OFFICIAL EVENTS
SATURDAY,
OCTOBER 12
MEET IN THE MIDDLE FOR HOPE
Kit Land Nelson Park, located at 10 N. Forest Ave., Apopka
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Florida faces a critical moment as marginalized communities, including immigrants, LGBTQ+ people, women and people of color see their rights eroded. In November 2008, LGBTQ+ Californians faced a similar challenge when Proposition 8 banned same-sex marriage. Instead of giving up, thousands gathered in the middle of their state to support each other, build community and fight back. Within a few years, they regained the right to marry. Now it’s time for Floridians who value equality to “Meet in the Middle” and rally for a Florida everyone can call home. An emerging coalition of local, state and national organizations, led by Hope CommUnity Center, is hosting Meet in the Middle. A rally for HOPE, to bring together various movements for change. This event will offer a space for reflection, celebration and a renewed commitment to each other.
Free to attend
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13
ZEBRA YOUTH'S 2ND ANNUAL STRIKES FOR STRIPES BOWLING
Aloma Bowling Center, located at 2530 Aloma Ave., Winter Park
5-8 p.m.
Zebra Youth will host its second annual “Strikes For Stripes” bowling fundraiser at the Aloma Bowling Center in Winter Park Oct. 13. The event is presented by Crew Health and sponsored by Aloma Bowl and Come Out With Pride. Each bowling team will consist of six players with the entrance fee of $250 per team covering shoe rentals and two games. Each team will also get a large cheese pizza and choice of beer or soda pitcher included. The organization will present several awards at the event including Best Team Theme, teams are encouraged to dress up and show off their creativity; Highest Score, which will be an individual prize; and Most Funds Raised as a team. Zebra Youth has a goal of raising $50,000 in order to purchase and insure a new passenger van for the nonprofit. For more information on Zebra Youth, go to ZebraYouth.org. Registration for a team of six is $250
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15
PRIDE VARIETY SHOW
First United Methodist Church of Orlando, located at 142 E. Jackson St., Orlando
7 p.m.
Come show your support for the queer artists in our community. You're in for stage combat, drag, flow art, some “Completely, Absolutely Normal: Vignettes About LGBTQ+ Teens,” graffiti art and so much more. Join Out & Proud Productions at the First United Methodist Church of Orlando in their Contemporary Worship Center and keep your Pride Week going. Out & Proud Productions is a Central Florida based theatrical production company started by two queer friends with a shared dream. They started Out & Proud Productions to strengthen the voices of our queer and trans community members through theatre and the performing arts. This will also be a collection event for Out & Proud Productions’ Shoe Drive fundraiser. Bring your used, worn and new shoes to donate. They will be sent to micro businesses in developing countries and money is raised based on the weight of the shoes collected. Help to collect 100 bags. For more information, go to OPPro.org.
$15
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16
COLORS OF COURAGE: CELEBRATING THE DIVERSITY OF THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY
First United Methodist Church, located at 142 E. Jackson St., Orlando 7 p.m.
Join us for our 2024 Pride Diversity Concert: “Colors of Courage.” This event is a collaborative community effort in partnership with Orlando Gay Chorus, Central Florida Sounds of Freedom Band & Color Guard, Descolonizarte TEATRO, #amBiORL, All Voting Is Local, Del Ambiente and Come Out With Pride. Through artistic expression in the form of a compilation of a band and choral concert, live art performance, spoken word and poetic monologues, our mission is to celebrate Central Florida’s LGBTQIA+ communities. We will learn about Central Florida’s LGBTQ+ community and uplift the importance of not only diversity, but also inclusion.
Free to attend
BLUE LALA PRESENTS PEEK-ABOOOO-LESQUE
The Dark Room @ The Dust, located at 431 E. Central Blvd., Orlando 6:30 p.m.
The Longest running and multi-award-winning burlesque show in Orlando, brought to you by Blue LaLa Events. Get loud, proud and spooky at The Peek-a-Boo Lounge. Hosted by BlueStar and featuring Bella Marie, Misstiched, Gabriella Juliet and more. Come get freaky and queer with us! $23 in advance | $25 day of show
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17
PINK PONY RIDE – CHAPPELL ROAN BINGO & DANCE PARTY
Gnarly Barley, located at 1407 N. Orange Ave., Orlando & The Hammered Lamb, located at 1235 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Gnarly Barley is hosting a Chappell Roan/Pride Bingo event at 6:30 p.m. to celebrate Pride. The event will be followed by a Pride dance parade (led by Brenda From Bithlow at 8:45 p.m.) from Gnarly Barley down the street to The Hammered Lamb with DJs, queens and much more, kicking off at 9 p.m. This event is sponsored by Pineapple Healthcare and is an 18 and up only event.
TBD
WATERMARK’S MOVIES OUT LOUD: “ANOTHER GAY MOVIE”
The Starlite Room at Savoy, located at 1913 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Join Watermark, in partnership with the LGBT+ Center Orlando, for another hilarious installment of Movie's Out Loud. Real Radio 104.1's Sabrina Ambra and drag entertainer Trixie Deluxxe roast the 2006 camp classic "Another Gay Movie." Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the film starts at 7:15 p.m. Drink and food specials will be available. This event is sponsored by Pineapple Healthcare. You can find the link to purchase tickets on Watermark’s Facebook page. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door
Join comedians Sabrina Ambra of Real Radio 104.1 & drag entertainer Trixie Deluxxe for Watermark’s Movies Out Loud as they hilariously roast the camp classic “Another Gay Movie.”
Sabrina Ambra Trixie Deluxxe
OFFICIAL EVENTS
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18
BROWN
SUGAR FACTORY PRIDE KICK OFF PARTY
High Tide, located at 33 W. Church St., Orlando 8 p.m.
Indulge in the sweetest night of the year at the ALL-NEW Brown Sugar Factory, the ultimate allwomen’s event for girls who love girls, presented by Hers Brunch, happening at High Tide in downtown Orlando. Step into a world where every moment is pure sugar-coated bliss—a place where sensuality and celebration melt together for a night you won’t forget. Let the rhythm of the night stir your senses with a delicious mix of hip-hop, R&B, soca, dancehall, dembow and reggaeton. This is more than a party— it’s a confection of passion and pride, whipped up just for Black and Brown queer women. Don’t miss your chance to savor the magic of the Brown Sugar Factory, where every beat, every dance and every connection is steeped in sweetness. Early bird tickets are $5 and $10 starting Oct. 1
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19
PINEAPPLE BRUNCH HOSTED BY APRIL FRESH
Jack & Honey’s, located at 800 E. Washington St., Orlando
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Join the hilarious April Fresh for a special pre-Pride brunch at the incomparable Jack & Honey's. April will delight you alongside Mr. Florida Bobby Iman and Venezuela’s own Zeus Arem. This event is sponsored by Pineapple Healthcare and Jack & Honey’s.
PRIDE FESTIVAL & MARKETPLACE
Lake Eola Park, Orlando
12 p.m.
This year, as Come Out With Pride celebrates its 20th Anniversary, it is reflecting on the incredible progress made as a community and honoring the resilience and courage that drives us all forward. This year’s theme, “Colors of Courage,” honors those who have helped to make Orlando the diverse and inclusive city that it is. At this year’s festival, attendees will have the opportunity to browse goods and services from over 200 vendors in the Pride Marketplace and SponsorWalk areas. The festival will also include a Youth Pride area, the family friendly Rainbow Ranch area, a Sober Space and more. When it comes to entertainment, Pride has got you covered with dozens of entertainers across two stages — the Divas Stage and the Club Pride Stage — followed by an incredible fireworks display at 9:30 p.m., you are going to leave feeling loved and accepted!
Free to attend
TRANS MARCH & RALLY
Pride Club Stage at the Pride Festival, Orlando
1 p.m.
First launched in 2022, Central Florida's Trans & Nonbinary March and Rally was created to increase trans and nonbinary representation, visibility and inclusivity at Come Out With Pride, and the larger Central Florida community. The aim is to empower local trans and nonbinary leaders and community members by creating intentionally trans-specific collaborative spaces and events. Purposefully trans and nonbinary led and created, this is the premier annual event for celebrating ourselves, fellowship and fun. The event starts with a rally featuring motivating and empowering speakers before leading into a march (THE T COMES FIRST) and ending with an afternoon/evening of festivities and Pride.
Free to attend
THE MOST COLORFUL PARADE Starts at Orange Ave. and E. Washington St., Orlando
4 p.m.
More than 100 groups will parade the streets of downtown Orlando for The Most Colorful Parade. The parade route begins on Orange Ave. and E. Washington St. and travels down to E. Central Blvd., heading up N. Rosalind Ave., around onto W. Robinson St. and finishes at the corner of Robinson and N. Eola Dr.
Free to attend
ORLANDO MAGICAL PRIDE AFTER PARTY
The Abbey, located at 100 S. Eola Dr., Orlando 8 p.m.-2 a.m.
One Magical Weekend presents its second annual After Pride Party at The Abbey, steps away from all the Come Out With Pride events. DJ's Edil Hernandez and Jerac will provide the beats with a special performance by the legendary Ms. Darcel Stevens.
Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20
FILM SCREENING: "GREETINGS FROM QUEERTOWN: ORLANDO"
The Plaza Live, located at 425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando
4-8 p.m.
Join Watermark for a screening of its award-winning documentary "Greetings From Queertown: Orlando." The film will run at 5:30 p.m. with a panel discussion to follow featuring the creators and stars of the film. The event will also include a live performance from Ginger Minj singing her original song from the film. This event is sponsored by Pineapple Healthcare. $10 each for first 100 tickets; $15 after that. Group rates available.
PRIDE MARKETPLACE
The Pride Marketplace directory as of Sept. 12. Visit ComeOutWithPride.com for the most up-to-date list.
Abiding Presence Faith
Community
AFGE PRIDE
American Cancer Society
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Anna For Florida House
Atomic Horror
Beacon Health, Inc
Bead Mama LLC
Bearsandbutterfly
Better Days by Heather
Bhakti House
Bliss Wellness Market
Capital Vacations
Central Florida Freethought
Community
Central Florida Sounds
of Freedom Band and Colorguard
Chill Artistry
Christina Bi Design
City of Kissimmee
Clear Vision Life
Common Ground Books
Community Legal Services
Del Ambiente, Inc.
DICK'S Sporting Goods
Edward Jones
Equality Florida
Extra Fine, LLC.
Felinious
Fertility Paths
Fine Spark
First Congregational Church of Winter Park
First United Methodist
Church of Orlando
Florida Access Network
Florida Rising Together
Folksylove
Giampolo Law Group
Glamworldzz
Got Pride! Proud
Merchandise, Clothing and Accessories
Greater Orlando National Organization for Women (Greater Orlando NOW)
Happy Paws Bakery and Emporium
HeadCount
Hope & Serenity Health Services
Human Rights Campaign
It’s Beautiful Boutique
Jazz Flowers
joes Art Time ,LLC
JPMorgan Chase
Justice Advocacy Network
KAQCHI
Kindred United Methodist
Church
Kinky Earrings
Kukui Maca
Ky Vian Art
Lanikai Arts
Lavender Books
Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence
Libby's Legacy Breast Cancer Foundation
LIVE LOVE LIFE, INC.
LIWA FOR LOVE
Lowe's Home Improvement
Mama’s Pride Jewelry
Maxwell Frost for Congress
Miracle of Love Inc
Monique Worrell for State Attorney
Nate for Florida
Northrop Grumman
Orange County Library System
Orange County Regional History Center
Orlando Gay Chorus
Orlando Roller Derby
Orlando Shakes in Partnership with UCF
Orlando VA Healthcare System
Osceola Youth Alliance, Inc.
Oso Candle Company
OUT Sports League
Park Lake Presbyterian church
Peer Support Space, Inc.
Pella Windows and Doors
PFLAG Greater Orlando
Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida
Polk Pride FL / Lakeland
Youth Alliance
Pride Kitty
QLatinx
Rainbow Democrats
Recovery Connections of Central Florida
Rekindled
Retro Rainbow Shop
RISE Dispensary
Rise Yaupon
Rotten Girl Gang
Santa Diabla
Seacoast Bank
Shady Grove Fertility
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PROVIDING THE SERVICES YOU NEED HERE TO SERVE
HOPE & HELP HAS BEEN
SERVING THE CENTRAL FLORIDA AREA SINCE 1988.
Our Services:
Community Engagement Group (CEG)
Community Outreach
Free Condoms & Lube
Gender Affirming Care
HIV/STD/Hep C
Education, Testing, and Care
Housing Rental Assistance
Linkage to Care Assistance
Mental Health Counseling Referrals
Narcan Distribution
Orlando ProCare Pharmacy (Free Delivery)
HOPE & HELP TRULY IS “THE WARM HUG OF HEALTHCARE.”
More services:
Patient Assistance Programs (PAP)
Peer Mentoring & Navigation
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Care
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Care
Primary & Specialty
Medical Clinic
Ryan White Case Management
Sexual Health Education
Support Groups
Syringe Services Exchange
Did you know that Florida ranks 4th in the U.S. for most new HIV cases? A major contributing factor to these statistics is the availability and access to quality, culturally competent, affordable healthcare. Hope & Help addresses these factors by providing access to HIV/STD education, preventative resources, testing, treatment, and other forms of support. Our 16 Patient Assistance Programs include transportation, housing assistance, mental health, PrEP/PEP, and other client/patient focused services. Hope & Help is the warm hug of healthcare. Contact us today!
WE APPRECIATE SUPPORT
Come Out With Pride Orlando truly values the support of businesses and organizations. Without great partners helping drive awareness, our mission would not be possible. We offer a variety of promotional assets in our partnership levels. There is truly a partnership level for everyone.
PRESENTING SPONSOR
DIAMOND SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORS
BRONZE SPONSORS SILVER SPONSORS
LOCAL SPONSORS
THANK YOU
A special thank you to everyone who helped to make this year’s Come Out With Pride happen.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AJ Eagle (She/Her) Board President
Solimar Miranda Ph.D (She/Her) Board Vice President
Robin Daily (They/Him) Trans & Non-Binary Task Force Co-Director
Adam McCabe (He/Him) Creative Director
Danny McMillan (He/Him) Member at Large
Maia Monet (She/Ella) Trans & Non-Binary Task Force
Aliyah Proctor (She/Her) Member at Large
Chris Scocco (He/Him) Sponsorship Director
Gabrielle Shulruff (She/Her) Parade Director
Darcel Stevens (He/Him) Member at Large
Candice Stribling (She/Her) Volunteer Director
PRODUCTION TEAM
Alex Barbosa (He/Him) Marketplace Director
Beatriz Mendez Parade Dispersal Manager
Blue Star (She/Her) Entertainment Manager
Bryan Donsky (He/Him) Customer Service Manager
Jacob Vires (He/Him) IT Manager
Jason Moody (He/Him) Sponsorship Coordinator
Erin Collier-Plummer (She/Her) Youth & Family Engagement Coordinator
Leann Ferguson
Parade Manager, Volunteers
Malise Lewis (She/Her) Finance Committee
Marlene McQuaig - Beck (She/Her) Operations Support
Michael Dreger (He/Him) Youth & Family Engagement Manager
Mike Leone Block Captain Manager
Timothy McCoy (He/Him) IT Support
Tracy Pizzi (She/Her)
Sponsorship Coordinator
Travis Lefke (He/Him)
Sponsorship Coordinator
Jen Wyler (She/Her)
Lead Photographer
FIRST WATCH TEAM & PRIDE PARTNERS
Linda Lindamood President & CEO
Cindy Allen Chief Strategy Officer
Kristopher Thompson Vice President of Operations
Diana North Vice President of Events
Aaron Darden
Event Operations Manager
Candice Williams Festival and Event Manager
Calle Garneau Festival and Event Specialist
Minal Patel Finance Associate
TRANS & NON-BINARY TASK FORCE
Tyler Jones (He/They) Fellow
Victoria Toghia (She/Her) Member
COME OUT WITH PRIDE INTERN
Matthew Ruiz (He/Him)
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT:
AEG PRESENTS
AEGPresents.com
FRUIT WINE PRODUCTIONS –HOKUS POKUS LIVE
FruitWineProductions.com
ORLANDO SHAKESPEARE THEATRE
407-447-1700
OrlandoShakes.org
ATTORNEYS:
MUBARAK LAW
407-502-3000
MubarakLaw.com
S.K. BURT LAW, P.A.
407-308-2936
SKBurtLaw.com
ATTRACTIONS:
GATORLAND
407-855-5496
Gatorland.com
COMMUNITY
ORGANIZATIONS:
LGBT+ CENTER
407-228-8272
TheCenterOrlando.org
RED GROUP
DOWNTOWN
ThePrideChamber.org/Red
EVENTS AND FESTIVALS:
CENTRAL FLORIDA VEG FEST
321-331-1859
CFVegFest.org
FOOD AND WINE
CLASSIC AT THE WALT DISNEY SWAN AND DOLPHIN
888-828-8850
FoodAndWineClassic.com
THE ORLANDO AMPHITHEATER AT THE CENTRAL FLORIDA FAIRGROUNDS
407-295-3247
OrlandoAmphitheater.com
FAITH
ORGANIZATION:
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF ORLANDO
407-849-6080
FirstUnitedChurchOrlando.org
ST LUKES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
407-876-4981
St.Lukes.org
FOOD AND BEVERAGE:
SAVOY ORLANDO
407-270-4685
SavoyOrlando.com
HEALTH AND WELLNESS:
CAN COMMUNITY HEALTH
CANCommunityHealth.org
CREW HEALTH
407-605-2252
CrewHealth.org
DAVENPORT PELVIC THERAPY
863-486-3708
DavenportPelvic.com
HARMONY
HEALTHCARE
407-777-2022
MyHHO.org
HOPE & HELP CENTER
407-645-2577
HopeAndHelp.org
ONEBLOOD
888-936-6283
OneBlood.org
PINEAPPLE HEALTHCARE
407-553-6336
PineappleHealthcare.com
PINERO PREVENTIVE MEDICAL CARE
407-426-9693
PineroMedical.com
JEWELER:
MONARCH JEWELRY AND ART
407-677-8354
MonarchJewelryAndArt.com
NEWS & MEDIA: WATERMARK
PUBLISHING GROUP
407-481-2243 / 813-655-9890
WatermarkOnline.com
WESH 2 NEWS
407-645-2222
WESH.com
MUNICIPAL & GOVERNMENT: COMMISSIONER PATTY SHEEHAN
407-246-2004
Orlando.gov
MUSEUMS: ORANGE COUNTY
REGIONAL HISTORY CENTER
407-836-8500
TheHistoryCenter.org
PET SERVICES
RANGER’S PET
OUTPOST AND RETREATv
407-622-4884
RangersPetOutpost.com
REAL ESTATE:
MIKE WOODS (MAGIC KEY GROUP)
GALLERY PROPERTIES
INTERNATIONAL
301-452-9328
MagicKeyOrlando.com
RETAIL AND COLLECTIBLES:
FAIRVILLA
407-425-6005
Fairvilla.com
GODS & MONSTERS
407-270-6273
GodMonsters.com
THE GOLDEN BEE FLEUR
407-704-2337
TheGoldenBeeFleurs.com
SENIOR LIVING:
THE CONNIE HOUSE, ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY
561-541-3700
ThePrideTribe.org
SPORTS & RECREATION:
CENTRAL FLORIDA SOFTBALL LEAGUE
CFSLeague.org
TECHNOLOGY & SOFTWARE:
ONERAIL
407-792-6327
OneRail.com
TRAVEL AND TOURISM:
I - DRIVE DISTRICTINTERNATIONAL DRIVE
407-248-9590
IDriveDistrict.com
MIILS FIFTY DISTRICT Mills50.org
ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT/MCO
407-825-2001
OrlandoAirports.net
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