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t’s that time of year again. The Florida sun is beating down on you, the summer months have just begun and Orlando’s Big Gay Weekend 2018 is finally here. Emerging from a single day and a handful of red shirts, Orlando’s Big Gay Weekend has expanded into nearly a full week of parties, gatherings and events taking place around Central Florida, from theme park resorts and I-Drive hotels to the hottest clubs downtown and throughout the city, making it one of the largest LGBTQ events in the world. With all of that going on you’re bound to miss something, and that’s why we’re here. Watermark has compiled a complete listing of every pool party, expo and special appearance that you could want to see into a compact guide that fits easily in a purse, pocket, satchel, beach bag or tucked into the waistband of a swimsuit so you can take us anywhere. We have you as prepared as we can so go out, have fun and get your Big Gay Weekend started!
Official GayDayS Kick-off Party 6:30-10PM SLEUTHS MYSTERY DINNER SHOW
Inaugurate the 28th Annual GayDayS Orlando 2018 in style with vivacious vibes and live entertainment. Hosted by Coco Montrese and GayDayS’ Steve Erics.
$10 in advance, $20 at event, $50 VIP
WEDNESDAY, MAY 30
GayDayS Drag Bingo
7:15-9:15PM DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD, VOODOO SHOWROOM
Don’t miss an exciting evening of bingo filled with high-energy performances and DIVA rated prizes. Hosted by Voodoo Queen Roxy Brooks with special guest appearances. $15 in advance, $25 at event
THURSDAY, MAY 31
#RedShirtDays SUGGESTED THEME PARKS: SEAWORLD & WDW’S ANIMAL KINGDOM
The first of the #RedShirtDays are all about our animal friends, both land and sea. Head to Disney’s Animal Kingdom for a safari or to experience Pandora: The World of Avatar, or hit up SeaWorld to see some of the most amazing animal of the deep and take on some high flying rollercoasters. STANDARD PARK PRICES AND HOURS Continued on page 11
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9AM-9PM ORLANDO SPORTS CENTER
One of GayDayS new events this year, two days of competitive volleyball at Orlando Sports Center. Day one features indoor teams of six.
Girls In Wonderland’s Bud Light Welcomes You! 5-7PM GRAND ORLANDO RESORT AT CELEBRATION
Bud Light welcomes GIW attendees with this poolside mix and mingle with FREE Bud Light. FREE for GIW guests
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OF GAYDAYS THURSDAY, MAY 31 6-10PM | GAYDAYS, INC. DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD, VOODOO SHOWROOM
One of the tastiest events all weekend. Take a break from Central Florida’s hot summer and head indoors to enjoy samplings from local restaurants, exciting beverages and live entertainment featuring music from DJ Lu-S from 6-10PM. $40 in advance, $50 at event
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8PM-3AM PARLIAMENT HOUSE
The world famous Parliament House gets the weekend started with its annual Gay Days kick-off party. $10, NO COVER before 11PM
Girls In Wonderland’s Traffic Jam 9PM-2AM EMBER
GIW’s kick-off dance party at one of Downtown Orlando’s hottest clubs. Red means she’s taken. Yellow means approach with caution. Green means GO FOR IT! Sexy go-go girls will be working the traffic. $10 in advance, $20 at event
FRIDAY, JUNE 1
#RedShirtDays SUGGESTED THEME PARKS: WDW’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS & UNIVERSAL’S ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE
It’s Friday and whether you are looking for a some action or you’re up for a little adventure #RedShirtDays has you covered. Take a ride on a Star Wars attraction, the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster and the Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Or take on King Kong, the Hulk and visit the Wizarding World at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. STANDARD PARK PRICES AND HOURS
Champ Challenge at GayDayS
12-9PM ORLANDO SPORTS CENTER
One of GayDayS new events this year, two days of competitive volleyball at Orlando Sports Center. Day two features sand teams of four.
Tidal Wave Party’s Bingo with Ginger Minj 2-5PM HOLIDAY INN DISNEY SPRINGS, MAIN BALLROOM
The one and only Ginger Minj hosts an afternoon of Bingo filled with camp, fun, cash and prizes. $25; covers both days of Bingo
THURSDAY TO FRIDAY
Champ Challenge at GayDayS
Tidal Wave Party’s Singles Mixer
7-9PM HOLIDAY INN DISNEY SPRINGS
These bears are single and ready to mingle. FREE
The Cheaters Live DOORS OPEN 7PM, SHOWTIME 8PM THE ABBEY ORLANDO
Bee-Dazzled Promotions brings back Tampa’s rockin’ and rollin’ cover band The Cheaters for a night of hit music that is becoming an annual tradition for Orlando’s Big Gay Weekend. $15
Miss GayDayS Pageant
7:15-10PM DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD, VOODOO SHOWROOM
Watch has these gorgeous drag performers compete to take the crown from the reigning queen Naliyah Brooks and become Miss GayDayS 2018. $25 in
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7:30-9:30PM IMPROV COMEDY CLUB AT POINTE ORLANDO
L.A.-based lesbian standup comic Rhea Butcher performs her “blue collar brand of cool” comedy at the IMPROV Comedy Club. $25 in advance, $30 at event
Gay Days at the Parliament House with Alaska Thunderf*ck 8PM-3AM PARLIAMENT HOUSE
See “RuPaul’s Drag Race” winner Alaska Thunderf*ck live in concert, along with the Footlight Players and adult film stars. Music provided by DJ Kidd Madonny, DJ Scott Robert and DJ Brianna. $15 in advance, $20 at event, $40 VIP
Girl In Wonderland’s CLIMAX 9PM-2AM CUBA LIBRE AT POINTE ORLANDO
A wild night as GIW take over Pointe Orlando. The ladies rock the house with top 40 dance, hip hop favorites and go-go girl’s galore. $15 in advance, $20 at event
RIPTIDE FRIDAY, JUNE 1
ONE MAGICAL WEEKEND 8PM-2AM | DISNEY’S TYPHOON LAGOON WATERPARK
OMW’s signature event, and the weekend’s longest-running party, RIPTIDE opens Disney’s 52-acre waterpark to thousands of scantily clad party animals for a night of dancing, swimming and drinking. $100 general admission, $209 VIP —
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SHOW FRIDAY, JUNE 1
TIDAL WAVE PARTY 10PM-12AM | HOLIDAY INN DISNEY SPRINGS
Not your usual drag show, Tidal Wave’s HARDHAT cabaret features Ginger Minj, Delighted Tobehere, “The Voice” singer Nakia and a special guest performer. $60
Stonewall’s DILF Party
9PM-2AM STONEWALL BAR ORLANDO
The biggest “Daddy Party” is at Stonewall Bar on Church Street featuring a video party with VJ Skinner, merman Trey in the tank and a collection of the hottest Daddies, pups and men in Orlando. $10
Girls In Wonderland’s After Hours - Afterglow
2-5AM GRAND ORLANDO RESORT AT CELEBRATION
House, indie beats and more in the Bud Light Disco for a late night social. $15 in
FRIDAY TO SATURDAY
Girls In Wonderland’s Comedy Show
One Magical Weekend’s Cadabra After Hours
2-8AM SUN ON THE BEACH NIGHTCLUB AT OLD TOWN
An all-night after party. Music provided by DJ Alyson Calagna. $70
SATURDAY, JUNE 2
#RedShirtDays SUGGESTED THEME PARKS: WDW’S MAGIC KINGDOM & UNIVERSAL STUDIOS
The one that started it all. Dust off your red shirt and head to the Magic Kingdom for Gay Day at Disney. Make sure to head to the Country Bear Jamboree at noon for the bear invasion. If Magic Kingdom is too crowded or just not your crowd, head over to Universal Studios and chack out the other half of the Wizarding World. STANDARD PARK PRICES AND HOURS
advance, $20 at event Continued on page 18
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1-3PM DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD, VOODOO SHOWROOM
Join Chi Chi LaRue and adult film stars Seth Santoro, Woody Fox and Wesley Woods for some naughty games. $25 in
EVENT SATURDAY, JUNE 2 GIRLS IN WONDERLAND 9PM-2AM | BB KING’S BLUES CLUB AT POINTE ORLANDO
Just as the name of the event says, this is the Girls In Wonderland’s signature event at Pointe Orlando’s BB King’s. Over 2,500 women take over the dance floor with top 40 beats playing, eye candy on the boxes all night and live music on the patio. $20 in advance, $30 at event
advance, $35 at event
Tidal Wave Party’s Bingo with Ginger Minj
2-5PM HOLIDAY INN DISNEY SPRINGS, MAIN BALLROOM
The one and only Ginger Minj hosts an afternoon of Bingo filled with camp, fun, cash and prizes. $25; covers both days of Bingo
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Tidal Wave Party’s Couples Mixer 7-9PM HOLIDAY INN DISNEY SPRINGS
The bears go marching two by two, hurrah, hurrah. If you’re already paired up head to the couple’s mixer to set up a double date night. FREE
ICONS at GayDayS
7:30-9PM DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD
GayDayS and Central Florida’s Diamond Divas presents “ICONS!” A high-energy illusion production paying tribute to legends such as Whitney Houston, Cher, Bette Midler, Rhianna and more. $20 in advance,
$30 at event
8PM-3AM PARLIAMENT HOUSE
See singing sensation Deborah Cox live in concert, along with the Footlight Players, adult film stars and a foam party. Music provided by DJ Kidd Madonny and DJ Brianna. $20 in advance, $30 at event, $50 VIP
One Magical Weekend’s RED Volume III: #STRUT 9PM-2AM HOUSE OF BLUES, DISNEY SPRINGS
OMW’s RED-inspired event is back and this year they are beckoning all to bring their A-game and “strut, pout, put it out” on the dance floor. Music provided by DJ Ivan Gomez and DJ Nacho Chapado. $70
AMOR Upscale Latin Night with special guest Iris Chacon 9PM-2AM STONEWALL BAR ORLANDO
Latin night at Stonewall will be hot, hot , hot with the iconic legend Iris Chacon performing. The evening will also feature four DJs, an outdoor stage show, amazing Latin cuisine, male and female go-go dancers and more. $20 before
10PM, $25 after 10PM
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One Magical Weekend’s GayBizExpo B RESORT & SPA
Filled with LGBTQ organizations and businesses, the GayBizExpo at OMW’s host hotel is sure to have souvenirs for you and gifts for friends and family back home. FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 11AM-6PM SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 11AM-6PM SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 11AM-4PM
Parliament House Vendor Fair
GayDayS Expo DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD
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Tidal Wave Party’s Under Construction Dance
10PM-3AM HOLIDAY INN DISNEY SPRINGS, MAIN BALLROOM
Time to strap on your toolbelt and hit the dancefloor because Tidal Wave’s bear party is “Under Construction.” Music provided by DJ Hazmat. $15
Girls In Wonderland’s After Hours The After Party 2-5AM GRAND ORLANDO RESORT AT CELEBRATION
House, indie beats and more in the Bud Light Disco for a late night social. $15 in advance or with a BB King’s wristband, $20 at event
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Over 100 booths and vendors right off the main lobby of the GayDayS’ host hotel, featuring giveaways and free raffle prizes all day. Emceed by Miss GayDayS 2014 Harmony Breeze.
PARLIAMENT HOUSE RESORT COURTYARD
Between the live performances, dance offs and foam parties make sure to check out PH’s courtyard vendor fair filled with a variety of merchants selling adult toys, clothes, gifts and more.
THURSDAY, MAY 31, 11AM-7PM FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 10AM-7PM SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 10AM-7PM SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 10AM-4PM
Girls In Wonderland Expo
GRAND ORLANDO RESORT AT CELEBRATION
A gathering of vendors, businesses and nonprofits geared towards the ladies as the GIW’s host hotel. FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 12-5PM SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 12-5PM SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 12-5PM
One Magical Weekend’s Cadabra After Hours
2-8AM SUN ON THE BEACH NIGHTCLUB AT OLD TOWN
An all-night after party. Music provided by DJ Alex Acosta. $70
FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 8PM-2AM SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 8PM-2AM SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 6PM-2AM
Tidal Wave Party Vendor Market HOLIDAY INN DISNEY SPRINGS
A vendor market at the Tidal Wave host hotel with all the fashions, toys and knickknacks a bear and his cubs could ask for. THURSDAY, MAY 31, TBA FRIDAY, JUNE 1, TBA SATURDAY, JUNE 2, TBA SUNDAY, JUNE 3, TBA
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SUGGESTED THEME PARKS: WDW’S EPCOT & DISCOVERY COVE
It’s Sunday, the Lord’s day, and you and your friends are probably starting to feel the effects of the last few days... no worries because #RedShirtDays has picked the most laidback and “adulty” of
the parks. Enjoy a stroll through the countries of the world at Disney’s EPCOT or take a relaxing day in the water interacting with dolphins, sting ryas and exotic birds at Discovery Cove. STANDARD PARK PRICES AND HOURS Continued on page 29
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rlando’s Big Gay Weekend is crammed full with enough to keep you busy from sunrise to late night back to sunrise but there are a few staples that we think everyone must partake in to get the full experience of the weekend: the theme parks, the local cuisine and the ever popular pool parties. Go get those itsy-bitsy, teenie-weenie swimsuits on and get ready for the cannonballs as we lay out the weekend’s best pool parties.
Prices listed are for tickets purchased at-the-door and are subject to change. Some promoters, but not all, allow their hotel’s guests to attend pool parties for free. In many cases advance-purchase discounts and multi-event passes are available. (And in the case of Tidal Wave Weekend, no individual party tickets are available, only weekend-long passes.) See intro page for specific Web site information.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 30
THURSDAY, MAY 31
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Main Bayou Pool Daytime Party 12-5PM: DJ Sean Michael $10 in advance, $15 at event
Daytime Parties: $25 in advance, $35 at event; Evening Parties: $35 in advance, $45 at event Main Bayou Pool Thirsty Thursday Daytime Party 10AM-4PM: DJ Aracely 4-5PM: DJ Sean Michael
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Main Bayou Pool Evening Party 5-10PM: DJ Chris Tavi 10PM-3AM: DJ Rob Moore $15 in advance, $20 at event
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Bear Bayou Pool Daytime Party 10AM-4PM: DJ Chris Tavi 4-5PM: DJ Mike James.
Main Bayou Pool Thirsty Thursday Evening Party 5-10PM: DJ Sean Michael 10PM-3AM: DJ Chris Adams Bear Bayou Pool Evening Party 5-10PM: DJ Mike James 10PM-2AM: DJ DeGiacinto
Tidal Wave
HOLIDAY INN DISNEY SPRINGS
$69; gets you into ALL Tidal Wave pool parties
Early Arrival Pool Party 2-6PM: DJ Cubby Embarkation Pool Party 6-10PM: DJ Moose. Bon Voyage Pool Party 10PM-2AM: DJ Barry Huffine
FRIDAY, JUNE 1
GayDayS
DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD
Daytime Parties: $25 in advance, $35 at event; Evening Parties: $35 in advance, $45 at event Main Bayou Pool - Splash! Daytime Party 10AM-4PM: DJ Chomper 4-5PM: DJ Cajjmere Wray Bear Bayou Pool - Kona Luau Daytime Party 10AM-4PM: DJ Scott Robert 4-5PM: DJ Barney Philly Main Bayou Pool - Splash! Evening Party 5-10PM: DJ Cajjmere Wray 10PM-3AM: DJ DeGiacinto Bear Bayou Pool - Kona Luau Evening Party 5-10PM: DJ Barney Philly 10PM-2AM: Pumpkin Spice
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Girls In Wonderland
GRAND ORLANDO RESORT AT CELEBRATION
$15 in advance, $25 at event Wet Pool Party 12-5PM: DJs TBA
One Magical Weekend B RESORT & SPA, LAKE BUENA VISTA
$25 Therapy Pool Party - WE Party: Carnaval 12-7PM: DJ Erik Armiliato and DJ Louis Tham.
Tidal Wave
HOLIDAY INN DISNEY SPRINGS
$69; gets you into ALL Tidal Wave pool parties Flashback Pool Party 11AM-3PM: DJ Mike H Capsized Pool Party 1 3-7PM: DJ Cap ‘n Kirk Capsized Pool Party 2 9PM-2AM: DJ Bill James
SATURDAY, JUNE 2
GayDayS
DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD
Daytime Parties: $25 in advance, $35 at event; Evening Parties: $35 in advance, $45 at event
Main Bayou Pool - Glow Pop Daytime Party 10AM-4PM: DJ Sushiman 4-5PM: DJ Cindel Bear Bayou Pool Daytime Party 10AM-4PM: DJ Sinna-G 4-5PM: DJ Chomper Main Bayou Pool - Glow Pop Evening Party 5-10PM: DJ Cindel 10PM-3AM: DJ Chi Chi LaRue Bear Bayou Pool Evening Party 5-10PM: DJ Chomper 10PM-2AM: DJ Aracely Manterola
Girls In Wonderland
GRAND ORLANDO RESORT AT CELEBRATION
$20 in advance, $30 at event Splash Pool Party 12-5PM: DJs TBA
One Magical Weekend B RESORT & SPA, LAKE BUENA VISTA
$25 Therapy Pool Party - WE Party: PINK 12-8PM: DJ Tommy Love and DJ Edil Hernandez
Tidal Wave
HOLIDAY INN DISNEY SPRINGS
$69; gets you into ALL Tidal Wave pool parties Early Pool Party 11AM-3PM: DJ Rocker Bear Capsized Pool Party 3-7PM: DJ Gary Hudgins Tidal Wave’s Shipwrecked Pool Party $69; gets you into ALL Tidal Wave pool parties 9PM-2AM: DJ Brayden.
SUNDAY, JUNE 3
GayDayS
DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD
Daytime Parties: $25 in advance, $35 at event; Evening Parties: $35 in advance, $45 at event Main Bayou Pool - Tea Time Daytime Party 10AM-4PM: Pumpkin Spice 4-5PM: DJ Dani Toro Bear Bayou Pool Daytime Party 10AM-4PM: DJ Sinna-G 4-5PM: DJ Chris Adams Main Bayou Pool - Tea Time Evening Party 5-10PM: DJ Dani Toro 10PM-3AM: DJ Joe Ross Bear Bayou Pool Evening Party 5-10PM: DJ Chris Adams 10PM-2AM: DJ Barney Philly
Girls In Wonderland
GRAND ORLANDO RESORT AT CELEBRATION
$20 in advance, $25 at event Pumps vs Pants Pool Bash 12-5PM: DJs TBA
One Magical Weekend B RESORT & SPA, LAKE BUENA VISTA
$25 Therapy Pool Party - SANDIA 12-10PM: DJ Guy Scheiman, DJ Ben Baker and DJ JB Burgos.
Parliament House PARLIAMENT HOUSE ORLANDO RESORT
NO COVER Gay Days at the Parliament House 12-6PM: DJ Kidd Madonny, DJ Scott Robert and DJ Brianna Tidal Wave HOLIDAY INN DISNEY SPRINGS
$69; gets you into ALL Tidal Wave pool parties Morning After Tea Dance with Ginger Minj 12-6PM: DJ John Cross Closing Pool Party - Land Ho 6-10PM: DJ Gary H
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SCHEDULE FROM PG.20
12PM HAMBURGER MARY’S
The Broadway Brunch Bunch — led by The Minx and Nicky Monet — continue their annual tradition of making this Broadway show all about Disney.
GAY DAYS AT THE
PARLIAMENT
HOUSE WITH
AQUARIA,
NO COVER
VIXEN
Stonewall’s Classic T-Dance
AND
12PM-2AM STONEWALL BAR ORLANDO
MIZ CRACKER
Stonewall Bar opens at noon with a classic T-Dance, karaoke and a pot luck from 3-6PM and Sunday Funday on the patio from 4-9PM with Julian Bain and James Hold.
SUNDAY, JUNE 3
6PM-3AM | PARLIAMENT HOUSE RESORT
It’s a “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season 10 invasion with live performances by Aquaria, Vixen and Miz Cracker. Also featuring the Footlight Players, adult film stars and a foam party. Music provided by DJ Kidd Madonny, DJ Scott Robert and DJ Brianna.
NO COVER
Mr. GayDayS Leather Competition
2:30-5PM DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD, VOODOO SHOWROOM
Back for a second year, spend the afternoon entertained by men and their leather as they compete to become Mr. GayDayS Leather 2018. $25 in
advance, $35 at event
SUNDAY
Hamburger Mary’s Broadway Brunch
FREE before 6PM, $15 in advance, $20 at event, $50 VIP
Situation Sundays
9PM-2AM LATITUDES ON CHURCH ST.
The official after party to Ember’s Sunday Surrender, Situation Sundays at Latitudes has drink specials and music provided by Kevin KDN. NO COVER
Runaway Sundays
9PM-2AM CHILLERS ON CHURCH ST.
Hosted by MRMS, the party never stops at Chillers’ Runaway Sundays with entertainment every 30 minutes. Drink specials including $3 frozen drinks. NO COVER
Sunday Surrender 3-10PM EMBER
Downtown Orlando’s biggest Sunday Funday party gets even bigger for the Big Gay Weekend. Featuring DJ Ants, drink specials and $15 bottomless mimosas from 3-6PM.
Girls In Wonderland’s Indie Rock
7-11PM GRAND ORLANDO RESORT AT CELEBRATION
Say goodbye to another Girls IN Wonderland weekend in rockin’ style at the host hotel. $10
One Magical Weekend’s Cadabra After Hours
2-6AM SUN ON THE BEACH NIGHTCLUB AT OLD TOWN
An all-night after party. Music provided by DJ Paulo. $70
NO COVER
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ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Cornell Fine Arts Museum
407-646-2526 Rollins.edu/CornellFine-Arts-Museum
Hard Rock Live 407-351-7625 HardRock.com/Live/ Locations/Orlando
Opera Orlando 407-512-1900 OperaOrlando.org
Devereux Florida – Foster Care Services
Mediterranean Blue
Orange County Regional History Center
Devereux.org
407-422-2583 MediterraneanBlue.net
Patty Sheehan
Parliament House
407-246-2106 CityOfOrlando.net
407-425-7571 ParliamentHouse.com
Osceola Arts
Planned Parenthood
Stonewall Bar Orlando
407-836-8500 TheHistoryCenter.org
407-846-6257 OsceolaArts.org
COMMUNITY SERVICES AND OUTREACH Bliss Healthcare 407-203-5984 BlissHS.com
City of Sanford SanfordFL.gov
City of Kissimmee – Pride Fest
PrideFestKissimmee.com
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Business Directory Listings
800-230-7526 MyPlanned Parenthood.org
The LGBT+ Center 407-228-8272 The CenterOrlando.org
Zebra Coalition 407-228-1446 ZebraYouth.org
FOOD AND DRINKS: Hard Rock Café 407-351-7625 HardRock.com/ Cafes/Orlando
407-373-0888 StonewallOrlando.com
Surrender Sundays at Ember – Latitudes–Chillers Facebook.com/ SundaySurrenderAtEmber
HEALTH SERVICES Avita Pharmacy AvitaPharmacy.com
Bliss Healthcare 407-203-5984 BlissHS.com
Orlando Immunology Center 407-647-3960 OICOrlando.com
Pinero Preventative Medical Care
407-426-9693 PineroMedical.com
Planned Parenthood 800-230-7526 MyPlanned Parenthood.org
The LGBT+ Center 407-228-8272 The CenterOrlando.org
HOTEL AND LODGING Doubletree by Hilton Seaworld 407-354-5074 DTResortOrlando.com
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The Villa Bed and Breakfast
Tyrone Frame and Mirror
INSURANCE SERVICES
TRAVEL AND TOURISM
J.Meyers Insurance Agency
City of Kissimmee – Pride Fest
386-248-2020 TheVillaBB.com
407-273-0230 JMeyers.com
LEGAL SERVICES Barbara Leach Law 407-672-1252 BLeachLaw.com
REAL ESTATE PES Homes 407-985-4158 PESHomes.com
SHOPPING AND RETAIL Fairvilla Mega Store 407-425-6005 Fairvilla.com
Old Town Kissimmee
407-396-4888 MyOldtownUSA.com
Pride Factory 954-463-6600 PrideFactory.com
727-344-1000 TyroneFrame.com
PrideFestKissimmee.com
City of Sanford SanfordFL.gov
Go Travel
407-774-7730 GoTravel.com/LGBTEdge
Old Town Kissimmee
407-396-4888 MyOldtownUSA.com
One Magical Weekend: Gay Disney June Circuit Pride Weekend OneMagicalWeekend.com
Orlando International Airport
OrlandoAirPorts.net
WEDDING VENUE Casa Feliz
407-628-0230 CasaFelizVenue.com
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