Event Dates
From: Thursday, October 15, 2026
To: Sunday, October 18, 2026
Celebrate Orlando Pride in October and enjoy a weekend of circuit parties, parades, concerts and more.
Each October, Orlando Pride hosts a week long series of events culminating a spectacular pride parade and after party at Lake Eola.
- Stay at the Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando , just a short drive to the gay bars and pride celebrations. The hotel has beautifully designed rooms, an superb outdoor pool and a modern gym.
Event Highlights
- Next Edition: Thursday 15th October, 2026 – Sunday 18th October, 2026 (most events are held on Saturday).
- Come Out With Pride is a multi-day experience beginning with evening events on the Thursday, and Friday and then culminating in a day-long festival on Saturday including the main parade.
- Events during the city's Gay Pride Parade and Festival are held in the city of Orlando, rather than the theme parks, southwest of it.
Orlando Pride Parade
- Saturday 17th October, 2026 – In the late afternoon, the Come Out With Pride Parade takes to the leafy shores of downtown's Lake Eola.
- From 4pm – Starts on Orange Ave at Washington Street, downtown Orlando.
- The parade travels south on Orange Avenue from its start at the intersection of Washington St, then head east on Central Boulevard, and north on Rosalind Avenue before making our way to the grand finale on East Robinson Street at N. Eola Dr.
- Stay at the Delaney Hotel, full of character with delicious breakfast options, perfect location close to all the pride festivities and offers large rooms and excellent service.
Orlando Pride Festival
- Saturday 17th October, 2026 – Lake Eola plays host to a series of post parade parties, concerts and shows during the final two days of the pride celebrations.
- The festival features a family and fun zone, food vendors and cash bars, as well as The Come Out With Pride Marketplace with more than 150 organizations and businesses.
- From 12 pm to 10 pm enjoy celebrity performances on the following stages:
- The Diva Stage: Show-stopping performances
- The Dance Stage: Groove to the beats
- The Local Stage: Celebrating local talents and artists
Fireworks Grand Finale: A Sky-Lit Closure
- Saturday 17th October, 2026 – Time: 9:30 P.M. – Location: Over Lake Eola
- Marking the end of a perfect Pride day with a blast!
The Venue
- Lake Eola Park is located in the heart of Downtown Orlando, with a sidewalk that circles the lake .9 miles in length, making it easy for visitors to keep track of their walking or running distances.
Other Parties
- The following parties are to be confirmed:
- Saturday – Awaiting dates – One Magical Weekend presents the Orlando Pride official After Party
- Sunday – Awaiting dates – Morning, from 3 am – LPN! Presents ORLANDO PRIDE
Where to stay during Orlando Pride?
- With over 100,000 hotel rooms, finding the perfect spot to vacation in Orlando is never a problem. Stay and explore Downtown Orlando where you’ll find an endless variety of dining, entertainment and nightlife.
Gay Orlando
- Vibrant live entertainment and dance clubs in and around the downtown area combined with our welcoming nature, have helped make Orlando famous among LGBTQ+ travelers.
- In Orlando’s trendy Milk District, which is 10 minutes from downtown, Southern Nights is an LGBTQ+ nightclub that’s perfect for dancing the night away. The Milk District is also home to The Plaza Live which is the only place to see performances by the Orlando Gay Chorus.
- If you want to be close to the gay bars and clubs, check out The Delaney Hotel just over a mile from Church Street.
- At Savoy Orlando in the Ivanhoe Village district adjacent to downtown, the Men of SAVOY dancers perform nightly, making this one of the area’s preeminent gay bars.
- Burlesque can be experienced at downtown’s Stardust Lounge right next to beautiful Lake Eola Park.
- And in downtown’s Church Street District, you can take in an authentic drag show and other forms of entertainment while enjoying gourmet burgers and a full bar at Hamburger Mary’s Bar & Grille.
Recommended Hotels
The following hotels are close to the city's gay bars and clubs:
Grand Bohemian Hotel, Aloft Orlando, Comfort Suites, Courtyard by Marriott
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