Yes, Orlando’s big Come Out With Pride event happens every October, but there’s still plenty going on in June, officially Pride Month. So get loud and party down — you deserve it, and it makes bigots supremely unhappy as a satisfying bonus.
Thursday, May 29
Lesbian Speed Dating We don’t find anything romantic about whistles, name-tags or over-the-top party trimmings typically found at singles events so we have done away with them. 7 pm; Aloft Hotel Orlando Downtown, 500 S. Orange Ave.; $39.60-$45.
Thursday-Tuesday, May 29-June 3
One Magical Weekend Embark on an enchanting journey at “Unleash the Magic: One Magical Weekend 2025,” where the vibrant heart of LGBTQ+ pride and music comes alive at the Walt Disney World® Resorts. Thursday-Tuesday; Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista; 407-824-1000; onemagicalweekend.com.
Thursday-Tuesday, May 29-June 3
Orlando Bear Jamboree Orlando Bear Pride welcomes all “bears” to Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando to celebrate the kickoff of Pride Month with pool parties, a concert and much more. Thursday-Tuesday; Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort, 12205 Apopka-Vineland Road; 407-239-0444; bear-jamboree.webflow.io.
Friday, May 30
Riptide Waterpark Party Join thousands of LGBTQ+ tourists from around the world for 16 waterslides, lazy river, wave pool and a beach dance party featuring international DJs. 8 pm; Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista; onemagicalweekend.com
Saturday-Sunday, May 31-June 1
The Pride Cup As part of the KindRED Pride Foundation, The Pride Cup is an annual LGBTQ+ multi-sport competition held during Gay Disney weekend. Multiple locations, kindredpride.org/pride-cup.
Sunday, June 1
Orlando Pride Bar Crawl Honor love, equality and diversity while hopping between the city’s most vibrant bars and venues. 4 pm; Elixir Kitchen and Bar, 9 W. Washington St.; $13.57; elixirorlando.com.
Sunday, June 1
Pride at IKEA Orlando A day full of color, creativity, and community! Enjoy the party with a DJ, face painting, scavenger hunt and even a flat cart parade! 11 am; IKEA, 4092 Eastgate Drive; free; 407-355-3155; ikea.com.
Sunday, June 1
Pride Drag Brunch Join us for an unforgettable Pride Drag Brunch featuring the legendary Darcel Stevens, Miss Glamorous 2025 Dede Santos and Miss Transformista Newcomer Shanty Santos. 1 pm; Holiday Inn Universal Orlando, 5916 Caravan Court; $28.52; 407-351-3333.
Tuesday, June 3
Reel Pride: Paris Is Burning Where does voguing come from, and what, exactly, is throwing shade? This landmark documentary provides a vibrant snapshot of the 1980s through the eyes of New York City’s African American and Latinx Harlem drag ball scene. 9:15 pm Tuesday; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; $12.50; 407-629-0054; enzian.org.
Wednesday, June 4
KaleidoScope 360°: To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar Sunset, Luminary Green Park, 437 N. Terry Ave.; free, downtownorlando.com.
Thursday-Monday, June 5-9
GayDays Orlando A multi-day celebration featuring everything from foam parties and pageants to drag queen bingo and sensational theme park events. DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld, 10100 International Drive; various prices; 407-896-8431; gaydays.com.
Thursday-Monday, June 5-9
Girls in Wonderland The country’s premier music and lifestyle festival for queer women, featuring daily concerts, dance parties, pool parties, comedy shows and more. Marriott Bonvoy Flamingo Crossing, 13279 Hartzog Road, Winter Garden; 833-314-5533.
Saturday, June 7
9th Annual CommUnity Rainbow Run The 4.9K race honors the 49 angels, their families, the survivors and first responders of the Pulse nightclub tragedy. 7 am; Orlando City Hall, 400 S. Orange Ave; 407-246-4279; pulseorlando.org.
Saturday, June 7
Magenta’s Menagerie: Birthday & Pride Month Edition Miss Magenta Magic is excited to celebrate her birthday (and Pride Month) with you at this amazing variety burlesque show. Singing, burlesque, drag kings and more. 8 pm; ME Theatre, 1300 La Quinta Drive; $17.85; 844-633-2623; metheatre.com.
Saturday, June 7
Red Shirt Pride Day One of the most iconic annual events in LGBTQ+ history, RED Shirt Pride Day invites you to wear red on the first weekend in June and stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community all around the world. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom, 311 World Drive, Bay Lake; price of admission.
Sunday, June 8
Central Florida Sounds of Freedom: Sonic Stories The LGBTQ+ concert band and color guard explores the power of music to tell stories without a word. 1:30 pm; DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Orlando, 60 S. Ivanhoe Blvd.; $25; centralfloridasoundsoffreedom.com.Thursday, June 12
Gay Men Speed Dating We don’t find anything romantic about whistles, name-tags or over-the-top party trimmings typically found at singles events so we have done away with them. 7 pm; Aloft Hotel Orlando Downtown, 500 S. Orange Ave.; $33.
Thursday, June 12
Pulse Remembrance Ceremony Nine years later, our community honors the 49 individuals who were taken, their families, those who survived and all who were impacted. 5:30 pm; First United Methodist Church Orlando, 142 E. Jackson St.; free; 407-849-6080; pulseorlando.org.
Friday, June 13
Cosmic Chaos Cabaret Presents Naughty Nightcap 9:30 pm; The Falcon, 819 E Washington St.; free-$13.
Friday, June 13
Gala of Ghouls: Cannibal Country Alt-drag and burlesque showcase, vendors, food and music. 7 pm; The Veranda at Thornton Park, 111 N. Summerlin Ave.; $13; instagram.com/galaofghouls.
Friday, June 13
Reel Pride: Vampyros Lesbos Seminal erotic horror. 11:59 pm; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; 407-629-0054; enzian.org.
Saturday, June 14
Goblin Market: Pride Edition Enjoy 150 artists, queer bands, drag, food trucks, air-conditioned market hall, swaps, cosplay and more. Wear your best fit and come meet the Goblin King! 1-7 pm; Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Drive; free; 407-491-5655; goblinmarketfl.com.
Saturday, June 14
Pride and Play Fun games, fabulous raffle prizes and a good ole drag show!! 2 pm; Hourglass Brewing Curry Ford, 2500 Curry Ford Road; 407-730-5249.
Saturday, June 14
Pride Drag Brunch at Citrus Club Hosted by the sensational Ranii Ram. 11 am; Citrus Club, 255 S. Orange Ave; $13.32.
Saturday, June 14
Reel Pride: My Beautiful Laundrette This masterpiece introduced Daniel Day-Lewis to the world. 11 am; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; 407-629-0054; enzian.org.
Tuesday, June 17
Pride Coalition Meeting: County & City Ordinances with LGBTQ+ Impacts Learn about County and City of Kissimmee ordinances that have LGBTQ+ impacts from Osceola County Commissioner Cheryl Grieb. 3 pm; The Osceola Chamber, 1425 E. Vine St., Kissimmee; free; business.theosceolachamber.com.
Thursday, June 19
LGBTQ+ Networking Ice Cream Social An evening of socializing at queer-owned Crispy Cones. Build relationships & meet other amazing LGBTQ+ locals. 6 pm; Crispy Cones, 2415 Curry Ford Rd; free; crispycones.com/orlando-fl.
Friday, June 20
Baldur’s Gay Burlesque Get ready for a show like no other, featuring dazzling performances and jaw-dropping acts at Anime Fest Orlando. 10 pm; Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Drive; $19; 407-996-9700.
Saturday, June 21
2nd Annual Orange Blue and All of You UF LGBTQ+ Gala Get ready to mingle, dance and show your pride with the LGBTQ+ community. 6 pm; AC Hotel by Marriott Orlando Downtown, 333 S. Garland Ave; $20-$124.56; 407-635-2300.
Saturday, June 21
Proud in the Cloud Celebrate St. Cloud’s love and diversity! Featuring food trucks, entertainment, a kids zone,vendors and music from Twila Holiday. 2-7 pm; The Ranch at St. Cloud, 5452 Jones Road, St. Cloud; free; proudinthecloud.com.
Saturday, June 21
Reel Pride: The Birdcage American remake of La Cage Aux Folles starring Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, Hank Azaria and Gene Hackman. 11 am; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; 407-629-0054; enzian.org.
Sunday, June 22
Reel Pride: Egghead & Twinkie Teen road movie known for being the first feature to successfully crowdfund on TikTok. 11 am; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; 407-629-0054; enzian.org.
Tuesday, June 24
Spikeball: Leather and Spikes Hellhound Entertainment presents cutting-edge drag with the prize of a Bitchspike choker by Bitchfist NYC for best-dressed. Category is: leather and spikes. 8 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; willspub.org.
Friday-Saturday, June 27-28
Outcon Orlando Come celebrate all things LGBTQ+ pop culture. A place to come out, nerd out and be out as your most authentic self. 10 am-7 pm; Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Drive; $40-$65; 407-295-3247.
Saturday, June 28
Orlando Pride Bar Crawl Celebrate Pride in style at the biggest Pride Bar Crawl. Honor love, equality and diversity while hopping between the city’s most vibrant bars and venues. 4 pm; Elixir Kitchen and Bar, 9 W. Washington St.; $15.75; elixirorlando.com.
Saturday, June 28
Reel Pride: Tongues Untied Celebrate the power of queer representation through a collection of bold, groundbreaking, and deeply human films. 11 am; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; 407-629-0054; enzian.org.
Saturday, June 28
Speak With Pride 2025 Hear inspiring stories, eat great food and join in our celebration. Food and drink included with ticket. 5 pm; La Costa Brava Clubhouse, 742 E. Michigan St; $23.18.
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This article appears in Summer Guide 2025.