Are you ready to “Feel the Beat” at this weekend’s Come Out With Pride in Orlando? We’ve got you covered with a rundown of the official events and related shindigs to maximize your celebration.
Pre-Game:
Leading up to the big day, on Oct. 16 there are plenty of prelude activities to get into the spirit before Saturday. Downtown nightclub Anthem hosts Arrebato, a Pride kickoff party featuring resident DJ Nani Soul from 8 to 10 p.m., followed by DJs Jerac and Leo Blanco playing Latin beats until 2:30 a.m.
Southern Nights on Bumby in the Milk District will host their own Pride Kick-Off Party at 9:30 p.m. with the top-tier drag lineup of Darcel Stevens, Sassy Devine, Tashae Royale Sherrington, Cara Cavalli and Roxxxy Andrews (ahead of her turn on the Eola stage Saturday), along with DJs and dancing to spare.
And over at Savoy in Ivanhoe Village, there are multiple rooms with DJs, dancers and drag shows throughout the weekend, making it another option for anyone looking to keep the festivities going into the night before the big party begins (and after it ends)!
The Big Day:
Orlando’s Come Out With Pride celebration returns in earnest Saturday, Oct. 17, with a full day of parades, parties, performances and community downtown and in Lake Eola Park. The weekend offers plenty to enjoy before the parade even starts marching.
Things kick off at noon at Lake Eola Park when the Come Out With Pride festival officially takes over downtown. The festival runs until 10 p.m., featuring two main entertainment areas: the Diva Stage and Sonic Bloom Field. Both feature a plethora of performers, plus food, drinks, vendors, community organizations and plenty of diversions before the parade. Notable performers include Roxxxy Andrews, the Orlando Gay Chorus, Ginger Minj, Detox, Les Vixens, Darcel Stevens and Angelica Sanchez, Sasha Colby, Kirk DaVinci and Myki Meeks. DJs including Nani Soul, Blue Star, Mr. Meow Meow and Kim Anh will soundtrack the festivities as well.
At 1 p.m., make sure to catch the Trans Rally, a gathering that puts our local trans and nonbinary communities front and center, bringing participants together for visibility, solidarity and celebration.
This year’s Come Out With Pride features the debut of Culture Club, a “space designed to uplift, empower, and create meaningful space for the QTBIPOC community” featuring music, arts, food and culture.
When the clock strikes 4 p.m., Orlando’s Most Colorful Parade takes over downtown starting at the intersection of Washington Street and Orange Avenue. More than 250 organizations and businesses are expected to participate, making their way through the streets of downtown. The parade runs from 4-6 p.m. and is free to watch. All are encouraged to dress in their most colorful and fabulous Pride attire. VIP and ADA viewing areas are available on Rosalind Avenue.
Once the parade disperses, head back toward Lake Eola for even more festivities. The event continues into the evening with DJs, drag, music and dancing.
The festival runs until 10 p.m., so there’s plenty of time to grab another drink or two, wander the vendor market or find a spot around the lake before the fireworks finale. At 9:30 p.m., it’s officially time to look up and see the fireworks show! And even though that’s the “official” finale, the party isn’t nearly finished.
The Afters:
For those who want to go directly from the festival into full-blown late-night revelry, the Official Pride Afterparty, hosted by One Magical Weekend, takes over Anthem. The party goes until a doubtless bleary 2:30 a.m. Outside the club, there will be an alfresco setup offering performances, food vendors and more room to party after the party.
Savoy is also going big on Saturday with its Pride Weekend party. Expect dancers, drag shows and DJs through the night, with the enticement of free parking. Savoy is offering a Pride shuttle to and from Lake Eola for $5 from 2-8 p.m. The Saturday programming continues late into the night, with Jeremy Haney taking over the DJ booth at 10 p.m. and a drag show hosted by the always-entertaining Annie Daynow earlier at 9:30 p.m.
Southern Nights keeps it going with a Pride Party at 8 p.m. featuring performances from Les Vixens, Sassy Devine, Maya Andrews, the ubiquitous Roxxxy Andrews and many, many more.
On Sunday, Oct. 18, parties continue to varying degrees at Come Out With Pride venue Anthem, Southern Nights and Savoy. But if you want a nap (or three), you’ve more than earned it. Have a great Come Out With Pride, everyone.
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This article appears in Oct. 14-20, 2026.