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COME OUT WITH PRIDE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Tatiana Quiroga

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Board President

Corey Bryant Board Vice President

Maia Monet

Treasurer/Finance Director

Matt O’Connor

Secretary/Community Outreach & Inclusion Co-Director

Julie Tindall

BOARD MEMBERS: Operations Director

AJ Eagle

Trans & Non-Binary Task Force Directors

Shea Cutliff Robin Daily

Communications Director

Jose E. Diaz

Community Outreach & Inclusion Co-Director

Andrea Montanez Marketing Director

Leo Salazar

Sponsorship Director

Christopher Scocco

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WELCOME LETTERS FROM BOARD PRESIDENT & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

LETTER FROM ORLANDO MAYOR BUDDY DYER

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GRAND MARSHALS

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ORANGE COUNTY PROCLAMATION

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LETTER FROM ORANGE COUNTY MAYOR JERRY L. DEMINGS

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DEBBIE SIMMONS AWARD & SAM SINGHAUS AWARD RECIPIENTS

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SPONSORS

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PRODUCTION TEAM GRATITUDE LIST

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CITY OF ORLANDO PROCLAMATION

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Entertainment Director

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Creative Director

Adam McCabe Member at Large

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HAPPY PRIDE, ORLANDO DEAR FRIENDS

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n behalf of the board of directors, I am thrilled to welcome you to the 2023 Come Out With Pride Festival and Parade – Central Florida’s largest and most vibrant LGBTQIA+ celebration! In these uncertain times, your presence here is a testament to the enduring spirit of our community, and your unwavering commitment to the values of love, equality, found family and queer joy.

As we gather at Lake Eola on October 21, 2023, it is impossible to ignore the challenging political environment we now face. We find ourselves in a state where hateful anti-LGBTQIA+ sentiments have gained prominence and influence, making our struggle for equal

rights and acceptance all the more critical – especially among our trans community and others who have faced unjust political attacks.

Remember that it is precisely in the face of adversity that our unity shines most brightly. In fact, it is

the inspiration for our 2023 theme, “Stronger Together.”

Come Out With Pride has always strived to be a place where our diverse voices can rise above the cacophony of discrimination, prejudice and hate. Through gathering as a community, we send a powerful message that love and acceptance will always triumph over hate.

This year, we are especially grateful for the unwavering support of our true allies and dedicated sponsors who, in the face of adversity, have chosen to stand by our side. Their allyship, along with the support of our community and indelible efforts of our volunteers, provide the foundation upon which we build this incredible festival year after year.

While it may be cliché to say, it’s no less true that Pride

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ome Out With Pride, Orlando! I am overjoyed to celebrate Pride, again, with you this year.

It is my absolute pleasure to invite each and every one of you in our community and our allies to join our festivities. The Board of Directors and I recognize the sanctity of our space and how critical it is for us to come together and gather. We want you to enjoy Pride created by us and for us, and know we are “Stronger Together,” which is our 2023 theme. Feel free to be your authentic self and love who you love.

In June of 1969, the LGBTQIA+ movement was conceived from the Stonewall riots. This historic revolt was led by brave black and brown trans women, giving birth to Pride and forever impacting all our lives. With

is more than just a celebration.

It is rooted in protest and demonstration. It is a declaration that we are proud of who we are – unbound by hatred or shame – and that we will continue to fight for a world where everyone can live their truth without fear or prejudice. Thank you for being a part of this incredible journey and for supporting Come Out With Pride.

Together, we are building a brighter, more inclusive tomorrow.

Happy Pride, Orlando!

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In producing this event,

WELCOME ALL TO PRIDE

During these challenging times, we must remember we are not alone and part of a much larger, loving community. We will not allow harmful and hateful politicians or legislation to hold us down, define, or erase us.

we honor those who have paved the way for our rights. The volunteers you see throughout our festival represent the current generation of community leaders and changemakers.

Their remarkable yearround contributions of time, talent and leadership cannot be overstated, and we are immensely grateful for the impact they are making on our world. Please reward their efforts with a smile, a high five or a word of thanks when you see them.

the progression of the LGBTQIA+ movement, Pride has evolved. This year, celebrate as our authentic selves, pay tribute to our trailblazers, remember those we’ve lost and will never forget, and strive to support our most vulnerable and disenfranchised.

We know our LGBTQIA+ community is expansive, including various members who live in assorted intersections.

Despite the differences in our life’s paths and journeys, we are stronger together than apart.

As one of the largest Prides in the

Southeast, we anticipate this year’s celebration to be spectacular, bigger and even better than last year. Did you know Come Out With Pride is a small nonprofit with a tiny but mighty team composed of a Board of Directors, an Executive Director, and incredible volunteers? Please consider supporting our mission and vision by joining our volunteer team or donating. We are dedicated to keeping Pride free and accessible to all, but we need your help! Remember - this is your Pride and I look forward to seeing you on Oct. 21!

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Greetings: It is my pleasure to extend a warm welcome to Come Out With Pride in Orlando!

We applaud Come Out With Pride’s dedication and commitment to fostering relationships and showcasing our diverse population. As you celebrate the 19th anniversary of Come Out With Pride, we recognize the importance of events like these more than ever. They provide an opportunity to highlight our rich and colorful diversity, stand up against hate and discrimination, and work towards creating a more inclusive and equitable place where no one is left behind.

Orange County Government strives to serve all residents and guests with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. Our residents proudly represent a broad diaspora of cultures, which makes us stronger as a society. We take pride in building a vibrant community where all individuals and organizations are treated with dignity and respect.

Please be assured our community uplifts diversity and embraces inclusion. Hate is never welcome here. Orange County is a compassionate and welcoming community open to learning and connecting with others. On behalf of the more than 1.5 million residents who call Orange County home, I hope you enjoy all our community has to offer.

Once again, welcome, and I wish you all the best for a happy pride!

Sincerely,

Jerry L. Demings Orange County Mayor

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As Mayor of the City of Orlando, I am proud to help welcome you to the Come Out With Pride Festival and Parade. Each year, this is one of my favorite events because it provides an incredible opportunity to celebrate and support our city’s LGBTQ+ community and our commitment to inclusion.

Come Out With Pride is a showcase of Orlando’s unity and the diversity that makes The City Beautiful a more vibrant place. It’s a lively, fun and diverse event with people from all different backgrounds coming together as one in downtown Orlando and at our Lake Eola Park.

The event is also a showcase of our community’s collective values. Orlando is and will always be a city that encourages all residents and visitors to be their authentic selves. In our city we lead with love and compassion and will never stop working to ensure Orlando is welcoming and equitable for each person who calls our community home or travels here. Some might think differently, I but believe that what our community values can never be taken away.

This is why Come Out With Pride is so important. It shows the rest of the state, country and world the real Orlando: a place where LGBTQ+ residents and visitors are loved, respected and seen and heard.

Please join me in thanking the Come Out With Pride staff, executive committee, board members, volunteers and sponsors. They work year-round to organize this event and make it impactful.

I hope that you have a wonderful time at this year’s Come Out With Pride festivities.

Sincerely,

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GRAND MARSHALS MIKE ROGIER & JOHN PAONESSA, HAMBURGER MARY’S OWNERS; ATTORNEY GARY S. ISRAEL, P.A.

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ike Rogier and John Paonessa have owned Orlando's Hamburger Mary’s since its inception in 2008. Their motto is “we are an open-air bar and grille for open-minded people.”

The downtown Orlando eatery and safe space came under fire this year, as did all venues in the state that are home to drag performers, over the passing of a Florida law that came to be called “the anti-drag law,” which looked to put restrictions on who could see drag shows in The Sunshine State.

Believing this law had nothing to do with “protecting children” and everything to do with continuing to oppress the LGBTQ+ community, Mike and John filed a lawsuit against the state.

Taking on their case to fight for the rights of drag performers was

DEMPSEY JARA, TRANS YOUTH AND ACTIVIST

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t just 11 years old, Dempsey Jara is the youngest Grand Marshal in Come Out with Pride’s history. Through her tireless activism, she shares her lived experiences and perspective as a transgender child, giving a voice to the often voiceless.

Dempsey has participated in conferences, panels and commercials to advocate for trans youth. She has given countless interviews, delivered speeches to crowds and has lobbied against anti-trans legislation in Tallahassee.

Dempsey and her family received

the 2022 Voice of Equality Award by Equality Florida for their continuous advocacy work throughout the state.

She and her mom have collaborated with multiple national organizations such as GLAAD, onePULSE Foundation, Red Wine and Blue, Only Human, Stand with Trans, Human

SIMONE CHRISS, ESQ., SOUTHERN LEGAL COUNSEL’S DIRECTOR OF TRANSGENDER RIGHTS INITIATIVE

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imone Chriss is a civil rights attorney and the Director of the Transgender Rights Initiative at the nonprofit public interest organization Southern Legal Counsel.

Chriss developed the organizations’ Transgender Rights

openly gay Orlando attorney Gary S. Israel.

A judge granted a preliminary injunction stopping the law from being enforced until a trial is held to determine its constitutionality.

Standing up for what’s right comes as second nature to Mike, John and Gary. Mike and John, who have been together for 32 years and married for eight and are proud parents to their 8-year-old fur baby Bella, have been recognized for their contributions to the community many times throughout the years including with the Debbie Simmons Community Excellence Award and named Business Merchant of the Year.

Gary, who married his husband Andrew in 2013, is a father and grandfather, and has opened his home to three Ukrainian refugees.

Rights Campaign, PFLAG and more.

Dempsey has had her life documented on film on Britain’s

Earlier this year, she was featured in the season 3 finale episodes of the Emmy-award winning HBO series “We’re Here.” When the show won the 2023 GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Reality Series, Dempsey accepted the award on stage on their behalf, presenting to a sold-out starstudded audience.

She has met and round tabled with both the Secretaries of Education and Health and Human Services to champion transgender rights at the federal level in Washington, D.C. Most recently, she was invited to the White House to celebrate Pride with President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden.

Truly TV and recently completed a video diary project for French school children.

Initiative in 2016 to fill a gap in access to justice for the trans community in Florida by systemically providing assistance in areas such as access to legal name and gender marker changes, obtaining accurate IDs, protection from discriminatory laws and policies, representation in accessing a safe and affirming school and work environment and more.

Chriss was named one of the “40 Best LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40” in 2022 by the National LGBTQ+ Bar and received the “Voice for Equality” award in 2021 from Equality Florida.

Chriss conducts LGBTQ+ cultural competency trainings and trans rights trainings and presents legal name and

gender marker change workshops throughout Florida to assist trans folks with accessing legal authenticity.

Further, she works statewide to ensure all LGBTQ+ students in Florida have access to a safe and affirming learning environment. This work has resulted in success for students across the state in obtaining access to bathrooms aligned with their gender identity, consistent use of affirmed name and pronouns.

Chriss also works with the UF Health Youth Gender Program through a Medical Legal Partnership to screen trans youth and families for social determinants of health and provides free legal assistance to address health-harming legal needs.

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AWARD WINNERS DARCEL STEVENS SAM SINGHAUS LEGENDS IN PRIDE AWARD RECIPIENT

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arcel Stevens is an individual with a diverse range of accomplishments and experiences. Not only is she a graduate of the University of Florida and a proud U.S. Army veteran, but she is also a talented comedian, a dedicated political-social activist and the organizer of “The Drag Queen’s March 2023.” This statewide mobilization brought over 540 drag queens and allies

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wner of BlueLaLa Entertainment, Blue Star has been a trailblazer in the Central Florida arts community for over 20 years. She is arguably one of the most recognized people in Central Florida, and is hands down one of the most admired.

Blue is curator of the longest-running and awardwinning Burlesque group, The Peek-a-Boo Lounge, founder of the award-winning VarieTEASE and has won multiple "Best Of" awards from the Orlando Weekly and WAVE awards from Watermark.

Blue has also been named one of Watermark’s Most Remarkable People several times over the years, but the recognitions don’t stop there.

Blue has also been named one of the 50 Most Powerful People

by Orlando Magazine, received the Harvey Milk Trailblazer Award by the LGBT+ Center Orlando, is a Gold Brick Award Winner for Business of the Year and has been recognized in Congress by U.S. Rep. Darren Soto.

to Florida’s state capitol, standing up in direct protest against the discriminatory anti-drag queen legislation.

Darcel has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to the community, receiving numerous prestigious awards, including the inaugural Sam Singhaus Legends in Pride Award, the Chuck Hummer Award, the Orlando Social Justice Award, named one of Watermark’s 2019 Most Remarkable People, the 2023 Naples Pride Award and the 2023 Rainbow Awards Outstanding Community Service recipient.

In the competitive realm of drag pageants, Darcel has proven herself, emerging victorious in several regional, state and national competitions including the titles of Miss National at Large, Miss Continental Plus 2019 and Miss FL Universo Latina 2022.

Professionally, Darcel is Harmony Healthcare’s Marketing & Outreach Coordinator. In this role, she showcases her exceptional skills

utilizing diverse marketing strategies while building valuable connections.

However, it is during the weekends that her true talents shine through, as she takes the stage across the nation and Florida, captivating audiences with her mesmerizing performances.

Beyond the glitz and glamour, Darcel is a remarkable individual with a heart of gold. She is known for her brassy and complicated persona, but behind the scenes she is a true gem, ready to lend a helping hand to those in need. Darcel generously gives her time and resources to support charitable causes. Her unique combination of humor, complexity and unwavering kindness leaves a lasting impression on all those fortunate enough to cross her fabulous path.

Blue is also a philanthropist, an activist and the founder of The Barber Fund, a 501(c)3 organization “helping people live with cancer,” named for her dear friend John “Tweeka” Barber, who passed away from cancer in 2011.

In 2020, upon being named one of Watermark’s Most Remarkable People yet again, Rob Ward, Come Out With Pride’s current entertainment director, said of Blue: “She’s a champion for homegrown artists, a relentless creator and a genuinely caring human being who is always ready to lend a hand, give a hug and maybe even bake up a warm plate of delicious southern biscuits to friends in need. Blue has a laugh that is infectious and a mischievous smile that instantly lights up any room she’s in. No matter how busy Blue is, she has a talent for making everyone she talks to feel like they are the most important person in

the room every time."

Throughout her many years in Central Florida, Blue has given her time, talent and space to her Orlando community, working with many LGBTQ+

organizations such as Come Out With Pride, Orlando Fringe and many more.

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OFFICIAL EVENTS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15 ZEBRA YOUTH’S STRIKES FOR STRIPES Aloma Bowl, located at 2530 Aloma Ave., Winter Park 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Zebra Youth invites you to participate in its inaugural Strikes For Stripes family friendly bowling fundraiser at Aloma Bowl. Bring your bowling arm and team of five, and kick off your Pride week by competing for fabulous prizes — and not just high score! Awards will be given to teams and individuals for most funds raised, highest score, best team theme and best costumes. Each bowler will receive a goodie bag with event T-shirt and sponsor swag. Upon registration, each team will be set up with a peer-to-peer fundraising page to raise more funds for Zebra Youth. All proceeds from the event will support Zebra Youth. You can find the registration link by going to Zebra Youth’s Facebook page.

Tickets start at $125 for teams of five

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17 “RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE” SEASON ONE’S BAGA CHIPZ Hamburger Mary’s, located at 110 W. Church St., Orlando 6:30-9 p.m.

“RuPaul’s Drag Race” season one fan favorite, Baga Chipz, will be performing at Hamburger Mary’s Orlando with shows on two nights: Tuesday, Oct. 17, and Wednesday, Oct. 18. Seating is at 6:30 p.m. with showtime at 7:25 p.m.

Seats will go fast, so call and reserve your seats now at 321-319-0600.

Entry is free but reservation required

FILM SCREENING: “EVERY BODY” TBD, Orlando 7 p.m.

Intersex activist Juleigh Mayfield presents a special screenign of the 2023 documentary fetaure film "Every Body," directed by Julie Cohen.

"Every Body" tells the stories of three individuals: actor and screenwriter River Gallo, political consultant Alicia Roth Weigel and Ph.D. student Sean Saifa Wall, all leaders in the intersex community. Space is limited so reserve your seat by emailing JustJuleighEveryBodyScreening@ gmail.com.

Entry is free but reservation required

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18 STRONGER TOGETHER CONCERT: CELEBRATING THE LEGACY OF QUEER SOUTHERN TRAILBLAZERS First United Methodist Church, located at 142 E. Jackson St., Orlando 7 p.m.

Join a coalition of Central Florida’s LGBTQ+ organizations for the 2023 Stronger Together Concert: Celebrating the Legacy of Queer Southern Trailblazers. This event is a collaborative community effort in partnership with Bros in Convo, Orlando Gay Chorus, Central Florida Sounds of Freedom, Descolonizarte TEATRO, ambi Orlando (Your Bi Social Community) and Come Out With Pride. Through artistic expression with a compilation of a band and choral concert, live art performance, spoken word and poetic monologues, their mission is to celebrate Central Florida’s LGBTQIA+ communities.

Come out and learn about Central Florida’s LGBTQ+ history and uplift the importance of not only diversity, but also inclusion. This is a free event.

You can RSVP by going to Come Out With Pride’s Facebook page and selecting the Stronger Together Concert event listing.

This will be a fun event filled with family, entertainment, games and food, celebrating the richness of queer/trans Latine culture in Florida.

Free to attend

Free to attend

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19

PLEASE SAY GAY PRIDE KICK-OFF PARTY

WATERMARK’S MOVIES OUT LOUD: “DEATH BECOMES HER” The Starlite Room at Savoy, located at 1913 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 7-9:30 p.m.

Join Watermark for this official Come Out With Pride event. Real Radio 104.1’s Sabrina Ambra and drag entertainer Trixie Deluxxe roast camp classic “Death Becomes Her,” the 1992 Robert Zemeckis-directed supernatural comedy starring Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn and Bruce Willis.

Doors open at 7 p.m. and the film starts at 7:30 p.m. Drink and food specials will be available. Proceeds from this event will benefit Come Out With Pride and you can find the link to purchase tickets on Watermark’s Facebook page.

Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20 FAMILIA: TRANS QUEER LIBERATION MOVEMENT’S “FAMILIA EN EL SUR” LGBT+ Center Orlando, located at 946 N. Mills Ave., Orlando 1-4 p.m.

Familia: Trans Queer Liberation Movement is closing out their “Familia en el Sur” tour during Pride week at the LGBT+ Center Orlando. “Familia en el Sur” is an initiative to connect with queer and transgender Latine/ Latinx folks in key southern states, and the tour’s final stop is in Orlando.

The Veranda at Thornton Park, located at 707 E. Washington St., Orlando 6-10 p.m.

Impulse Group Orlando invites you to kick off Pride weekend in Orlando with a fun community mini-block party right in Thorton Park filled with delicious bites, drinks and performances by local LGBTQIA+ talents. While there, and most importantly, you can check your voter registration status and learn about the awful legislation impeding on LGBTAQIA+ rights. Let’s start off Pride weekend fighting for our right to exist and let’s be LOUD ABOUT IT! The first 100 guests through the door will be treated to a free beverage on Impulse, plus there will be more prizes and giveaways throughout the night.

Free to attend

READY, SET, PRIDE MIXER Artisans Table, located at 55 W. Church St. Ste 128, Orlando 6-10 p.m.

Hers Ent and Pride invite you to the inaugural “Ready, Set Pride Mixer,” where the LGBTQ+ community comes together to embrace love, diversity and unity. Choose your relationship status when you get there: green means single’n & mingle’n, yellow means it’s complicated and red means relationship is on lock. Special guest DJs will be keeping the music going.

This is a 21 and up only event. Tickets are available to purchase on Eventbrite and a portion of the event’s proceeds will be donated to Come Out with Pride.

Tickets are $10

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OFFICIAL EVENTS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 PRIDE FESTIVAL & MARKETPLACE Lake Eola Park, Orlando 12 p.m.

Come Out With Pride is a family friendly festival and welcoming to all.

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 is committed to showcasing both popular and upand-coming local and national talent, especially those who appeal to the wide spectrum of our community. With dozens of acts 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 one-mile route begins on Orange Ave. and E. Washington St. and travels down to E. Central Blvd., heading around Lake Eola and up Summerlin Ave. Free to attend

OFFICIAL ORLANDO PRIDE AFTER PARTY The Abbey, located at 100 S. Eola Dr., Orlando 8 p.m.-2 a.m.

Join One Magical Weekend and Come Out With Pride for the official After Party at The Abbey. It is going to be a night bursting with colors, love and the most electrifying vibes! The music will be going all night thanks to DJ Twisted Dee and DJ Cam Scott. This is a 21 and up only event and all net proceeds benefit Come Out With Pride. Space is limited so get your tickets now at OrlandoPrideParty.com.

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.

DANCE WITH FRIENDS PRIDE EDITION The Iron Cow, located at 2438A E. Robinson St., Orlando 9 p.m.-2 a.m.

OHP presents the Pride Edition of Dance with Friends, another official Pride after party, in Orlando’s Milk District. This party only makes one promise: to keep you vibing, dancing and taking you on a musical journey. The party will feature a drag performance by Ja’staria and vibes will be provided by Mr. Bitch, Bossmandiego and Say! This is a 21 and up only event and all ticket service charges will be donated to Come Out With Pride. Space is limited so get your

tickets early. A link to tickets can be found in the bio of @orlando_house_ party’s Instagram.

Early arrival tickets (9-10 p.m.) are $10.65, tierlevel tickets start at $15.97 (prices include tax)

JUNGLE JAM Elixir, located at 9 W. Washington St., Orlando 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

Step into Jungle Jam with its animal print theme, where the night comes alive with fierce energy. This event is dedicated to celebrating women of the LGBTQ+ community, offering a safe and electrifying space to dance, connect and be yourself. Roar with pride, dance under the neon jungle lights and let the rhythm of the night set you free. This is a 21 and up only event and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Come Out With Pride.

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22 COME OUT WITH PRIDE SAND VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT Orlando Festival Park Beach Volleyball Courts, located at 400 Festival Way, Orlando 10 a.m.

Continue Pride into Sunday with OUT Sports and the Central Florida Softball League’s inaugural charity Sand Volleyball Tournament, benefiting Pride and the CFSL. The tournament will feature two skill levels. All teams play 4-5 round robin sets to 25 points.

The top 8 teams in each division will advance to a single elimination tournament. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place medals will be awarded for each division. You can register as a team or as an individual and you will be placed on a team. For more information and to register, go to bit.ly/PrideVolley.

AC SKY BAR DRAG BRUNCH AC Hotel by Marriott Orlando Downtown, located at 333 S. Garland Ave., Orlando 11 a.m.

Enjoy views of Orlando from the 18thfloor Sky Bar while enjoying the postPride Drag BrunchThe menu includes your choice of one entrée from the prix fixe brunch menu,a continental breakfast buffet, coffee, juices, teas and unlimited mimosas or bloody marys. Hosted by Axel Andrews, the show will feature performances

by Darcel Stevens, Blue Star, Kai’ja Adonis, Blush and Gigibeth San Miguel. Music provided by DJ Flawless.

Two seating times are available at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. $55 per person

HERS BRUNCH ORLANDO PRIDE TAKEOVER Artisan’s Table, located at 55 W. Church St., Orlando 12-6 p.m.

Come Out With Pride and Hers Ent team up for the number one All Girls Brunch where you can eat, drink and enjoy yourself. Reservations must be made in person on the day of the event. Walk-ins are from 12-5 p.m. only and tables have a two-hour limit.

The brunch will feature unlimited mimosas, $5 shots at the top of each hour and hookahs available. There is bar seating that will be first come, first served. This is a 21 and up only event.

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Saturday, October 28 • 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

18th Annual

Speakers • Presentations • Humane Education Veggie Kids Zone • Food Demos • Restaurant Booths Live Music • Animal Haven • Artist Corner 200+ Veg-Friendly Vendors Family & Pet Friendly

FREE EVENT!

Brought to you by: Orlando Festival Park 2911 E. Robinson Street Orlando, FL 32803

Visit CFVegFest.org for more information!

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PRIDE MARKETPLACE T he Pride Marketplace directory as of Sept. 29. Visit ComeOutWithPride.com for the most up-to-date list.

AAGO Abuelo’s World’s Best Pina Coladas AEO Inc. All Fit Orlando amBi Orlando American Cancer Society Annetta M LaPointe PA Asurion Atomic Horror BAD BXAR WRLD Balance Orlando Beacon Health, Inc Bead Mama LLC BEAR D Bearsandbutterfly Bliss Wellness Market Blossom Entertainment LLC Bucket Hat Forever Campaign to Elect Melissa Vickers for Public Defender

Central Florida Sounds of Freedom Band and Colorguard

First Congregational Church of Winter Park Fishfry Daddy Hamburger Moma

Chelsey Alsup

Flannel Panels

Joy Metropolitan Community Church of Orlando, Inc.

Chill Artistry

Free Mom Hugs

JPMORGAN CHASE

City of Kissimmee

Frontier Airlines

Just Juleigh

Coconut Bar

Full Sail University

KAQCHI

College Park United Methodist Church

Gay & Sober

Keyseekers Real Estate

Come Out With Pride

Gay Officers Action League Central Florida

Kindred United Methodist Church

Community Legal Services

Girl Scouts Troop 1904

Kinky Earrings

Cosmos Ice Cream

God Glam It

Crocglamz

Goldies Fine Foods’

Kona Ice of Downtown Orlando

Culture-Cross

gooeycandy

Kontrolled Flamez LLC

DAMI Designs Bowtique

Got Pride! Proud Merchandise, Clothing and Accessories

La Orangette

Del Ambiente, Inc. DeLand Pride Delicias Boriquas de dona Maria Drag Syndicate Edward Jones

Gran Arepa Greater Orlando National Organization for Women Greystar H.O.M.E. Inc

Elevated Bar Management

Carlos Guillermo Smith for Senate District 17

Entertania Productions

Caroline’s Art Studio

Equality Florida

Central Florida Fair

Expedia Group

Central Florida Freethought Community

EY

Hearnalez Freeze Dried Candy

Fat Sally Bay Ridge Heroes

Hope CommUnity Center

Fine Spark

Human Rights Campaign

Fire It Up Concessions

Iron Galaxy Studios

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Cheer Fort Lauderdale

CannaCare Wellness

Central Florida HIV Planning Council

JEM Designs LLC

Enterprise Holdings

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Kukui Maca Lake Fairy Creations Lanikai Arts LasikPlus Lee’s Famous Cheesesteaks & Wings LGBT+ Center Orlando LGBTQ authors books Live Love Life Lowe’s Home Improvement Mango Kings LLC Maxwell Frost for Congress Medicare for All Florida Michele’s Makings Midway Specialty Care Center ORLANDO

Miracle of Love Inc

Patriot Legal Group

Savoy Orlando

MK Boba Tea

Paylocity

Seacoast Bank

NASA

Personalized by Lilly

Nate For Florida

Peru Power food truck

Shady Grove FertilityOrlando

Nautty Goodies

PeTA

Nike - Greater Orlando Market

PFLAG Greater Orlando

Novo Nordisk

Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida

Office of State Representative Rita Harris One Heart for Women and Children

Pipos Latin Food

PlanSource

Sidewalk Talk Simmer Down Singhaus Scholarship for the Performing Arts So Stoned Crystalz Soto Studio Creations South Beach Tanning Company

Polk Pride FL/Lakeland Youth Alliance

Southern Nights Orlando

Orange County Library System

Pride Fort Lauderdale

Space Coast Pride

Orange County Regional History Center

Pride Kitty

SPEKTRUM Health

Pride Tribe Foundation

St Pete Pride

Orange County Sheriff ’s Office

PrideBox Primos Kitchen

St. Luke’s United Methodist Church

onePULSE Foundation

Orlando Ballet Orlando Democratic Socialists of America

Quakers of Orlando Queen On The Scene Queen’s Cup

Orlando Gay Chorus

R and D Food Services inc

Orlando House Party

Rainbow Democrats

Orlando Otters Rugby Football Club

RangerStop

Orlando Roller Derby Orlando Rowing - Dragon Boat Club Orlando Shakes in Partnership with UCF Orlando VA Healthcare System Orlando Youth Alliance Oso Candle Company OUT Sports League Park Lake Presbyterian Church

Recovery Connections of Central Florida Regions Bank Renaissance Theatre Company Retro Rainbow RISE Dispensary Rock Paper Scissors eat SABOR BORICUA / Latín Cuisine

St. Richard’s Episcopal Chruch Stand With Abortion Now State Representative Anna V. Eskamani StudzRus Attire Such A Punk Pets Sunny Bee’s Creations

The Pride Chamber of Commerce The Real Maine Lobster The Satanic Temple of Florida THE WERKROOM Thornton Park Neighborhood Association T-Mobile Transitional Space UCF LGBTQ+ Student Support Services Unconditional Love, Inc Unicorn Muscle UNITE HERE! Local 362 UPS USF LGBTQ+ Alumni Society - USF Alumni Association Victim Service Center of Central Florida VITAS Healthcare (Hospice) Wafu Watermark Publishing Group

Swim Out

Wes Hodge for Supervisor of Elections

The Ace Candles / The Ace Links Jewelry

Winter Park PRIDE Project, Inc.

The FitzLane Project Inc

Womens Voices of SW Florida

The Hearth The International Union of Painters and Allide Trades DC78

Salem Lutheran Church, ELCA

The Mental Health Association of Central Florida

Sasha Made It

The Milk District

WUCF PBS TV & FM Zebra Youth

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WE APPRECIATE SUPPORT SPONSORSHIPS AS OF SEPTEMBER 29 - VISIT COMEOUTWITHPRIDE.COM FOR A COMPLETE LIST.

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.

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upcoming concerts Spooky Serenades The Plaza Live Oct 21 & 22 The Rite of Spring & Emanuel Ax Steinmetz Hall Nov 4 & 5

Latin Explorations

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRODUCTION TEAM

Timothy McCoy (He/Him)

Marketplace Director

Tracy Pizzi (She/Her)

President

Alex Marin (He/Him)

Corey Bryant (He/Him) Board Maia Monet (She/Ella) Board Vice President

Matt O’Connor (He/Him) Treasurer/Finance Director

Julie Tindall (She/Her)

Alex Barbosa (He/Him)

Sponsorship Coordinator

Travis Lefke (He/Him)

Food Vendor Director

Sponsorship Coordinator

Blue Star (She/Her)

Michael Radke (He/Him)

Entertainment Manager

Graphic Designer

Brittani Acuff (She/Her)

Chelsey Boone (She/Her)

Entertainment Coordinator

Graphic Designer

Secretary/Community Outreach & Inclusion Co-Director

Bryan Donsky (He/Him)

AJ Eagle (She/Her)

Candice Stribling (She/Her)

Operations Director

Shea Cutliff (She/Her)

Trans & Non-Binary Task Force Co-Director

Robin Daily (They/Him)

Trans & Non-Binary Task Force Co-Director

Jose E. Diaz(He/El)

Communications Director

Adam McCabe (He/Him) - Creative Director

Solimar Miranda Ph.D (She/Her) Member at Large

Andrea Montanez (She/Her)

Community Outreach & Inclusion Co-Director

Customer Service Manager Volunteer Manager

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Gabrielle Shulruff (She/Her)

President & CEO

Parade Director

Cindy Allen

Chief Strategy Officer

Jason Moody (He/Him)

Vice President of Operations

Malise Lewis (She/Her)

Vice President of Events

Marlene McQuaig - Beck (She/Her)

Operations Manager

Megan Nuttall (She/Her)

Finance Associate

IT Manager

Kristopher Thompson

Sponsorship Coordinator

Diana North

Finance Committee Operations Support

Sponsorship Coordinator

Michael Dreger (He/Him)

Chris Scocco (He/Him)

Festival Merchandise Manager

Rob Ward (He/Him) Entertainment Director

Nate Moster (He/Him) Nick Marsili (He/Him)

Aaron Darden Minal Patel

Youth & Family Engagement Manager

Sponsorship Director

Linda Lindamood

Jacob Vires (He/Him)

Leo Salazar (He/El) Marketing Director

IT Support

TRANS & NONBINARY TASK FORCE FELLOWS Britney Stinson (She/Her)

Parade Manager

Jess Hunt (They/Them)

Tiffani Jordan (She/Her)

Maddie Boucher (They/Them)

Social Media Manager

Tyler Jones (He/They)

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ATTORNEYS ORANGE BLOSSOM LAW 407-748-4887 OrangeBlossomLaw.com

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WINTER PARK PRIDE PROJECT 407-754-6333 WinterParkPrideProject.org

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