GD2017: Watermark's Complete Guide to Orlando's Big Gay Weekend

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BY BILLY MANES

F COURSE THERE’S HEDONISM, GLUTTONY, SPLASHES OF WATER OVER THE TANNING BUTTER, but Orlando’s big gay weekend has far more to offer than that (or far less, should you like). Every year, we don our red shirts in solidarity with our brothers and sisters, cisgender, transgender and allies alike to make a statement to this town: We’ve got a bullhorn, and we’re going to use it.

What started as a mere bud of inclusion – even Cinderella-like subterfuge – has grown with the times into something that most of the region holds dear. It’s a day – or, rather, a week – for the LGBTQ community to grab the spotlight, grab a drink and believe in the fantasies that have kept many of us afloat.

Just after the weekend celebration in 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court voted

in favor of LGBTQ individuals going to the courthouse, signing some papers, grabbing a dress or a suit and getting hitched. This year, with the shift from the Obama administration to the Trump administration – one which seems fixated on knocking down the victories won by a fearless community that used to try to “recruit you” – the pertinence of Orlando’s annual gay celebration couldn’t be clearer. We need to remain visible, we need to remain vigilant and we need to keep those smiles on our faces, because if we don’t, we’ll lose our drive.

That’s what our big gay weekend is all about: sustaining the glory and the fellowship of a hard-won battle while fending off the cynicism of political turmoil. You know what helps? A pool party followed by “It’s a Small World.” No, really, it does.

Within these pages you will find an unparalleled resource guide to managing your weekend experience in our magical city. You’ll find events that range from foam parties to wine tastings and everything in between. You’ll find yourself, we hope, or at least something to do with yourself when you may be feeling a little out of loop, off the rails, out of the zeitgeist.

Don’t worry. You’re not alone. We’re all here. But, if there were any year to show your true colors – preferably red in T-shirt fashion – this is the one. Let’s let the haters know who we are. Let’s let the lovers know we are. Let’s take a dive in the deep end and come up laughing.

This is what this weekend is all about.

And yes, it still matters.

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Your guide to navigating all of the gay events that will set your weekend alight COMPILED BY KIRK HARTLAGE 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 select events for free. In many cases advance-purchase discounts and multi-event passes are available. See intro page for specific Web site information.

TUESDAY, MAY 30 GayDayS® Kickoff Party

6 P.M. – 10 P.M. STK ORLANDO AT DISNEY SPRINGS

The GayDayS gang gets their party started tonight with Coco Montrese and Steve Erics at this new chic lounge and traditional steakhouse hybrid. $20

Trivia Tuesday

5 P.M. – 9 P.M. PARLIAMENT HOUSE VIDEO LOUNGE

Trivia master Doug Ba’aser hosts the resort’s weekly casual trivia with an added splash of attitude. No cover

6:30 P.M. – 9:30 P.M. HA.M.BURGER MARY’S

Orlando’s Dynamic Drag Duo Miss Sammy and Carol Lee host a special edition of Drag Bingo. No cover

Hip Hop Tuesday

TUESDAY TO WEDNESDAY

TIME TO GET YOUR GAY ON!

Drag Bingo

8 P.M. – 3 A.M. PARLIAMENT HOUSE

Traditionally it’s the resort’s biggest Hip Hop night of the year, with DJ Saxwell. $TBA

Bearaoke

9 P.M. – 1 A.M. PARLIAMENT HOUSE – BEAR DEN

Team Trivia

7 P.M. HAMBURGER MARY’S

Cubby KJ Pat hosts tonight’s bear-friendly karaoke. No cover

Doug Ba’aser asks the questions; tonight’s games feature special GayDayS and Disney trivia! No cover

WEDNESDAY, MAY 31

GayDayS® Drag Bingo

Taylor’s Fun House 6 P.M. STONEWALL BAR

Sponsored by the Orlando City Bear Club, tonight features special GayDayS and Disney-themed Trivia and other games hosted by DJ Cap’n Kirk. No cover

Bingo Untucked

6 P.M. – 9 P.M. PARLIAMENT HOUSE VIDEO LOUNGE

Chantel Reshae untucks her Bingo balls here every Wednesday. No cover

7:30 P.M. DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD – BIG TOP SHOWROOM

Yet another installment of the world’s favorite parlor game, this time hosted by Harmony Breeze and Alexis Mateo. $20

Wound Up Wednesday

11 P.M. PARLIAMENT HOUSE – DISCO

Gidget Galore hosts a special Gay Days Weekend-themed edition of the anything-goes variety show. No cover before 10:30 p.m.

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SCHEDULE FROM PG.11

THURSDAY TO FRIDAY

THURSDAY, JUNE 1

SUGGESTED THEME PARKS: DISNEY’S ANIMAL KINGDOM & SEAWORLD

My Big Gay Game Show

5 P.M. – 9 P.M. PARLIAMENT HOUSE – VIDEO LOUNGE

“Glitter and Be Gay Day-ed” with hostess Gidget Galore at today’s ga.m.es! No cover

A Taste of GayDayS®

6 P.M. – 10 P.M. DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD – BIG TOP SHOWROOM

Taste-test food and adult beverages from a variety of restaurants, vineyards and breweries. This event has everybody talking, napping, then talking some more. $50

Tidal Wave Craft Beer Tasting 8 P.M. HOLIDAY INN ORLANDO, LAKE BUENA VISTA – PALM BREEZES BAR PATIO

Enjoy a sampling of micro-brews with macrobears while viewing two Disney theme park fireworks shows. $40

P.I. at P.H.

8 P.M. – 3 A.M. PARLIAMENT HOUSE

The Parliament House celebrates Gay Day nights gone by at this Pleasure Island-themed party. No cover until 11 p.m.. $10

DEBBIE GIBSON FRIDAY, JUNE 2

PARLIAMENT HOUSE, 410 N.ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAIL

It was just another foolish beat of your heart if you thought that Miss Debbie Gibson would not be returning to Orlando for another spin around your collection of heartbroken 45s. Gibson, who went through her “Deborah” phase for a bit there but bounced right back, now embraces her early catalog that includes such effervescent hits as “Only in my Dreams” and “Electric Youth.”

She’s basically electric and forever young. $15 advance, $20 at the door

Traffic Jam

9 P.M. – 2 A.M. EMBER: 42 W. CENTRAL BLVD.

Girls in Wonderland kick-off event takes over Downtown Orlando’s hottest indoor/outdoor venue; ladies send signals via glow necklaces – red equals stop, yellow for caution, and green means go! Music by DJ Citizen Jane. $15

FRIDAY, JUNE 2

SUGGESTED THEME PARKS: DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS AND UNIVERSAL’S ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE

Miss GayDayS® Pageant

7:15 P.M. DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD – BIG TOP SHOWROOM

Coco Montrese and Chi Chi LaRue host this Tim Burtonthemed drag race where the winner receives a contract to represent GayDayS Inc. throughout the year. $45

RipTide

7 P.M. – 2 A.M. DISNEY’S TYPHOON LAGOON

The weekend’s longestrunning party comes complete with water slides, a giant wave pool, and dancing on the beach with DJ Mike Cruz and DJ Shane Stiel. $100

Out for Laughs

7:30 P.M. – 9:30 P.M. SHERATON LBV RESORT

Headliner TBD. $30

Gay Days® @ Parliament House 8 P.M. – 3 A.M. PARLIAMENT HOUSE

Shake your love with Debbie Gibson, along with the Footlight Players, DJ Brianna, DJ Scott Robert and a handful of adult film stars. $20

Dining with the Divas: Flashback Fridays 8:30 P.M. HAMBURGER MARY’S

The Minx, Aysia Black and Nicky Monet perform at the popular downtown burger joint. No cover Continued on page 18 

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FRIDAY TO SATURDAY

Bee-Dazzled Events presents the Cheaters Live at the Abbey, a benefit for the Barber Fund

8 P.M. – 12 A.M. THE ABBEY, 100 S. EOLA DRIVE

TIDAL WAVE WEEKEND SCHEDULE FROM PG.13

SATURDAY, JUNE 3

HOLIDAY INN ORLANDO, LAKE BUENA VISTA

Girls in Wonderland 9 P.M. – 2 A.M. HOUSE OF BLUES DOWNTOWN DISNEY

GIW moves its signature event, the largest and most popular women’s party of the weekend, to Friday night; music

by DJ Whitney Day and DJ Gigi. $32

GayDayS® Soiree

10 P.M. – 11:30 P.M. DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD – BIG TOP SHOWROOM

This dessert soiree features appearances from the Mr. GayDayS Leather competition, the fresh-fromcompeting Miss GayDayS contestants, and music from DJ Chris Adams. $15

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It wouldn’t be a true gay weekend without Tidal Wave crashing upon Lake Buena Vista.

This year, expect a full weekend of wetness and frivolity as the masses ebb and flow through the Holiday Inn at Lake Buena Vista for some well-deserved hydration. There will be “resurrections” (which we think are a bit like the hair of the dog), capsizing and shipwrecking. But the best part is that there will be Martha Wash. Hey, you wanted water?

It’s raining men. $60 weekend pass

Tidal Wave Drag Down Show

10 P.M. – 12 A.M. HOLIDAY INN ORLANDO, LAKE BUENA VISTA

With Wet-n-Wild all dried up, the weekend’s premiere bear event brings three drag favorites to the stage: Bob the Drag Queen, Alaska Thunderfuck, and Orlando’s own Ginger Minj. Sold-out!

Afterglow

2 A.M. – 5 P.M. SHERATON LAKE BUENA VISTA RESORT

A women’s afterhours party with DJ TBA. $10

Cadabra

2 A.M. – 8 A.M. B RESORT AND SPA

The One Magical Weekend gang continue the weekend’s circuit party traditions; tonight’s music by DJ Twisted Dee and Martin Fry. $69

The ladies who rock are going to make some noise to raise lots of money for cancer prevention and treatment in the downtown core. Doors open at 7 p.m. $12

Family Weekend in GayDayS® Orlando 7 P.M.

Bring the whole gang, young and old! Disney Hollywood Studios at Hollywood Scoops

SATURDAY, JUNE 3 SUGGESTED THEME PARKS: MAGIC KINGDOM & UNIVERSAL STUDIOS

GayDayS® XXX Porn Bingo

2 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD – BIG TOP SHOWROOM,

adult film stars Dallas Steele, Wesley Woods, Sean Duran and Jack Hunter get their O-69 on at this event that contains theatrical nudity. $30 Continued on page 20 

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EXPOS 2017 NOT THAT WE’D PERPETUATE STEREOTYPES, but no one does shopping quite like the LGBT community.

That’s probably what makes the numerous expos at the various host hotels so popular. Think of it as a mini-mall for the mind... and merch!

GayDayS® Expo DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD

SCHEDULE FROM PG.18

Love! onePULSE Cabaret Show 7 P.M. – 10 P.M. DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD – BIG TOP BALLROOM

This show features Broadway musical segments and performances; 100% of the proceeds go directly to the onePULSE Foundation. $40

Cabaret Dinner Show 8:30 P.M. HAMBURGER MARY’S

With over 100 vendors, the mack-daddy of expos features vendors indoors and out plus an adults-only leather and fetish auxiliary hall.

Girls In Wonderland Expo

SHERATON LAKE BUENA VISTA RESORT

Takes place at each of the GIW pool parties, with numerous vendors and non-profits.

FRIDAY, JUNE 2: 12 NOON-5 PM SATURDAY, JUNE 3: 12 NOON-5 PM SUNDAY, JUNE 4: 12 NOON- 5 PM

THURSDAY, JUNE 1: 10 AM-7 PM FRIDAY, JUNE 2: 10 AM-7 PM SATURDAY, JUNE 3: 10 AM-7 PM SUNDAY, JUNE 4: 10 AM- 4 PM

Parliament House Resort Vendor Fair

Tidal Wave Weekend Expo

PARLIAMENT HOUSE COURTYARD

Various local vendors FRIDAY, JUNE 2: 8 PM-2 AM SATURDAY, JUNE 3: 8 PM-2 AM SUNDAY, JUNE 4: 6 PM- 2 AM

HOLIDAY INN LAKE BUENA VISTA DOWNTOWN

Featuring fashions in cub- and bear-friendly sizes THURSDAY, JUNE 1: 10 AM-2 AM FRIDAY, JUNE 2: 10 AM-2 AM SATURDAY, JUNE 3: 2 PM-5 PM, 7 PM-10 PM SUNDAY, JUNE 4: 10 AM- 2 PM

One Magical Weekend B RESORT & SPA

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Drag legend Leigh Shannon hosts the weekly revue at the popular downtown LGBT bar and grille. No cover

Gay Days® @ Parliament House 8 P.M. – 3 A.M. PARLIAMENT HOUSE

Grammy winner Macy Gray makes her first-ever Gay Days Weekend appearance; with DJ Brianna, DJ Scott Robert, The Footlight Players, adult film stars, and a foa.m. party. $30

Tidal Wave Wine & Cheese Tasting 8 P.M. – 10 P.M. HOLIDAY INN, ORLANDO, LAKE BUENA VISTA

FRIDAY, JUNE 2: 10 AM-6 PM SATURDAY, JUNE 3: 10 AM-6 PM SUNDAY, JUNE 4: 10 AM-2 PM

Climax

9 P.M. – 2 A.M. CHEYENNE SALOON – 126 W. CHURCH ST.

The Girls in Wonderland delay this year’s Climax to Try specialty cheeses, charcuterie Saturday night; with and accompaniments expertly DJ Pat Pat. $15 paired with a selection of fine wines, all while viewing two Disney theme park fireworks shows. $40

Red Vol. 2: #LoveWins 9 P.M. – 2 A.M. HOUSE OF BLUES

The Girls in Wonderland move their main event to Friday night, the One Magical Weekend boys celebrate freedom, expression and individuality... while encouraging everyone to wear red! Music by DJ Paulo and DJ Deanne. $77.25 Continued on page 29 

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WET

AND WILD There’s no better way to cool off from a hot gay weekend than a pool party!

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KIRK HARTLAGE

VERY WISE WOMAN ONCE SAID, “Let’s get soaking wet!” She may have had the first weekend of June in Orlando in mind when she made that proclamation; pool parties are among the most popular events of every Gay Days Weekend… provided the weather cooperates. When it does there’s a parade of swimsuit styles to be seen, all set to a DJsupplied musical soundtrack, with appearances by the occasional special guest. (Hello drag legend Chi Chi LaRue and club icon Martha Wash!)

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 31 THURSDAY, JUNE 1 GAYDAYS®

GAYDAYS®

The Midway Pool Party

The Midway Pool Party: Freakshow 10 am-4 pm: DJ Aracely Manterola 4 pm-5 pm: DJ Luke Hampel. $35

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD

Noon-5 pm: DJ Tex-Flex. $25 5 pm-10 pm: DJ Frank-O 10 pm-3 am: DJ Chris Adams. $25

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5 pm-10 pm: DJ Luke Hampel 10 pm-3 am: Pumpkin Spice. $45 The Arena Pool Party 10 am-4 pm: DJ Matt Effect 4 pm-5 pm: DJ Chris Tavi. $35 5 pm-10 pm: DJ Chris Tavi 10 pm-2 am: DJ Amy Alderman. $45

TIDAL WAVE WEEKEND

HOLIDAY INN LAKE BUENA VISTA DOWNTOWN

2 pm-6 pm: Early Arrivals Party with DJ Cubby 6 pm-10 pm: Embarkation, sponsored

by Orlando City Bear Club, with DJ Cap’n Kirk 10 pm-2 am: Bon Voyage with DJ Brayden Marc. $60 (Weekend pass)

FRIDAY, JUNE 2 GAYDAYS®

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD

The Midway Pool Party: Bearwatch!

Hosted by Bearonce 10 am-4 pm: DJ Chomper 4 pm-5pm: DJ DeGiacinto. $35 5 pm-10 pm: DJ DeGiacinto 10 pm-3 am: DJ Alex Ferbeyre. $45 The Arena Pool Party 10 am-4 pm: DJ Sushiman 4 pm-5 pm: DJ J Warren. $35 5 pm-10 pm: DJ J Warren 10 pm-2 am: DJ Jack Reina. $45

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HOLIDAY INN LAKE BUENA VISTA DOWNTOWN

4 pm-5pm: DJ Joe Ross. $35 5 pm-10 pm: DJ Joe Ross 10 pm-3 am: DJ Chi Chi LaRue. $45

11 am-2 pm: Flashback Friday Part 1, with DJ Mike 2 pm-6 pm: Flashback Friday Part 2, The Arena Pool Party with DJ Bill James 6 pm-10 pm: Capsized Part 10 am-4 pm: DJ Chris Adams 1, with DJ Barry Huffine 10 pm-2 am: Capsized Part 4 pm-5 pm: DJ Alex Ferbeyre. $35 2, with DJ Chuck Knowles 5 pm-10 pm: DJ Alex Ferbeyre GIRLS IN 10 pm-2 am: WONDERLAND DJ Chomper. $45 SHERATON LAKE BUENA VISTA RESORT

Courtyard Pools 12 Noon-5 pm: WET Pool Party, with DJs TBA. $20

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Main Pool 12 Noon-6 pm: THERAPY, with DJ Edil Hernandez & DJ Ben Baker. $30

SATURDAY, JUNE 3 GAYDAYS® DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD

TIDAL WAVE WEEKEND

HOLIDAY INN LAKE BUENA VISTA DOWNTOWN

11 am-2 pm: Resurrection Part 1, with DJ Rocker Bear 2 pm-6 pm: Resurrection Part 2, with DJ Moose 6 pm-10 pm: Capsized, with DJ Danny G 10 pm-2 am: Shipwrecked, featuring Martha Wash, with DJ Gary Hudgins. $60 (Weekend pass)

GIRLS IN WONDERLAND

The Midway Pool SHERATON LAKE BUENA Party: Illumin8!

VISTA RESORT Featuring evening performances, giveaways Courtyard Pools and glow gear.

12 Noon-5 pm: SPLASH pool party, 10 am-4 pm: with DJs TBA. $20 DJ Nancy Starr

ONE MAGICAL WEEKEND B RESORT & SPA

Main Pool 12 Noon-6 pm: THERAPY, with DJ JB Burgos & DJ Guy Scheiman. $30

PARLIAMENT HOUSE PARLIAMENT HOUSE RESORT POOL

Noon-5 pm: DJ Scott Roberts; Pool Games with Gidget Galore.

No cover

SUNDAY, JUNE 8 GAYDAYS®

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD

The Arena Evening Pool Party: onePULSE Tea Dance Featuring appearances

by Pulse Nightclub performers Neema and Angelica Sanchez 5 pm-10 pm: DJ FLAWless 10 pm-2 am: DJ Infinite. $45

GIRLS IN WONDERLAND SHERATON LAKE BUENA VISTA RESORT

Courtyard Pools 12 Noon-5 pm: Pumps vs Pants, with DJ Citizen Jane. $20

ONE MAGICAL WEEKEND

The Midway B RESORT & SPA Pool Party: Main Pool Therapeutic 12 Noon-6 pm: Sundaze 10 am-4 pm: DJ Joe Ross THERAPY, with DJ Manny Lehman & Nexus Radio 4 pm-5pm: DJ Tristan DJ Contest Winner. $30 Jaxx. $35 5 pm-10 pm: DJ Tristan Jaxx 10 pm-3 am: DJ Hcetor Fonseca. $45 The Arena Daytime Pool Party 10 am-4 pm: DJ DeGiacinto 4 pm-5 pm: DJ FLAWless. $35

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SCHEDULE FROM PG.20

SUNDAY

Cadabra

2 A.M. – 8 A.M. B RESORT AND SPA

The One Magical Weekend gang continue their series of late-night dance parties, with DJ Ivan Gomez and DJ Nacho Chapado. $69

Family Weekend in GayDayS Orlando

MORE FUN FOR YOUR FAMILY WEARING RED AND CELEBRATING UNITY THROUGHOUT THE MAGIC KINGDOM.

11 a.m.: Casey Jr. Splash and Soak Station in Fantasyland.

7 p.m.: The Incredibles Dance Party in Tomorrowland.

7:30 PM: GROUP PICTURE at The Incredibles Dance Party in Tomorrowland.

Indie Rock

KERI HILSON SUNDAY, JUNE 4 PARLIAMENT HOUSE

Following on the exposure she recieved from popping up in Usher and Ne-Yo single campaigns, Hilson released her debut album In a Perfect World... in 2009 rocketing her into the Billboard Top Five. Singles like “Energy” and “Return the Favor” (which featured Timbaland) sealed Hilson’s place in the pop-R&B pantheon. She took a few years off, then Hilson released L.I.A.R. last year. A strong advocate for HIV/AIDS causes and health in general, Hilson has proven to be a powerhouse among her peers. $30

SUNDAY, JUNE 4 SUGGESTED THEME PARKS: EPCOT, I-DRIVE 360, DISCOVERY COVE, LEGOLAND

Broadway Brunch

12 P.M. HAMBURGER MARY’S

In honor of the weekend, today’s show – hosted by The Minx and Nicky Monet – is a salute to all-things Disney. No cover

Gay Days® @ Parliament House 3 P.M. – 3 A.M. PARLIAMENT HOUSE

The resort’s biggest tea dance of the year features a fashion show by Marco Marco, beats by DJ Brianna and DJ Scott Robert, three shows by The Footlight Players, a trio of porn stars, and a foam. party. $10 before 6 p.m. $30

Mr. GayDayS Leather Competition

6 P.M. DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD – BIG TOP SHOWROOM

Traditional categories such as Pecs and Personality, Formal Leather, and Jocks are part of this all-new competition; the title-holder will be entered into the 2018 International Mr. Leather Competition. $30

7 P.M. – 12 A.M. SHERATON LAKE BUENA VISTA RESORT

This Girls in Wonderland closing event typically features girls with guitars. $10

Cadabra

10 P.M. – 6 A.M. B RESORT AND SPA

One Magical Weekend closes out their weekend of afterhours parties with DJ Oscar Velazquez and DJ Power Infinity. $69

Family Weekend in GayDayS Orlando

MORE FUN TO WIND DOWN THE WEEKEND WITH THE KIDDOS.

11 a.m.: Epcot at the small splash pad on the walkway to World Showcase.

7 p.m.: Epcot at ImageWorks (in the Journey Into Imagination attraction).

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