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Saturday, September 26, 2026
Bear Bash Host Hotel, Orlando
Orlando, FL, United StatesThe marquee event — the Bear, Leather & Uniform (BLU) Ball, the big Saturday-night dance the whole weekend builds toward, followed by after-hours.
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Fri, Oct 16
10 PM - 2 AM
Southern Nights Orlando, Orlando
Sat, Oct 17
12 PM - 10 PM
Lake Eola Park & Downtown Orlando
Come Out With Pride 2026 — Orlando's LGBTQ+ celebration at Lake Eola: the fireworks, the weekend's gay parties and bars, and where to stay.
Sat, Oct 17
12 PM - 10 PM
Lake Eola Park, Orlando
Sat, Oct 17
4 PM - 7 PM
Orange Ave, Downtown Orlando
Sat, Oct 17
10 PM - 3 AM
Southern Nights Orlando, Orlando
Sat, Oct 17
10 PM - 2 AM
District Dive, Orlando
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