Part of the Gay Orlando Guide — bars, events & things to do.

Saturday, October 17, 2026
Lake Eola Park & Downtown Orlando
Lake Eola Park, Orlando, FL 32801Central Florida's biggest LGBTQ+ celebration — and one of the largest Pride festivals in the Southeast — returns to Lake Eola Park in 2026, 21 years after its 2005 debut. A day-long festival, the Most Colorful Parade down Orange Avenue (4 PM), 250+ organizations, drag stages, live music, and a fireworks finale over Lake Eola. Saturday, October 17, 2026 (Pride weekend runs Oct 15–18). Free.
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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, Orlando

Sat, Oct 17
4 PM - 7 PM
Orange Ave, Downtown Orlando

Sat, Oct 17
10 PM - 2 AM
District Dive, Orlando

Sat, Oct 17
10 PM - 3 AM
Southern Nights Orlando, Orlando

Thu, Jun 3
12 PM - 12 AM
Walt Disney World Resort & Orlando
Gay Days Orlando 2027 runs June 3–6 at Walt Disney World — the original red-shirt weekend since 1991. Park days, pool parties, the gay bars, and where to stay.
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