What is the Gay Neighborhood in Orlando?
Orlando's LGBTQ+ scene is spread across several interconnected neighborhoods rather than concentrated in a single gayborhood. The main hubs are Thornton Park, Mills 50, and the Church Street corridor downtown.
Thornton Park & Mills 50
East of downtown, Thornton Park (centered around Washington Street and Summerlin Avenue near Lake Eola) has a strong LGBTQ+ resident population with walkable cafes, boutiques, and restaurants. Just north, the Mills 50 district along Mills Avenue is home to Savoy Orlando and a mix of LGBTQ+-friendly businesses. The adjacent Milk District along East Colonial Drive near Bumby Avenue hosts Southern Nights Orlando, the city's flagship gay nightclub, along with District Dive and Barcodes Orlando.
Church Street & Downtown
The Church Street area downtown is another LGBTQ+ nightlife hub, with Hamburger Mary's (110 W Church St) hosting drag shows and Stonewall Bar (741 W Church St) serving as a neighborhood gay bar. Lake Eola Park, just east of downtown, is the heart of Orlando's annual Pride celebration.
Pulse Memorial
The Orlando Health Pulse Memorial Paver Garden at 1912 S Orange Ave honors the 49 victims of the June 12, 2016 tragedy and was designated a National Memorial in 2023.
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