Some supporters say they feel they're openly shamed for their political opinions - at times more than they're shamed for their sexual orientation. "I'm pretty damn sure there are more gays who voted for Trump but won't admit it." We're not some little small minority," he said. Other Trump-supporting members of the LGBT community have echoed Moran's opinions, including Gays for Trump President Peter Boykin, who suspects that Trump got closer to 25 percent of the LGBT vote. He added, " people are shamed into lying that they didn't vote for Donald Trump. "The beauty of a secret ballot is no one is going to know who you vote for except you," said Charles Moran, a gay Republican who voted for Trump. They cite the difficulty of not only coming out as LGBT but also coming out as a Republican. You can also enjoy prime seating in the grandstands during the parade.įor more details, visit and /comeoutwithpride.Politics 2016 Has Been A Mixed Bag For LGBT Politicsīut LGBT supporters of the president find this hard to believe. The VIP experience is sponsored by Tito's and includes access to the air-conditioned tent, an open bar (2:00pm – 9:00pm), delicious light bites (1:00pm – 7:00pm), and a Glam Bar so that guests can get glittered up before enjoying the photo booth. VIP tickets are available for $85-$105 prior to the event ($95-$115 day of). When: Saturday, October 14, 2017, 12-10pmĬost: FREE, except for special ticketed events VIP tickets available
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The event is FREE and open to the public, with VIP tickets for sale featuring exclusive opportunities throughout the day. Join LGBTQ+ community members and allies as we come together for an unforgettable daylong festival! Gather your friends to watch The Most Colorful Parade at 4pm and be sure to visit more than 100 vendors at the Pride Marketplace and SponsorWalk between noon and 7pm. The Big Gay Brunch, presented by Orlando Immunology Center, features an amazing brunch spread, bottomless mimosas, Tito’s Bloody Marys, DJs and live performances. Get ready to party as Hamburger Mary’s Orlando transforms Church Street into the biggest block party in town! The countdown to Pride Weekend ramps up with energetic performances in a dazzling social setting that’s not to be missed. Dancing and music will be a huge part of this year’s festival, and you can show off your own moves at the #KeepDancingOrlando dance zone along E. In honor and remembrance of those who lost their lives at Pulse, this year’s theme is #KeepDancingOrlando.
And its importance has only grown since the Pulse nightclub tragedy. Whether you’re a member of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally, Pride is the perfect place to come together and make a difference. This year’s festival features a host of events, including the daylong festival and 4pm parade around Orlando, live entertainment, a dancing zone, opportunities to take action and get involved with impactful organizations, food and drink, and more. It also corresponds with National Gay and Lesbian History Month and National Coming Out Day (October 11).
This annual event is a lively celebration and show of support for the LGBTQ+ community with a mission to raise awareness and fight for making a difference in the local community. Now, it’s time to come together again and stand united for a celebration of love in all its forms at the annual Orlando Come Out With Pride festival on October 14, 2017. We have faced incredible challenges as a city over the past several years, but despite those setbacks, we’ve proven relentless in remaining strong and unified. Strong, welcoming, resilient…these words all come to mind when I think of Orlando and its amazing, diverse community.