Issue 25.09: Queer Fringe
The 27th annual Orlando International Fringe Festival presents the Fringe-o-matic, GayDayS Inc. moves dates for 2019 event, while One Magical Weekend, Girls in Wonderland remain, Big Brothers Big...
View ArticlePHOTOS: St. Petersburg breaks records at Equality Florida’s 2018 gala
Equality Florida’s 2018 St. Pete Gala was held May 12 at the city’s Mahaffey Theater, raising a record total of $354,287 to support the organization’s work. A total of 708 attendees dined, danced and...
View ArticleIssue 25.10: 10 Years Later
A decade after Caylee Anthony went missing, former Orange County CSI Robin Maynard-Harris recalls the events that captivated a nation, Pulse interim memorial opens to the public, Jane Castor officially...
View ArticleGD2018: Watermark’s Complete Guide to Orlando’s Big Gay Weekend
The most comprehensive listing of all the events and fun surrounding the first week in June, celebrating 28 years of Gay Day at Disney! The post GD2018: Watermark’s Complete Guide to Orlando’s Big Gay...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Comedian Chaunte Wayans brought the laughs to Girls in Wonderland
Comedian Chaunte Wayans and emcee Anna Lepeley brought the house down at the Improv Comedy Club at Pointe Orlando June 1. Around 250 people filled the Improv for the Girls in Wonderland event. Wayans...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Parliament House Orlando brings the Gay Days party with Alaska...
Alaska Thunderf*ck performed at the world famous Parliament House Orlando for its Friday night Gay Days at Parliament House concert June 1. Along with the “RuPaul’s Drag Race” winner, the night...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Tidal Wave goes Under Construction at Disney Springs host hotel
Big sexy bellies, glow sticks and singlets were the name of the game at Tidal Wave’s Under Construction Party in the main ballroom of the Holiday Inn at Disney Springs June 2. The music and fun was...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Deborah Cox performs at Parliament House for Gay Days 2018
Thousands of people flocked to Parliament House to see Deborah Cox live in concert on June 2. Cox played hits such as “Things Just Ain’t the Same” and “Absolutely Not.” Cox also celebrated the 20th...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Chantel Reshae wins Miss GayDayS 2018
A new Miss GayDayS was crowned at the fifth annual Miss GayDayS pageant at the DoubleTree by Hilton at SeaWorld June 1. Hosted by ChiChi LaRue and Coco Montrese, seven queens competed for the crown...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Life was a HardHat Cabaret at the Tidal Wave Party
Tidal Wave Party held its HardHat Cabaret Show at the Holiday Inn Disney Springs June 1. The “not your usual drag show” mixed drag with live musical performances featuring Ginger Minj, Delighted...
View ArticlePHOTOS: The Cheaters take the stage at The Abbey in Orlando
Bee-Dazzled Promotions was back at The Abbey in Orlando June 1 with Tampa’s rockin’ and rollin’ cover band, The Cheaters. Fans were treated to a night of rock ‘n’ roll in what is becoming a Gay Days...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Hamburger Mary’s Broadway Brunch Bunch get into the Gay Days spirit
Hamburger Mary’s Orlando held its Gay Days-inspired Broadway Brunch, with hosts Nicky Monet and Angel Sheridan and the Broadway Brunch Bunch, June 3. The show featured great song and dance numbers,...
View Articleissue 25.11: In The Beginning
With changes to Orlando’s Big Gay Weekend coming in 2019, we look back on the history of Gay Day at the Magic Kingdom and how we got from there to here, two years after later, groups and individuals...
View ArticlePHOTOS: UCF’s Rosen College of Hospitality hosts Florida LGBT-Allies Summit
The 7th annual Florida LGBT-Allies Diversity Summit was held this past Friday at the University of Central Florida’s Rosen College of Hospitality. Companies from across the state sent representatives...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Kissimmee PrideFest 2018
The second annual PrideFest Kissimmee was held this past June 9 at the Kissimmee Civic Center to a large crowd enjoying the open display of LGBTQ pride. Miss Sammy and Lisa Lane hosted the...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Tampa Bay shows its Pride with the Rays’ Pride Night
St. Petersburg | The Tampa Bay Rays faced off against the Seattle Mariners June 8 at Tropicana Field for the team’s 13th annual Pride Night. LGBTQ organizations from across Tampa Bay gathered their own...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Polk Pride in the Park
Munn Park in downtown Lakeland was the site of Polk Pride in the Park this past Saturday. A large crowd came out to be visible as members of the LGBTQ+ community and to show their support. Drag...
View ArticlePHOTOS: St. Pete Pride 2018 begins with the Stonewall Opening Reception
St. Petersburg | St. Pete Pride’s Sweet 16 officially began June 20 with the Stonewall St. Pete Pride Reception party at the Museum of Fine Arts. The evening was hosted and sponsored by the museum and...
View ArticlePHOTOS: St. Petersburg raises Pride Flag for fifth year
St. Petersburg | The city of St. Petersburg once again shared its commitment to the LGBTQ community by raising the Pride flag above City Hall June 21. Community leaders and advocates gathered for the...
View ArticlePHOTOS: St. Pete Pride parties on the rooftop at the Kimpton Hotel Zamora
St. Petersburg | St. Pete Pride kicked off its 16th year of festivities on top of the Kimpton Hotel Zamora at St. Pete Beach June 21. Pride-goers drank and danced the night away against panoramic views...
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