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Fort Lauderdale Gay Events- October 3, 2011

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An Evening in Paradise
An Evening in Paradise, a benefit for the Pride Center at Equality Park, will be held on Saturday, November 5 from
7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Paradise Point in  Fort Lauderdale. Open bar, great food, deejay and other entertainment, valet parking. Tickets are $100 per person (limited to 300 people so get your tickets early). For more information and to purchase tickets, go to www.glccsf.org.. Tickets will not be sold at the event. Special guests include Michael Holtz (Mr. Gay USA 2011) and Logan Voxx (Out 100 for 2011).

NOVEMBER T-DANCE
Sunday, November 6 from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at The Depot Cabana Bar & Grill, 2935 N Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale with DJ D-Stu. Great drink specials and full menu plus giveaways.

“STAND UP AND RIDE IT”
Six hysterical and critically-acclaimed comedians will take to the stage November 7 for “Stand Up and Ride It: A Night of Comedy to Fight AIDS,” the first of its kind, red carpet event to benefit this year’s SMART Ride 8. The event begins at 8 p.m. and takes place at Lips restaurant, 1421 E Oakland Park Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale. All proceeds from the event will go to SMART Ride, a two-day, 165-mile bike ride from Miami to Key West.

The “Stand Up and Ride It” comedy show will feature local and nationally-recognized comedians Lisa Corrao, Forrest Shaw, Jessica Gross, Adrian Mesa, Daniel Reskin and Will Watkins.  An open cash bar and $1,000 in raffle items and giveaways will be available at the show. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $30 for VIP. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.RideItShow.com.

STONEWALL SPIRIT OF PRIDE AWARDS
The Stonewall National Library and Archives will honor Elaine Noble and Joel Burns with their Stonewall Heritage of Pride and Stonewall Spirit of Pride Awards at their Our Stars event on November 11. Library patrons will gather for a private reception with Noble and Burns. Stonewall will present the Stonewall Heritage of Pride Award to Elaine and the Stonewall Spirit of Pride Award to Joel at the reception from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information on how you can join the celebration, please visit www.stonewallnationalmuseum.org and click on the “Our Stars Tickets” link.

GET AMPED!
Join over 75 swimmers on Saturday, November 12 for the first-ever GET AMPED! South Florida 1.5-mile Swim, helping GLAAD to amplify the voice of  the LGBT community. The GET AMPED! swim will bring together residents, visitors and local businesses in support of equality. Check in at 7:30 a.m., starting gun goes off at 9 a.m. and the swim should be over at noon for a finish line celebration. The swim begins at Tower 11 (W Hotel) and ends at Tower 3 by the Swimming Hall of Fame on Fort Lauderdale Beach. For more information and to sign up or donate today, visit: www.glaad.org/getamped/florida.

Get a Room

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By Cliff Dunn

Invoking the legendary 1970s and 1980s T-Dances at Fort Lauderdale’s long-dead Marlin Beach Resort, and the 1990s version at Club Caribbean Resort, The Depot Cabana Bar & Grill on Federal Highway has launched its Sunday T with a cross-promotion at the adjacent America’s Best Inn & Suites, which makes for an affordable Summer Staycation. The hotel – less than a mile from Wilton Drive and Fort Lauderdale’s beaches – is offering a $149 weekend special (Friday through Sunday night stay) when guests mention The Depot. Says Depot owner Jim Babb: “This is a great and very affordable alternative to some of the more costly choices for accommodations elsewhere in Fort Lauderdale and Wilton Manors. Instead of spending $150 to $200 a night in another establishment, you can spend a third of that and bank the difference or spend it shopping and dining – and having a great time at The Depot.”

Grape Expectations

Following the closing of The Painted Pickle delicatessen on Wilton Drive this spring, its business space was briefly occupied by the briefly open Drive Café, which marked its own swansong last month with an auction of its accoutrements (tables, chairs, food cases, et al.). The now-empty bay won’t remain long unoccupied, as the owners of The Naked Grape Wine Bar have plans to move from their current location (2039 Wilton Drive) just up the street to the 2163 spot vacated by Pickle and Café. Owners Caleb Ben-Avram and Tim Slivinski say they are looking at an August 1 opening at their new digs.

Federal Court Judges: DOMA is Bankrupt

Yet another panel of jurists has found legal flaws within the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), the 1996 law that bars federal recognition of same-sex marriage, declaring that the law is unconstitutional.

In a decision last week of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California, Judge Thomas B. Donovan wrote: “In this court’s judgment, no legally married couple should be entitled to fewer bankruptcy rights than any other legally married couple.”

And, in an extremely rare action, 19 other judges, comprising the vast majority of the 24 judges of the Central District, also signed the ruling; the presence of the other judges’ names suggests that they would rule similarly to Donovan in their own courtrooms.

The case involved two men, Gene Douglas Balas and Carlos A. Morales, who were legally married under California’s marriage equality law. The couple wanted to file jointly for bankruptcy, but federal officials moved to dismiss their petition under DOMA. Balas and Morales requested that the court allow them to file jointly, and last week’s ruling was the result.

In his decision, the judge notably quoted a letter sent in February by U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to members of Congress. In that letter, Holder announced that, while the Obama administration would continue to enforce DOMA, it would no longer defend the law in court. In his 26- page opinion, Judge Donovan wrote: “The Holder Letter demonstrates that DOMA cannot withstand heightened scrutiny.”

Ciao, Pasta!

One of the area’s newest eateries is hosting a getting-to-know-you party at Fort Lauderdale Beach this Saturday, June 25. Oakland Park’s Ciao Pasta & Grill is inviting everyone (and they mean everyone) to their first annual Pre-July 4 Beach Party. Co-owner Brian Allan Harris promises “a great American Summer BBQ menu.” The soiree begins at 10 a.m. and costs $20 per person, which includes the aforementioned full American BBQ meal, water, assorted Drinks, and the like. Harris & Co.’s party will be held on Fort Lauderdale Beach where the parking starts ocean side on A1A. “This is a great spot, not as crowded,” says Harris, “we should have a nice space for our group and the water is absolutely beautiful there.” Attendees are requested to bring their own coolers and ice, beach chairs, towels and sun screen.

By the Numbers

• 29,000: Approximate number of words used by William Shakespeare in his plays

• 10,000: Approximate number of words invented by Shakespeare (never previously used in any surviving English literature)

• 6,000: Approximate number of words that only appear once in Shakespeare

• 2,026: Number of words attributed to Jesus Christ in the New Testament

• 2,262: Number of times the word “You” appears in songs by The Beatles.

 

 

 

 

 

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Invoking the legendary 1970s and 1980s
T-Dances at Fort Lauderdale’s long-dead
Marlin Beach Resort, and the 1990s
version at Club Caribbean Resort, The
Depot Cabana Bar & Grill on Federal
Highway has launched its Sunday T
with a cross-promotion at the adjacent
America’s Best Inn & Suites, which
makes for an affordable Summer
Staycation. The hotel – less than a mile
from Wilton Drive and Fort Lauderdale’s
beaches – is offering a $149 weekend special
(Friday through Sunday night stay)
when guests mention The Depot. Says
Depot owner Jim Babb: “This is a great
and very affordable alternative to some of
the more costly choices for accommodations
elsewhere in Fort Lauderdale and
Wilton Manors. Instead of spending $150
to $200 a night in another establishment,
you can spend a third of that and bank the
difference or spend it shopping and dining
– and having a great time at The
Depot.”
Grape Expectations
Following the closing of The Painted
Pickle delicatessen on Wilton Drive this
spring, its business space was briefly occupied
by the briefly open Drive Café, which
marked its own swansong last month with
an auction of its accoutrements (tables,
chairs, food cases, et al.). The now-empty
bay won’t remain long unoccupied, as the
owners of The Naked Grape Wine Bar
have plans to move from their current
location (2039 Wilton Drive) just up the
street to the 2163 spot vacated by Pickle
and Café. Owners Caleb Ben-Avram and
Tim Slivinski say they are looking at an
August 1 opening at their new digs.
Federal Court Judges:
DOMA is Bankrupt
Yet another panel of jurists has found
legal flaws within the federal Defense of
Marriage Act (DOMA), the 1996 law that
bars federal recognition of same-sex marriage,
declaring that the law is unconstitutional.
In a decision last week of the United
States Bankruptcy Court for the
Central District of California, Judge
Thomas B.

Donovan wrote: “In this
court’s judgment, no legally married couple
should be entitled to fewer bankruptcy
rights than any other legally married couple.”
And, in an extremely rare action, 19
other judges, comprising the vast majority
of the 24 judges of the Central District,
also signed the ruling; the presence of the
other judges’ names suggests that they
would rule similarly to Donovan in their
own courtrooms.
The case involved two men, Gene
Douglas Balas and Carlos A. Morales,
who were legally married under
California’s marriage equality law. The
couple wanted to file jointly for bankruptcy,
but federal officials moved to dismiss
their petition under DOMA. Balas and
Morales requested that the court allow
them to file jointly, and last week’s ruling
was the result.
In his decision, the judge notably quoted
a letter sent in February by U.S. Attorney
General Eric Holder to members of
Congress. In that letter, Holder announced
that, while the Obama administration
would continue to enforce DOMA, it would
no longer defend the law in court. In his 26-
page opinion, Judge Donovan wrote: “The
Holder Letter demonstrates that DOMA
cannot withstand heightened scrutiny.”
Ciao, Pasta!
One of the area’s newest eateries is hosting
a getting-to-know-you party at Fort
Lauderdale Beach this Saturday, June 25.
Oakland Park’s Ciao Pasta & Grill is
inviting everyone (and they mean everyone)
to their first annual Pre-July 4 Beach
Party. Co-owner Brian Allan Harris
promises “a great American Summer BBQ
menu.” The soiree begins at 10 a.m. and
costs $20 per person, which includes the
aforementioned full American BBQ meal,
water, assorted Drinks, and the like.
Harris & Co.’s party will be held on Fort
Lauderdale Beach where the parking
starts ocean side on A1A. “This is a great
spot, not as crowded,” says Harris, “we
should have a nice space for our group and
the water is absolutely beautiful there.”
Attendees are requested to bring their own
coolers and ice, beach chairs, towels and
sun screen.
By the Numbers
• 29,000: Approximate number of words
used by William Shakespeare in his
plays
• 10,000: Approximate number of words
invented by Shakespeare (never previously
used in any surviving English literature)
• 6,000: Approximate number of words
that only appear once in Shakespeare
• 2,026: Number of words attributed to
Jesus Christ in the New Testament
• 2,262: Number of times the word “You”
appears in songs by The BeatlesInvoking the legendary 1970s and 1980s T-Dances at Fort Lauderdale’s long-dead Marlin Beach Resort, and the 1990s version at Club Caribbean Resort, The Depot Cabana Bar & Grill on Federal Highway has launched its Sunday T with a cross-promotion at the adjacent America’s Best Inn & Suites, which makes for an affordable Summer Staycation. The hotel – less than a mile from Wilton Drive and Fort Lauderdale’s beaches – is offering a $149 weekend special (Friday through Sunday night stay) when guests mention The Depot. Says Depot owner Jim Babb: “This is a great and very affordable alternative to some of the more costly choices for accommodations elsewhere in Fort Lauderdale and Wilton Manors. Instead of spending $150 to $200 a night in another establishment, you can spend a third of that and bank the difference or spend it shopping and dining – and having a great time at The Depot.” Grape Expectations Following the closing of The Painted Pickle delicatessen on Wilton Drive this spring, its business space was briefly occupied by the briefly open Drive Café, which marked its own swansong last month with an auction of its accoutrements (tables, chairs, food cases, et al.). The now-empty bay won’t remain long unoccupied, as the owners of The Naked Grape Wine Bar have plans to move from their current location (2039 Wilton Drive) just up the street to the 2163 spot vacated by Pickle and Café. Owners Caleb Ben-Avram and Tim Slivinski say they are looking at an August 1 opening at their new digs. Federal Court Judges: DOMA is Bankrupt Yet another panel of jurists has found legal flaws within the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), the 1996 law that bars federal recognition of same-sex marriage, declaring that the law is unconstitutional. In a decision last week of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California, Judge Thomas B. Donovan wrote: “In this court’s judgment, no legally married couple should be entitled to fewer bankruptcy rights than any other legally married couple.” And, in an extremely rare action, 19 other judges, comprising the vast majority of the 24 judges of the Central District, also signed the ruling; the presence of the other judges’ names suggests that they would rule similarly to Donovan in their own courtrooms. The case involved two men, Gene Douglas Balas and Carlos A. Morales, who were legally married under California’s marriage equality law. The couple wanted to file jointly for bankruptcy, but federal officials moved to dismiss their petition under DOMA. Balas and Morales requested that the court allow them to file jointly, and last week’s ruling was the result. In his decision, the judge notably quoted a letter sent in February by U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to members of Congress. In that letter, Holder announced that, while the Obama administration would continue to enforce DOMA, it would no longer defend the law in court. In his 26- page opinion, Judge Donovan wrote: “The Holder Letter demonstrates that DOMA cannot withstand heightened scrutiny.” Ciao, Pasta! One of the area’s newest eateries is hosting a getting-to-know-you party at Fort Lauderdale Beach this Saturday, June 25. Oakland Park’s Ciao Pasta & Grill is inviting everyone (and they mean everyone) to their first annual Pre-July 4 Beach Party. Co-owner Brian Allan Harris promises “a great American Summer BBQ menu.” The soiree begins at 10 a.m. and costs $20 per person, which includes the aforementioned full American BBQ meal, water, assorted Drinks, and the like. Harris & Co.’s party will be held on Fort Lauderdale Beach where the parking starts ocean side on A1A. “This is a great spot, not as crowded,” says Harris, “we should have a nice space for our group and the water is absolutely beautiful there.” Attendees are requested to bring their own coolers and ice, beach chairs, towels and sun screen. By the Numbers • 29,000: Approximate number of words used by William Shakespeare in his plays • 10,000: Approximate number of words invented by Shakespeare (never previously used in any surviving English literature) • 6,000: Approximate number of words that only appear once in Shakespeare • 2,026: Number of words attributed to Jesus Christ in the New Testament • 2,262: Number of times the word “You” appears in songs by The Beatles

New Sunday Tradition is Born

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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – The new Royal Palms Resort and Spa started their new Sunday T-dance last weekend, picking up where the likes of the Marlin Beach Hotel and the Club Caribbean Resort left off years ago. Both former locations perfected the Sunday T-dance, but have long since been demolished.

Beach Place is where the former Marlin Beach once stood and the Harley Davidson dealership on N. Federal Highway is in the location of the former Club Caribbean. Both T-dance locations drew crowds from the tri-county area.

Hundreds of people lined around the block to attend the first of what will become a weekly event. The Royal Palms Resort and Spa T-dance will be held every Sunday from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Royal Palms Resort & Spa, 717 Breakers Avenue near Fort Lauderdale Beach. The T-dance features a full service bar and grill on premises, live deejay and ample parking. Cover charge, $5.

Florida Gay Events – April 28, 2011

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Fort Lauderdale

BEAR CODES PRESENTS SPLASH!
Saturday, April 30, from 2 to 8 p.m. in Fort Lauderdale at the Royal Palms Resort, 2901 Terramar Street. Monthly pool parties for bears, cubs, chubs, chasers and friends. Join them at the new Royal Palms Resort and Spa for the Official Opening Party of Splash with live deejays and more. The Royal Palms Boutique Hotel offers luxurious rooms, a full bar, a café serving great food and a full service spa and gym. And yes… a clothing-optional heated pool, so come in your swimsuits or your birthday suit… the choice is yours. As appreciation for your continued support of Bear Codes, they are extending to those that RSVP for the opening party event only, no cover charge (normal cover is $7). You must RSVP on Facebook to receive the free entry and you can only RSVP yourself. There will be an RSVP list at the door. Help spread the word and invite your friends on the invite link on the event page and give them a chance to RSVP and get the newest hottest pool party grand opening for free. Splash will be held monthly.

BEAR NATION T-DANCE
Tidal Wave kick-off party featuring Bear D.J. Bill James, spinning the classics and the music you love to dance and sing along to. Hot bear contest for a chance to win a VIP pass to Tidal Wave events during Gay Days in Orlando. Sunday May 1, 6 to 11 p.m. at The Manor Entertainment Complex, 2345 Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors. No cover. Hot man dancers and flaggers too. $15 import beer buckets, $12 domestic beer buckets, $10 Malibu Rum buckets and $20 Mojito pitchers.

KYLIE
Kylie – Aphrodite Live 2011 Tour in Fort Lauderdale. Saturday, May 7, from 7 to 11:00 p.m. at the Bank Atlantic Center, 1 Panther Pkwy in Fort Lauderdale.

IGLTA’s ANNUAL GLOBAL CONFERENCE
Unleash your hidden talents at IGLTA’s Annual Global Convention. Professionals from around the world will unite in Fort Lauderdale May 10-15, 2011, to network, educate, brainstorm and take LGBT tourism to unprecedented levels. Educational programming, Unleashed 2.0, will serve as the cornerstone of future business development. Sessions will cater to all experience levels in social media, internet marketing and new travel technology trends to help you reach customers in a more efficient way. Mark your calendars now! This will be the must-attend event of 2011. Don’t let your competitors leave you behind.

 

Miami

Shangela live!

Friday, April 29, from 9:30 p.m. to  3 a.m. at Club Sugar, 2301 SW 32nd Ave. in Coral Gables. Alex Infiniti and Club Sugar proudly welcome Shangela, the controversial star of this season’s “Rupaul’s Drag Race”. Love her or hate her, see her perform live and in person! In the Main Room, House Music by resident DJ Jarell. In the Spice Lounge, Hip Hop and Latin Music by DJ Dave. Shows by divas T.P. and Sasha Lords and hosted by Alex Infiniti. 2 for 1 drinks ‘til 11:30 p.m. $5 house drinks and $4 domestic beer all night. And many more surprises.

MEET ME AT THE MOVIES!
The Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, a critically acclaimed event, is based in the world-renowned historic South Beach neighborhood and screens films and videos in locations throughout Miami-Dade county and Ft. Lauderdale. The 13th Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival starts on April 23 and will run through May of 2011. Watch for more details.

THANK GLAAD IT’S FRIDAY!!!

Thank GLAAD It’s Friday in South Florida featuring ABSOLUT® VODKA!
GLAAD with Mark’s List presents national networking event series for young LGBT professionals and straight allies in South Florida, featuring ABSOLUT ® Vodka, this April!

Set in popular venues, TGIF events include hosted ABSOLUT® Vodka cocktails, one-year GLAAD memberships, special guest hosts and nightly prize drawings as well as the opportunity to network and meet with like-minded professionals.  Purchase a TGIF Series Pass to help GLAAD amplify the voices within our community and see for yourself why so many people love to “Thank GLAAD It’s Friday!”

Special guests will be Glenn Douglas Packard (Emmy-nominated Choreo-grapher & LGBT Advocate), Daniel Miagany (International Male Cover Model & LGBT Advocate).

Friday, April 29 & May 20, 20119 pm – 11 pm Lords South Beach, 1120 Collins Blvd
Miami Beach, FL

SIZZLE MIAMI
May 26 – 29, 2011, in Miami. Party-seekers from around the world
convene in sunny Miami, Florida, celebrating life, pride and liberty. Originally a one-day occurrence, Sizzle Miami has evolved into a  5-day smorgasbord of captivating day-time events and pulsating nightlife. Although Sizzle participants are mostly comprised of African-Americans and Latinos, all races are welcomed and encouraged to participate.

For more info, visit www.sizzlemiami.com.

 

Bay Area

INTERPOL
Thursday, Apr 28, from 6 to 10 p.m. at The Ritz Ybor, 1507 East 7th Avenue in Tampa. $24 advance tickets, all ages.

Pride on 7th
Saturday, April 30, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Ybor City. Pride on 7th is back and plans to welcome more than 10,000 attendees for its second annual festivities. The Umbrella Management Group, which is led by Jorge Alvarado, an entertainment visionary, has planned a full day of activities in support of unity within our community. Pride on 7th has expanded its space and its offerings this year. The event will be in the heart of Ybor City along Centro Ybor and will include many more activities including an anti-bullying march, a BINGO night, Miss Pride on 7th pageant and a red carpet finale. The event will also feature a family area, business vendors, live deejay and a special celebrity performance from Cazwell, a very popular artist within the gay and lesbian circuit. Pride on 7th is on Saturday, April 30th. The event will kick off at 9am with the anti-bullying walk and culminate with a red carpet dance party at G-Bar, an Ybor nightclub. Attendees are asked to donate $10 to Pride on 7th community beneficiaries. There is more information on Pride on 7th available at www.prideon7th.com.

Bear soup mix
Saturday, May 12, from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at the Flamingo Resort, 4601 34 Street in St. Petersburg. Special daily rate of $59.99. For reservations use code #1013. Make your reservations soon. All bears are welcome invite your friends and their friends.

THE SUNDAY BBQ IS BACK
Ybor Resort and Spa, 1512 8th Ave. (15th Street) in Ybor City. Every Sunday at 5 p.m. Lots of hot flavorful guys here lining up for some buns, wieners and other tasty items. Come on down and put some sun on those buns in our open-air tropical Asian-themed patio with Jacuzzi. Remember: what happens at the resort stays at the resort.

GAY BOWLING
First Thursday of each month from  10 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Dunedin Bowling Lanes, 405 Patricia Avenue in Dunedin.

For more information, call (727) 736-1282.

 

Central Florida

COUNTER-PROTEST THE WESTBORO BAPTIST CHURCH
Friday, April 29, from 5:30 to 6:30 a.m. at Dr. Phillips High School, 6500 Turkey Lake Road in Orlando. Westboro Baptist Church is protesting homosexuality in our school. We need to counter-protest them to show that we will not be fazed by their disgraceful and hateful rhetoric. Invite everyone you know to come out and support us. They ask that you please refrain from becoming violent or showing up under the influence of any drugs or alcohol. Feel free to bring a sign, but please keep the message positive. Prove to them that love overcomes hate any day of the week.

MISS HEART OF ORLANDO PAGEANT
Miss Heart of Central Florida Pageant, Monday, May 2, from 7 to 10 p.m. Radisson Hotel – Orlando, 8444 International Drive in Orlando. An official prelim to The Miss Heart of Florida Pageant. The pageant’s goal is to offer a fairly judged outlet for female illusionist interested in growing in their craft and gaining more experience by competing. If you are interested in joining the Heart of Florida family, this is the first step in doing so. General admission $15, (advanced seating) or $20 at the door. Entry fee is $125 after April 20th.

Contestant dancers $10. Categories include creative presentation, evening gown, question and answer and talent, Special guest judge: the reigning Miss New York, Claire Buffie. Winner receives $500 cash, photoshoot with Lindy Melendez, crown, and paid Ticket to Miss Heart of Florida; 1st runner-up $300 cash and paid ticket to Miss Heart of Florida, 2nd runner up $200 cash. Entertainers include: Tasha Long, Addison Taylor, The Minx, Conundrum, Aspen Love and Kathryn Nevets.

For information, contact Ron Hankey, (727) 510-2857 or Karl G Von Hahmann at (863) 651-2117. www.heartoffloridafi.com.

CUCA LA RACHA @ CAMP DRAG
Wednesday, May 25, from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Parliament House, 410 N Orange Blossom Trail (W Livingston St) in downtown Orlando. Come see Cuca drag it up at Camp Drag. You never know what this crazy girl is going to end up doing so come out to be surprised and entertained.

ORLANDO BLACK PRIDE
May 31 to June 5, 2011; Orlando Black Pride brings thousands of LGBTers together for a long weekend of events and entertainment. There are parties for the fellas, the ladies and everything in between and you can find all the great events on the official website. So head out to Orlando and get ready to party… www.orlandoblackpride.com.

 

 

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