LGBTQ+ Resources
Community resources, guides, and information for the LGBTQ+ community in Orlando and Central Florida.
Bisexual Awareness Week in Orlando: You Belong at Anthem
Bisexual Awareness Week (Sept 16–23) and Bi Visibility Day in Orlando: celebrate the bi+ community at Anthem, downtown’s LGBTQ+ bar. You belong here. Read more
Hispanic Heritage Month in Orlando: Where Latin Pride Meets Queer Joy
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Orlando at Anthem: Latin Night salsa, Perreo Central drag and the city’s loudest Latin LGBTQ+ nightlife. 100 N Orange Ave. Read more
Disability Pride Month in Orlando: Everyone Belongs on This Dance Floor
July is Disability Pride Month. Here’s how Anthem, Downtown Orlando’s LGBTQ+ bar, celebrates disabled queer joy and works toward accessible nightlife. Read more
Gay Orlando: A Visitor’s Guide to LGBTQ+ Nightlife Downtown
Visiting Orlando? Your guide to gay nightlife downtown: drag, Latin nights, Happy Hour and dancing at Anthem, walkable from downtown hotels. Open 7 nights. Read more
The History of Drag: From Underground Ballrooms to Orlando’s Stage
A beginner’s guide to the history of drag: from 19th-century balls and the Harlem ballroom scene to modern drag shows in Orlando. Discover the culture, language, and legacy behind every lip sync. Read more
Trans Rights in 2026: What’s Happening and How to Show Up as an Ally
A 2026 overview of the biggest trans rights issues: state bills, Supreme Court cases, healthcare access, and a practical guide for how cisgender allies can actually show up for the trans community. Read more
