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Anthem’s Summer Cocktail Menu 2026 — From the Classic Mojito to Anthem’s Old Fashioned
The summer menu is on the bar at Anthem. Seven signature cocktails, an eighth blue addition (the Shark Bite), and a bottle service list built for the night you actually
Why Anthem Exists — An Owner’s Note on Pulse, Community, and Queer Joy
A personal note from Mike Vacirca, co-owner of Anthem Orlando, written for the 10-year mark of Pulse. Adapted from an interview with Patricia Tolley. Anthem Orlando opened in October 2025
Cinco de Mayo in Downtown Orlando 2026 — Where to Celebrate
Downtown Orlando has a way of turning a Tuesday into something worth remembering. On May 5, 2026, Cinco de Mayo lands mid-week, which means bar patios will be packed, margarita
Orlando Fringe Festival 2026 — “35 Years Weird” Comes to Loch Haven
Orlando Fringe Festival returns May 12–25, 2026, with a theme that suits it perfectly: “35 Years Weird.” For two weeks, Loch Haven Park transforms into a sprawling outdoor arts village
Milk Run 5K 2026 — Running Through Orlando’s Milk District
Saturday, May 2 starts before most people’s coffee has brewed — with a 5K through one of Orlando’s most beloved neighborhoods. The Milk Run winds through the Milk District, that
Memorial Day Weekend in Downtown Orlando 2026
Memorial Day Weekend — Friday May 22 through Monday May 25, 2026 — is the unofficial kickoff to summer in Central Florida, and downtown Orlando treats it accordingly. Three nights
Spooky Empire May 2026 — Orlando’s Horror Convention Returns
Spooky Empire is back in Orlando for Memorial Day weekend, May 29–31, 2026. Three days of horror film celebrity meet-and-greets, autograph signings, a sprawling vendor floor, film screenings, costume contests,
Gay Days Orlando 2026 — Your Complete Guide
Gay Days returns to Orlando June 4–7, 2026, bringing tens of thousands of LGBTQ+ travelers and locals together for one of the world’s most beloved queer events. Theme parks by
The Pride Cup 2026 — Orlando’s LGBTQ+ Sports Tournament
Every first weekend of June, Orlando hosts one of the most vibrant LGBTQ+ sports events in the Southeast. The Pride Cup draws competitors from across Florida and beyond for a
Girls in Wonderland 2026 — Orlando’s Queer Women’s Festival
June in Orlando has no shortage of reasons to be here, but Girls in Wonderland stands apart. Billed as the country’s premier music and lifestyle festival for queer women, it