Come Out With Pride 2026 was Saturday, Oct. 17, at Lake Eola Park. The 2027 date is not announced yet; here is how the free festival, parade and closures work.
Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. Times and program come from Come Out With Pride, the nonprofit that runs the event; road closures come from the City of Orlando’s closure notice. This page is updated for each year’s event at the same address.
Come Out With Pride 2026 was held Saturday, Oct. 17, at Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando. The organizer had listed the festival from noon to 10 p.m., the parade from 4 to 6 p.m. and the fireworks finale over the lake at 9:30 p.m. The 2027 date has not been announced; this page will be updated when Come Out With Pride posts it.
Updated Oct. 19: the 2026 event has taken place. The details below are from the 2026 festival and show how the day usually runs.
The 2026 event at a glance
- When: Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 (past). Festival noon to 10 p.m.; parade 4 to 6 p.m.; fireworks 9:30 p.m.
- Where: Lake Eola Park, 195 N. Rosalind Ave.
- Cost: free entry; VIP tickets and VIP parking are sold separately on the organizer’s site
- Parade start: 4 p.m. at North Orange Avenue and West Washington Street
- Questions: Come Out With Pride, info@comeoutwithpride.org
How big it is
Come Out With Pride is held every October, around National Coming Out Day. The organizer says more than 230,000 people attended in 2025, which it calls one of the largest Pride celebrations in the Southeast and the biggest single-day event in Central Florida. More than 250 organizations and businesses march in what it calls the Most Colorful Parade.
What is on
The festival page lists two stages:
- Diva Stage: drag and Orlando’s LGBTQIA+ performers all day. VIP tickets include front-row access here.
- Sonic Bloom Field: DJs and dancing into the night.
The 2026 map also shows a new Culture Club area, Trans Pride, the Marketplace, a Family Spot, a Sober Space, a Sensory Space and food and drink areas, the organizer says. The day ends with the fireworks over Lake Eola.
Road closures
The City of Orlando listed these closures for 2026. Times were for Saturday, Oct. 17, unless noted.
| Road | Section | Closed |
|---|---|---|
| North Eola Drive | East Robinson Street to East Washington Street | 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, to 4 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 18 |
| East Central Boulevard | North Rosalind Avenue to North Eola Drive | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
| East Robinson Street | North Rosalind Avenue to North Summerlin Avenue | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| North Orange Avenue | West Colonial Drive to Concord Street (westernmost lane stays open) | 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| North Orange Avenue | Concord Street to West Washington Street | 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| North Orange Avenue | West Washington Street to East Central Boulevard | 1:30 to 8 p.m. |
| East Central Boulevard | North Orange Avenue to North Rosalind Avenue | 1:30 to 8 p.m. |
| North Rosalind Avenue | East Central Boulevard to East Robinson Street | 1:30 to 8 p.m. |
The city said drivers should expect delays around Lake Eola Park, follow posted detours, and that Orlando police will be along the route. Each year’s closures are posted on the city’s road closures page in early October.
Parking and getting there
- Garages: the organizer’s FAQ says street parking downtown is limited and points to city parking garages within a five to 10 minute walk of the park. Arrive early and allow extra time for the closures.
- Directions: the organizer’s directions page suggests leaving I-4 at South Street, Colonial Drive or the Orange Avenue and Rosalind Avenue exits and using the garages along Washington Street, Central Boulevard and Pine Street.
- Rideshare: the organizer recommends Uber or Lyft to Lake Eola, because many roads around the park are closed through the day.
- VIP parking: sold on the organizer’s site.
What to know
- Weather: the event happens rain or shine, the organizer’s tips page says. Bring water; October afternoons are still warm.
- Security: bags are allowed, but everyone is screened at the entrances, the FAQ says.
- Families: the organizer says the parade and festival are planned to be appropriate for families with children, and the 2026 map includes a Family Spot.
- Parade viewing: the tips page advises claiming a spot early and not climbing over barricades along the route.
Frequently asked questions
When is Come Out With Pride Orlando 2027? The organizer has not announced the 2027 date. The festival is held every October around National Coming Out Day; the 2026 event was Saturday, Oct. 17, at Lake Eola Park.
Is Come Out With Pride free? Yes. The organizer says most Come Out With Pride events are free and open to the public. VIP tickets and VIP parking are sold separately.
Where does the Orlando Pride parade start? The City of Orlando says the 2026 parade stepped off at 4 p.m. at North Orange Avenue and West Washington Street, then ran through downtown toward Lake Eola Park.
What roads close for Orlando Pride? In 2026, North Orange Avenue, East Central Boulevard, North Rosalind Avenue and East Robinson Street closed in sections on Oct. 17, and North Eola Drive was closed from 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, to 4 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, the city says.
How many people go to Come Out With Pride? The organizer says more than 230,000 people attended in 2025, making it the biggest single-day event in Central Florida.
Related: things to do this month, downtown Orlando, road construction and closures and our page for Fall Fiesta in the Park, also at Lake Eola.
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