Come Out With Pride kicks off today, pride parade and fireworks on Saturday

Come Out With Pride (Website | Facebook) officially kicks off today.

Here’s a rundown of some of the events taking place in the Downtown Orlando area for Pride:

Pride Opening Ceremony celebrating 10 years

October 9 @ 8:00 pm

On Thursday October 9, we celebrate the official launch of Come Out With Pride 2014 by going back to where it all started: Heritage Square at the Orange County History Center. We are taking over the square AND the museum for a night to remember! Find out more »

Pride in Concert: Capital Cities

October 9 @ 10:00 pm

Orange County Regional History Center,

65 East Central Blvd.

That’s right, you heard it! CAPITAL CITIES will be part of the 10th Anniversary Opening Night with a special concert at Heritage Square (History Center/Wall Street on Central Boulevard). Three hours of fun with an opening act and a DJ closing the night. Find out more »

Pride Block Party at Ivanhoe Village

October 10 @ 7:00 pm

The Hammered Lamb,

1235 N. Orange Ave.

After 2 years on Church Street, join us as the Pride Block Party makes its debut in the Ivanhoe Village district right in front of The Hammered Lamb. Find out more »

Pride Day

October 11 – Lake Eola Park,

7:30 am — The Zebra Run

The annual Pride 5K returns benefiting the Zebra Coalition.

12:00 pm — Pride Festival

Come down to Lake Eola and stroll through the park as 150+ vendors and organizations showcase their products and services. The best way to support those who support us is to make sure their businesses strive and their missions are fulfilled. Cash bars and Food vendors throughout the park.

12:00 pm — Pride Brunch with The Broadway Babes

Join The infamous Broadway Babes for a special lakeside Brunch celebrating 10 years of Come Out With Pride. Catering by John Michael Weddings & Special Events, bottomless mimosas and fantastic entertainment on Pride day. Find out more »

4:00 pm — Pride Parade

At 4PM on Saturday October 11, join us for the most colorful parade in Florida.

5:00 pm — Club H20

Lakeside dancing & entertainment at its best, that is what Club H2O will be on Pride day.

7:00 pm — Dinner & Fireworks

Complete with a 5 course dinner, open bar and champagne, your experience lakeside includes an intimate setting overlooking beautiful Lake Eola and a prime viewing of the fireworks as champagne flows celebrating 10 years of Come out with Pride. Find out more »

9:00 pm — Pride Fireworks

Celebrating 10 years of Coming Out With Pride with their largest and most fabulous fireworks show.

Pride in Concert: LIL KIM at Parliament House

October 11 @ 10:00 pm

Parliament House Orlando,

410 N. Orange Blossom Trail

The Queen Bee LIL’ KIM will be performing LIVE at the Parliament House! Find out more »

British Invasion: God Save The Queens!

October 12 @ 1:00 pm

Orlando Repertory Theatre,

1001 E Princeton St, Orlando

Central Florida Sounds of Freedom Band and Color Guard in association with Come Out With Pride Orlando brings you a concert of Pops and Classical British music. Find out more »

Little Miss Parliament House

October 12 @ 5:00 pm

Parliament House Orlando,
410 N. Orange Blossom Trail

If you like “Todlers and Tiaras”, you’ll like this show. If you hate “Todlers and Tiaras”, you’ll LOVE this show Find out more »

You can click here to see all of the other Orlando Pride events taking place in the downtown area.