ORLANDO, Fla. — Downtown Orlando will be packed Saturday as Come Out With Pride returns to Lake Eola Park for its 22nd year. More than 200,000 people are expected for the free festival, parade and fireworks — and drivers should plan for major delays.
The festival runs from noon to 10 p.m. at Lake Eola Park, 512 E. Washington St. The Most Colorful Parade steps off at 4 p.m. at Washington Street and Orange Avenue, winds through downtown and wraps up around 6 p.m. Fireworks over Lake Eola close out the night.
What’s happening
- Free festival: Live music, DJs, drag performances, food, vendors and community organizations from noon to 10 p.m. VIP packages are available.
- The parade: The Most Colorful Parade runs 4–6 p.m. along Orange Avenue and through downtown.
- Big-name entertainment: Orlando’s own Roxxxy Andrews headlines the Diva Stage at 7:55 p.m., with Ginger Minj, Detox, Sasha Colby and others also performing.
- Community spaces: The event includes a Trans Rally and March, a Youth and Family Zone, and a marketplace spotlighting local LGBTQIA+-owned businesses and nonprofits.
Getting in
Festivalgoers will enter through three security checkpoints with metal detectors: Rosalind Avenue, East Central Boulevard and Eola Drive.
Road closures
Expect closures and heavy traffic around Lake Eola and downtown all day.
- East Central Boulevard between North Rosalind Avenue and North Eola Drive: closed 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Saturday.
- North Eola Drive between East Robinson Street and East Washington Street: closed from 8 p.m. Thursday until 4 a.m. Sunday.
- Additional closures are planned along Orange Avenue, Central Boulevard, Rosalind Avenue and Robinson Street for the parade.
LYNX is also rerouting several downtown bus routes — including the Lymmo Lime and Grapefruit lines — from Thursday night through early Sunday because of the parade. Check LYNX alerts before heading downtown.
Parking tips
Arrive early if you’re driving. Downtown garages, including the Library Garage and the Administration Garage, are within walking distance of Lake Eola, and ride-sharing may be easier once road closures begin.
Keep the party going
Anthem Orlando, at 100 N. Orange Ave. along the parade route is the official Pride weekend host venue.
It’s Saturday party starts at noon, with free daytime entry before a ticketed nighttime event featuring DJs Chris Sugden, Dani Brasil, and Nitro Camargo. The party runs until 2:30 a.m.
Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
©2026 Cox Media Group
