Friendly Like Me and Come Out with Orlando Pride are proud to present the 2024 Accessibility Guide for Orlando Pride Festival.   

One of the largest Pride celebrations in the US Southeast, and the largest single-day event in the area, Orlando Pride is a destination, drawing people from all over the country and 2024 will be no exception.  Over 220,000 festival-goers are expected by the City of Orlando over the weekend of  October 19, 2024. 

Intentionally planned with accessibility in mind, Tatiana Quiroga and AJ Eagle's talented teams at Come Out with Orlando Pride have worked with us to plan and highlight the many accessibility amenities available this year's Orlando's Pride Festival and Parade. 

Accessibility is as always, a work-in-progress, and we are proud to say Come Out with Orlando Pride is already working to plan for an even more Accessible Pride in 2025. 

As you experience the festival this year, (or if you still feel Pride is not accessible to you), we we welcome your feedback on anything we can do to provide for your specific access need next year.  Contact us on the Friendly Like Me website or via social media direct message @friendlylikeme to leave your feedback!    

To make your trip even better (!!!) download the Friendly Like Me App to find friendly and accessible places to go and stay while visiting Orlando.  You can also use the Friendly Like Me App to review places and tell business owners about the amenities you need.  The Friendly Like Me App is Available for download at your Apple App or Google Play Stores.    

Access to the Festival & Programming

GETTING THERE

Comfort Ride Transportation offers mobility transport services.  Click here for accessible transport information.  Exact Google Maps location of the ADA viewing area.

THE PARADE

The Orlando Pride parade, steps off Sunday, October 19th at 4pm from East Washington and ?.  Get there early to find the best spot to watch the parade. 

MAIN & DIVA STAGES

• ACCESSIBLE PATH:  From the entrance to the park on Pine Street, take the path immediately on your right toward Lake Eola.  Follow the map to proceed directly to the ADA viewing areas for each stage.  Lake Eola park loop path, (a .9 mile path around the lake), is accessible for people using wheelchairs, mobility aids, or strollers.
  
• ACCESSIBLE VIEWING AREAS:  There are marked Accessible viewing areas at the front of the Club Pride Stage and the Diva Stage.  Accessible viewing areas are available at both stages as well as the parade grandstand, and no advanced registration is required. You and a companion will be accommodated the day of the event.  We recommend arriving a bit early to be sure you find a seat.  First come, first served.
• ASL INTERPRETATION:  ASL interpreters are present all day at each of the festival stages.

IDENTIFYING HELPERS

• Festival volunteers wear blue-colored volunteer shirts and lanyards.
• Security will be wearing neon shirts. 
• Park rangers will be traversing the grounds on bicycles and will be ready to help.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

If there is a health or safety need contact the nearest volunteer and they will connect you with a police officer or member of the EMS team with the Orlando City Fire department EMS team. Emergency medical crews will assess medical situations and provide care or call for an ambulance.  

ACCESSIBLE BATHROOMS

Every bank of restrooms (port-a-potties noted on the map) will have at least one Accessible restroom.  Eola Park bathrooms as noted on the map are wheelchair accessible. 

WATER STATIONS 

There are six water stations located in the park, including XXX.  Along the parade route many businesses and churches offer water to parade participants and spectators.  <which ones?>

TAKE A BREAK

Presented by Northside Hospital.  This event is held outdoors, meaning warm weather conditions may impact sensory experiences. Northside Hospital at Come Out with Orlando Pride know that  that a place to take a break and a respite from the heat and sounds can be critical for those with sensory sensitivities and can make the difference for someone wanting to attend Pride.  This year's Quiet Zone is available for those needing haven, respite, and a place to decompress and relax.   Located near the Main Stage, be sure to take a moment to enjoy the day in comfort.

Surrounded by curtains to create shade and separation, the wellness tents host a cooling towel station, headphones, fidget toys, tables and chairs, snacks, and cold water.  

MOBILITY AID CHARGING AREA

Attendees can recharge their mobility scooters at an outlet within the Quiet Zone space, as well as inside the any of the three wellness tents onsite.

SERVICE ANIMALS

Service animals are welcome at Lake Eola Park, and we ask that that owners who are able please tidy up! 

SOBER SPACE

This year's Pride festival hosts a Sobriety Friendly "Sober Space," for anyone seeking a supportive, sober, and safe environment.  Enjoy great mocktails, non-alcoholic beverages, and mingle with other sober Pride attendees.  Need a sober buddy to venture into the festival grounds?  Make the Sober Space your first stop!  

FRIENDLY ALERT

The Pride Marketplace area is located in a grassy area.  While food vendors are located directly off the paved path, moving deeper into the Marketplace will require traversing over grass.

QUESTIONS & EXTRA INFORMATION

Attendees with questions in advance of the festival are invited to contact info@comeoutwithpride.org.

Personalized Accessible Adventures

Friendly Like Me is now and forever a 100% free mobile app in which people can find and review locations all around the country for their specific access needs. In the app, you can build a personalized profile and select from a list of accessibility features to help you know at a glance whether a business is Friendly to you. From bars and hotels to hospitals and parks, we have over six million businesses waiting for you to explore!

Now get out there, go with confidence--and PRIDE!