Come Out with Pride

Come Out with Pride (COWP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Orlando, Florida that has organized an annual pride event of the same name since 2005.[1] The group was cited as an example of the community activities centered at the Pulse nightclub following a terrorist attack on that location.[2]

Come Out with Pride
AbbreviationCOWP
Type501(c)(3) nonprofit
PurposeOrganizes an annual pride event
HeadquartersOrlando, Florida
WebsiteOfficial website

History

The Metropolitan Business Association or Central Florida LGBT Chamber of Commerce sponsored the first pride parade in Orlando in 2005.[3] In 2018, 175,000 people attended the parade, making it one of the largest pride events in Florida.[4]

The Come Out with Pride schedule spans a week of varied activities for attendees.[5] The parade takes place in Lake Eola Park, located in Downtown Orlando.[6]

Recently, Come Out With Pride raised money via an online show. Come Out with Pride's Jeff Prystajko, who organized the fundraiser, says half of the money will go toward LGBTQ charities. The other half will go to LGBTQ people in Central Florida.[7]

See also

References
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Come Out with Pride.
  1. "History". Come Out with Pride. Retrieved June 13, 2016.
  2. "Orlando's club Pulse owes its name and spirit to 'loving brother' who died from AIDS". The Washington Post. Retrieved June 13, 2016.
  3. Roen, Terry (2016-11-08). "Record turnout expected for Orlando Come Out with Pride festival Saturday". Orlando Rising. Retrieved 2019-11-16.
  4. "Come Out With Pride Brings Parade, Fireworks to Downtown Orlando". www.mynews13.com. Retrieved 2019-11-16.
  5. "Your Guide to Come Out With Pride Orlando". www.visitorlando.com. Retrieved 2019-11-16.
  6. Guardaro, Chris (2019-10-12). "Orlando prepares to Come Out With Pride for festival". WESH. Retrieved 2019-11-16.
  7. "Central Florida Performers Raise Money For LGBTQ People, Nonprofits in Online Show Friday". www.wmfe.org. 2 April 2020. Retrieved 2020-04-19.


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