Events
Upcoming Events
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June 12th - Pulse Remembrance Ceremony
As we approach a decade since the Pulse tragedy, the City of Orlando invites the community to gather in a collective spirit of love and remembrance. On Friday, June 12, 2026, the city will host the annual Pulse Remembrance Ceremony at the First United Methodist Church in Downtown Orlando. This event honors the 49 angels taken while also recognizing the enduring strength of the families, survivors, first responders, and trauma teams who were forever changed on June 12, 2016.
This evening of reflection will feature musical performances from local cultural artists, and the Orlando Gay Chorus, and a special presentation by City of Orlando Poet Laureate Camara Gaither. This year’s event will also include participation from the Angel Action Wings, a volunteer group that has spent more than ten years spreading messages of love and acceptance across our city.
As the evening concludes, the community will join together for a candlelight ceremony and reading of the 49 names, allowing us to look back on the compassion and unity that continue to define the spirit of Orlando United.
The Orlando Gay Chorus is honored to be performing at this ceremony. In the first year alone, the Orlando Gay Chorus performed at 150 memorials and community events related to Pulse. Every year since, OGC has performed at the annual remembrance ceremonies. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer has called OGC the ambassadors of hope and healing in the aftermath of this tragic event.
Pulse Remembrance Ceremony
June 12, 2026 @ 5:30 PM
First United Methodist Church of Orlando
(142 E Jackson St., Orlando, FL 32801)
June 13th - Rainbow Connection concert presented by Florida GALA Choruses
A collaborative concert open to the entire community, where hundreds of voices will unite on stage in a powerful expression of pride, solidarity, and joy. Audiences can expect an inspiring evening filled with dynamic performances, moving harmonies, and the unmistakable energy that happens when LGBTQ+ artists come together to celebrate who we are.
Rainbow Connection will take place at 7:00 PM on June 13, 2026, at the First United Methodist Church of Orlando. Whether you are a longtime supporter of LGBTQ+ choral music or discovering it for the first time, this special event promises to uplift, inspire, and remind us all of the power of community through song.
After the incredible success of last year’s gathering, the Orlando Gay Chorus (OGC) is thrilled to welcome LGBTQ+ choruses from across the state for Rainbow Connection, a vibrant celebration of music, pride, and community. On June 13, 2026, singers from around Florida will travel to Orlando for a day dedicated to connection, collaboration, and the shared joy of raising our voices together.
Participating choruses — including Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida (GMCSF), Gay Men’s Chorus of Tampa Bay (GMCTB), and Diversity: The Voices of Sarasota — will join the Orlando Gay Chorus for a special opportunity to build fellowship, share in rehearsal, and celebrate the unique power of queer choral music. Throughout the day, singers will connect with one another, learn together, and prepare for an unforgettable evening of music.
Sponsorship/Donor Request
OGC is in search of corporate sponsors and/or individual donors:
Venue: $5000
Breakfast $1600 - sponsored Dictor Financial!
Snacks: $1000
Lunch: $2500
Dinner: $3500
T-shirts: $3000
Swag Bags: $2000
Marketing: $1000
In return, sponsors and donors will receive recognition on website and social media, verbal recognition at the public performance, and exposure to over 200 singers from cities across Florida.
To donate, please contact Sean Mundyschein at smundyschein@orlandogaychorus.org.
Rainbow Connection Community Performance
June 13, 2026 @ 7:00 PM
First United Methodist Church of Orlando
(142 E Jackson St., Orlando, FL 32801)