The sixth anniversary of one of the most-horrific events in the history of Orlando will be commemorated in coming days. Many organizations are coming together to reflect and remember the tragedy, centered around the date of June 12.
ONGOING
Acts of Love and Kindness
Between April 25th and June 12th, One Orlando Alliance encourages everyone to choose or create an opportunity to spread love and kindness in our community. There are many ways to participate, and more information is available on: https://oneorlandoalliance.org/acts-of-love-and-kindness/
JUNE 4
6th Annual CommUNITY Rainbow Run & AHF CommUNITY Festival
The 4.9K CommUNITY Rainbow Run and Family Festival benefiting the onePULSE Foundation and the National Pulse Memorial & Museum will be held on Saturday, June 4th, 2022 at Wadeview Park in Orlando and virtually from anywhere in the world. For more information and to register, visit communityrainbowrun.com.
JUNE 5
Community Conversation
This conversation will focus on the local impact of gun violence, with an artistic component. Free admission. From 12pm-3pm on Lake Eola. 512 E Washington St Orlando, FL 32801 For more information, please visit @qlatinx on Instagram.
Straight Men Real Makeup
This annual benefit event for onePULSE Foundation, features eight straight men stepping out in full drag and performing individual choreographed routines for tips and bragging rights. 6pm at Hamburger Mary’s. 110 W. Church St.Orlando. Call Hamburger Mary’s at (321) 319-0600 to make your reservation. A donation of $20/person will be added to your bill that evening to benefit onePULSE Foundation. More info: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/strmream2.
JUNE 6
UCF Downtown Campus Remembers: Bridge Lighting Ceremony
This event will allow faculty, staff, students, and community members to reflect, spread love and heal together while they carry on the tradition of lighting the DPAC Bridge in rainbow colors to honor the 49 lives lost during the Pulse tragedy. From 6:30pm to 7:30pm in DPAC 106 UCF Downtown. 500 W Livingston St, Orlando, FL 32801. More info: https://events.ucf.edu/event/2451872/downtown-campus-remembers-bridge-lighting-ceremony/
JUNE 9
How to Talk With Children About Pulse Remembrance Week and Why It Matters
Join this virtual discussion from 12pm to 1pm with onePULSE Foundation, Founder Barbara Poma and featuring Keith Newhouse the author of My Tio’s Pulse, an award-winning children’s book inspired by the Pulse nightclub tragedy. This program is free to attend, but registration is required. More info: https://www.holocaustedu.org/events/how-to-talk-with-children-about-pulse-remembrance-week-and-why-it-matters/
JUNE 10
New Moon Yoga for the Pulse Remembrance
An event created together with community members to practice restorative yoga as a way to channel intentions six years after the Pulse tragedy. Time: 6 pm. Free admission. 946 N Mills Ave Orlando, FL 32803. More info: https://onepulsefoundation.org/events/six-year-pulse-remembrance-week-activities/
2nd Annual United We Dance
A night of music and dance to honor the resilience of our community, First Responders, The City Beautiful, Pulse survivors and The 49. The event will take place in Thornton Park from 6pm-12am. East Washington St Orlando, FL 32801. For more info and to purchase tickets: https://orlandoweeklytickets.com/events/123890714/united-we-dance-2022
Pulse Memorial Crosses on Display
(June 10 – 12, 2022)
The Orange County Regional History Center will host the Pulse memorial crosses in honor of the 49 and all others impacted. Hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. 65 East Central Boulevard Orlando, FL 32801. Admission to the museum will be free during this time. More info: https://www.thehistorycenter.org/event/pulse-memorial-crosses-on-display/
JUNE 11
The Dru Project’s Tropical Memorial Party
Wear your favorite florals and get ready to celebrate The Dru Project and raise funds for LGBTQ+ youth in Florida while honoring 6 years since the Pulse Shooting. From 12pm-3pm. 808 E Washington St Orlando, FL 32801. Brunch Purchase Required. More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/505698381002936
JUNE 12
49 Bells
One Orlando Alliance invites all to attend the annual 49 Bells Ceremony at First United Methodist Church of Orlando, 142 E. Jackson St., Orlando. From 12pm- 1pm. Attendance at the worship service is completely optional. For more information, visit firstchurchorlando.org
Six-Year Pulse Remembrance Ceremony
This annual Remembrance Ceremony will be at the site of the Pulse nightclub, bringing together the families of those whose lives were tragically taken, providing them a space to remember their loved ones in peace, and honoring all who survived. From 7pm-8pm. 1912 S Orange Ave Orlando, FL 32806. For more information: https://onepulsefoundation.org/events/six-year-pulse-remembrance-week-activities/
Legacy Work
This event is intended for staff members of organizations that support survivors and community members affected by the Pulse tragedy six years ago. The event starts at 6pm at The Center Orlando. 946 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803. Admission is free. For more information, please visit @qlatinx on Instagram.
JUNE 18
Keep Healing Orlando
Keep Healing Orlando is a holistic wellness event founded by Impulse Orlando and QLatinx with the intention to bring the community together. The event will be at Ace Cafe from 5pm to 9pm. 100 West Livingston Street Orlando, FL 32801. Admission is free. More info on: https://onepulsefoundation.org/events/six-year-pulse-remembrance-week-activities/
International Culture of Remembrance Symposium
Two-day event includes speakers from onePULSE Foundation, Cultural Vistas,Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center, 9/11 Memorial & Museum, and more. Friday 8 am and Saturday 9 am University of Central Florida – Downtown Campus, 500 W Livingston St.
Remembrance Day Memorial Blood Drive with OneBlood
Sunday noon Orlando City Hall, 400 South Orange Avenue; (407) 4896184; www.oneblood.org/. [secondary event] Sunday noon Pulse, 1912 S. Orange Ave; 407-649-3888; www.oneblood.org/.
Orlando Sings Symphonic Chorus
A 75-voice choir in partnership with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra will present Duruflé’s “Requiem” along with Andrea Clearfield’s “Tse Go La”in honor of the 49 lives lost in the Pulse tragedy, as part of Remembrance Week. 7:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church Orlando, 142 E. Jackson St., $15-$59, 407-379-7881.