LGBTQ advocates and allies in Tampa Bay will gather for memorials June 12 to honor those killed at the Pulse nightclub on the tragedy’s five-year mark.
We have gathered information below. View events based in Orlando, several of which are virtual, at this link.
Paddle for Pulse
10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | 11260 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island
Project No Labels (PNL) and partner organizations will present a celebration of life to honor those lost. A brief ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. “This is a time to come together as a community and show the world that fear and hate has no place in our hearts,” PNL shares. “We will continue to stand up against it!”
Flowers will be available for all participants to put in the water to pay their respects. Participants are welcome to bring their own flowers but are asked to ensure they are organic and ocean friendly. Donations to onePULSE are encouraged. Learn more here and read more below:
Remembering Pulse: 5 Years Later
5 p.m. | The LGBTQ Resource Center, 501 28th Ave S., Gulfport
The LGBTQ Resource Center at the Gulfport Public Library invites members of the community to gather at the flagpole to honor the 49. A brief service of remembrance will be held. Learn more here.
Pulse Vigil and Bridge Walk
6 p.m. | PrideWalk Rainbow Crosswalk, Cocoanut Ave., Sarasota
Project Pride and the Harvey Milk Festival will remember the 49 at Downtown Sarasota’s PrideWalk Rainbow Crosswalk. Sarasota Mayor Hagen Brody, longtime LGBTQ advovcate Ken Shelin, Rev. Lillie Brock and more community leaders will be speaking. The evening will also feature a name dedication and video presented by Larry Cowden. There will be a bridge walk before the ceremony at 6 p.m. arranged by local organizations as well. Learn more here and read more below:
Allendale UMC will also reflect on the 49 during their service this Sunday, June 13. Learn more below.
If there is a Pulse-related event based in Tampa Bay not listed that you would like added to this listing, please send an email with event information to Ryan@WatermarkOnline.com. Read Watermark’s in-depth coverage reflecting on the five-year mark of Pulse here.
