Marriage equality supporters will gather at Lake Eola June 27 to “Paint the Town Red“ for a marriage equality rally.
The event is in anticipation of the two Supreme Court rulings expected to be handed down sometime at the end of June on DOMA and Prop 8.
The rally starts at 7 p.m. and is hosted by The GLBT Center along with Come Out With Pride, the Human Rights Campaign, Equality Florida, ACLU, Watermark and Hot Spots.
Ahead of the rally, volunteers are placing red luminaries around Lake Eola. Red has traditionally been a symbol of support for gay rights.
Scheduled speakers include: Congressman Alan Grayson, Commissioner Patty Sheehan, Blue Starr, Scott and Susannah Randolph, Nadine Smith, Patrick Howell, Rob Domenico, Vivian Rodriguez and representatives from the Orlando Gay Chorus and Orlando Gay Parents. After the speeches, the celebration will continue with food trucks, cash bar, music by DJ Ants and a walk around Lake Eola.
Supreme Court experts are predicting the court to issue a decision on the marriage equality cases the week of June 24, as the justices have traditionally released more highly anticipated decisions during the last two weeks of the term.
