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Popular bar for LGBT at Springs / City Walk?
I am hearing some terrible news on facebook: Parliament House is said to be closing its doors for good this Sunday after the Halloween weekend celebrations.
This place has been an institution for 45 years, and was my favorite local haunt to visit for Gay Days. There was always a big display on the stage over the pool (I've seen Sandra Bernhard, Miz Cracker, Asia O'Hara, Aquaria, Peppermint and more there). I enjoyed it because it was truly something for everyone: indoor dance floor, outdoor dance floor, more chill bar areas, stage shows, a seedy motel (and during gay days lots of booths from various retailers, and a "foam party" enclosure I always had to smile at b/c there were only maybe 2-3 ppl in at a occasion and the foam would always be blowing out of the enclosure! haha) And you could always take a walk to the lake in help and end your darkness with a peaceful conversation looking out over the water. Apparently the staff was only recently informed and told to hold things quiet so as not to distract from Halloween, which is a huge money maker each year. Kind of a shady thing to accomplish when closing down such an establish
Miami might not be the gay mecca it once was (R.I.P. Magnum, Mova, Score and so many others). Still, this city is home to a diverse and welcoming queer community, as evidenced by our plethora of Miami drag brunches, the epic Miami Beach Pride and Wynwood Pride festivals and a new wave of inclusive gay parties popping up all around the city. Plus, a quick jaunt up north will get you to Wilton Manors, one of the most highly concentrated gay communities in the U.S. Basically, there’s plenty of action to be had if you know where to find it. So, without further adieu: Our roundup of the finest gay clubs and bars in Miami right now.
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Best gay bars in Miami
Twist is one of the most storied lgbtq+ spots left in Miami Beach, a reliable joint to end the evening. The multi-floor cosmos has seven bars to choose from and there
Dance the night away with high-energy LGBTQ+ nightclubs, performing arts and late-night eateries in the downtown Orlando area (‘Heart’ mural by Kim Murphy in the Mills 50® district pictured).
Colorful, inclusive and welcoming to all, Orlando invites you to rejoice and admire yourself with LGBTQ+ friendly nightspots in downtown Orlando and beyond. Options range from laid-back urban wineries and patisseries to dazzling nightclubs with some of the city’s best drag shows and burlesque performances for a choose-your-own-adventure story you won’t soon forget.
Additional reporting by Lily Denneen.
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Southern Nights in The Milk District
Southern Nights
Voted Orlando Weekly’s Best Male lover Bar for five years and counting, and the largest of its kind in Orlando, Southern Nights is a vibrant nightc
Kissimmee LGBTQ City Guide
Kissimmee is a diverse, friendly city in Central Florida, located just south of Orlando. It is well-known for its close proximity to Disney World and many other theme parks. In addition to all of the theme park fun, it is a city occupied of stunning golf courses, beautiful outdoor scenery, many opportunities, and much to see, do and enjoy for all who call it home. If you’re thinking of result your next residence in Kissimmee, chances are, you’ll locate plenty about it to love.
A Peek at Kissimmee’s History
Like much of Florida, before the time it became part of the United States, the Kissimmee area was inhabited by native peoples. Subsequently, the area that is now Kissimmee was nicknamed "Kowtown," because it was an important center for ranching and an area where cowboys tended herds of cattle on massive ranches. After Disney World was founded in the area in 1971, Kissimmee quickly became a tourist destination, and it remains so to this morning. Throughout the years, Kissimmee has grown in diversity, and today is vibrant, and thriving municipality with plenty of opportunities and much to see and do for all who call it home.
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