Orlando Gay Days

Each June, Orlando is the epicenter of the well-attended, week-long affair known as Gay Days. Clad in red in a show of solidarity and visibility, members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered communities attend high-profile parties, concerts, and cocktail soirees. In addition, the city's top theme parks get into the act, and the highlight is Gay Day at the Magic Kingdom. The week's signature event, it's held on the first Saturday of June and draws somewhere in the neighborhood of 45,000 revelers. Note: The Doubletree Resort Orlando is the festival's HQ.