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June 12 marks five years since the Pulse nightclub shooting that left 49 dead. Here are a few Central Florida events on Saturday that honor Pulse victims, survivors and first responders as well as bring the community together.
49 Bells invites people worldwide to solemnly ring a bell or similar instrument 49 times beginning at noon June 12 to honor the Pulse victims and in commitment to advancing the inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community. More info: oneorlandoalliance.org/49-bells. Illusions After Hours benefits the National Pulse Memorial & Museum, with a portion of ticket sales (as well as attraction sales throughout June) going to the organization. The Pride-themed event includes admission to the Museum of Illusions, a spin on The Wheel at Icon Park, music and an outdoor cash bar. It runs 10 p.m. June 12 until 1 a.m. June 13 at Icon Park. Tickets are $32.95. Event attendees must be at least 18 years old. More info: moiorlando.com.
Orlando United Day — A Day of Love and Kindness on June 12 is dedicated to honoring the Pulse victims, supporting survivors and recognizing Central Floridians’ compassion..
Pulse Five-Year-Remembrance Ceremony brings together the families of those who died in the Pulse shooting, provides space to remember loved ones in peace and honors the survivors, first responders and trauma teams. The onePULSE Foundation presents an annual Pulse remembrance ceremony on June 12 at Pulse nightclub. This year, it will also be livestreamed for free at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) June 12 at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts (445 S. Magnolia Ave. in Orlando) as part of the Frontyard Festival. More info: drphillipscenter. org/events/tickets/2021/ pulse-remembrance.
Pulse Remembrance by DeLand Pride invites participants to bring flags and signs as they march at 2 p.m. June 12 from Abbey Bar (117 N. Woodland Blvd. in Orlando) to the corner of New York Avenue and Woodland Boulevard. More info: facebook. com/events/778671069452182.