Whether or not you’re a furry or an otter, a Minnie or a Mickey (or perhaps a Goofy), Walt Disney World rolls out the rainbow carpet every June for GayDays, the annual queer gathering on the world’s largest theme park.
If clapper followers and “hey, lady!” screams throughout Primary Road U.S.A. weren’t sufficient to determine our fellow queers, crimson shirts stay the wardrobe of option to determine as an LGBTQ+ or ally participant. GayDays started as a one-day pop-up occasion in 1991 and has since developed right into a week-long celebration, welcoming over 180,000 attendees.
GayDays has additionally developed right into a philanthropic endeavor over time, with the institution of the KindRED Pride Foundation, which has expanded past the park’s boundaries to incorporate community-based Crimson Shirt Days across the nation on the primary Saturday in June.
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This 12 months coincided with WorldPrideDC, maybe splintering crowd- and sweat-loving attendees between the 2 locations. From the seems to be of it, GayGays wasn’t missing in daddies of the homosexual selection, along with these with strollers who probably bought an surprising eyeful. (In fact, they’re not mutually unique.) Particular occasions included the Miss GayDays Pageant, Mr. GayDays Leather competitors, foam events, a Golden Ladies tribute present, and a roster of DJ-driven pool events.
Queerty takes a take a look at a few of our favourite moments from GayDays 2025:
And the winner is …
The annual Miss GayDays Pageant and Mr. GayDays Leather-based competitors entice opponents from across the nation. However just one individual can find yourself on it (at the very least in public). This 12 months’s winners embody Kolbey Blair Matthews and Noble LaPier.
Moist ‘n wild with day by day pool events
The theme parks are a blast, however there are solely so many costumed characters one can soak up a day (at the very least, in public). From the seems to be of it, GayDays packs the schedule with day by day pool events, DJs, foam events, and loads of time to chill out.
Chosen household has by no means been extra vital
Some LGBTQ+ vacationers may contemplate avoiding Florida or different states with anti-LGBTQ+ agendas. However the truth is, we’re all over the place. Queer folks dwell and work in all kinds of various communities across the nation and worldwide. Orlando, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale have lengthy had thriving queer cultures and price protecting on our radar for benchmark occasions or just a weekend getaway with some queer aptitude. From the seems to be of it, GayDays continues to take care of its enchantment.
Plan your Satisfaction
GayDays’ 35th anniversary is already on the calendar for June 4 by 8, however when you can’t wait that lengthy to kick your queer celebrations into gear, take a look at these different occasions occurring this summer time:
Frameline — The San Francisco LGBTQ+ Competition celebrates its forty ninth 12 months June 18 by 28.
MLB Pride — If baseballs get you as sizzling and bothered as the opposite type, take a look at one in all Main League Baseball’s annual Satisfaction Nights this summer time, with loads of rainbow swag to indicate your sporty aspect.
Red State Pride celebrations — Each crimson state within the nation will forge forward with a Satisfaction celebration. Seize an inexpensive flight and lodge, and assist our fellows queers on their dwelling turf.
EuroPride Lisbon — Europe’s reply to WorldPride lands in Lisbon, Portugal, this 12 months, and it’s not too late to ebook a last-minute flight for the festivities June 14 by 22.
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