Ten years ago, the Orlando community came together in grief and tragedy when a gunman burst into the Pulse nightclub, killing 49 people and injuring dozens more.
Ten years after the mass shooting, Central Florida unites to remember the fallen angels who died that night, showing that love is stronger than hate. This week marks the 10th anniversary, starting June 12, 2016, with art exhibitions, community events, and commemorations.
2026 Pulse Memorial Ceremony
Join our community at First United Methodist Church as we remember the 49 lives lost on June 12, 2016. The ceremony will include musical performances by local artists, the Orlando Gay Chorus, a special presentation by Orlando Poet Laureate Kamala Gaither, a candlelight ceremony, and the reading of 49 names. Join us for the event starting June 12th at 5:30pm at 142 E. Jackson St. in Orlando. More information: pulserlando.org
Created by the Community: Pulse Portrait
The exhibition, held at Orlando’s Terrace Gallery, features 49 portraits honoring the lives lost in the Pulse tragedy. The work, designed by artist Jeff Sonksen, was completed as a paint-by-numbers project by the victims’ friends, family, and community members. The exhibition will run from June 11th to August. Located at 400 S. Orange Ave. 23 in Orlando. More information: pulserlando.org
Prayer Ribbon Memorial Exhibition
A commemorative exhibition of prayer ribbons will be held at City Hall Square until June 14th. Jay Critchley, an artist with the Provincetown Community Compact in Massachusetts, is sending out colorful ribbons with messages of support made for our community after the tragedy. The tradition began when artists carved each victim’s name on a ribbon and sent it to Orlando within a few months of June 12, 2016. More information: pulserlando.org
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Pulse 10: Angels’ Bakine
The community memorial, held at Spirit of Joy Church, is sponsored by Del Ambiente, a nonprofit organization serving Puerto Rico’s LGBTQ+ community. Join us in a healing space rooted in the Afro-Puerto Rican Bakine tradition as we commemorate the 49 Pulse victims. The ceremony will be held June 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. at 1801 Rouse Road in Orlando. More information: eventbrite.com
Memorial Blood Donation Day
One Blood will be accepting blood donations outside Orlando’s downtown City Hall on the anniversary of the Pulse shooting. Donate blood at 400 S. Orange Ave. in Orlando on June 12 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Reserve your donation time on the OneBlood website: oneblood.org
Pulse Memorial Site Lighting
In memory of the 49 angels, the Pulse Memorial will be lit from dusk to dusk until June 15th. This quiet activity serves as a peaceful tribute to a decade of resilience. Visit the memorial at 1912 S. Orange Ave. in Orlando. More information: pulserlando.org
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10 years since Pulse: Honor them with action commemorative panel
Join the Human Rights Campaign, Giffords, and Equality Florida for a panel discussion that includes U.S. Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith and Pulse survivor Brandon Wolf. The panel discussion will discuss what has happened since the shooting and how to honor the victims with action. The event will be held on June 13th at 10am at an undisclosed location. Register with Mobize.us.
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