History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale will co-host “Take PRIDE!” 2025 at Galleria Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday, June 18 at 6 PM. The ticketed benefit reception, held during Pride Month, will honor 10 impactful LGBTQ community leaders through a vibrant evening of performance and celebration.
The event is hosted by Queer News Tonight anchor FayWhat and Hotspots Live host Shawn “Kitty Meow” Palacious. The event features a special performance by Rianna Petrone and music by DJ Jay McCracken. From June 19 to July 13, the public can explore Zorita’s World, a free companion exhibition highlighting the life of burlesque icon and queer advocate Zorita, alongside historic LGBTQ-friendly taverns showcased in Last Call South Florida.
This year’s honorees include leaders from government, media, entertainment, and advocacy, including our anchor FayWhat and President of Hotspots Happening Out Media division Scott Holland. Reception tickets are $50 and are available at historyfortlauderdale.org.
