Hillsborough County LGBTQ Democratic Caucus

Our hearts are with Mayor Jerry Demings as he deals with a difficult diagnosis. We thank Mayor Demings for his years of service to Orange County and the people of Florida, and also thank him for running for Governor, and elevating the debate on issues important to our state.

today, this weekend, and every now and then.

The movement began after 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton was tragically killed in Chicago in 2013. Her friends chose orange because it is the bright, unignorable color hunters wear in the woods to signal "don't shoot.”

is celebrated on June 5. It marks the start of the national campaign and weekend dedicated to raising awareness about gun violence and honoring victims and survivors.

You can find community gatherings, download social media toolkits, and connect with local groups fighting to end gun violence on the official ⁠Wear Orange website.

Here’s the information for this weekend’s event in Tampa:

https://act.everytown.org/event/wear-orange-weekend/?_gl=1*lhdxpu*_gcl_au*NTc0MzM3NTQ3LjE3ODA2Nzk1NzE.

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¡Acompáñanos a rodar y votar! 🎳🗳️ Te invitamos a “Bolos por Votos”, una recaudación de fondos especial para incentivar el voto, organizada por el Hillsborough County LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus.
🌟 Contaremos con la presencia de la increíble invitada especial Esmé Russell, activista y locutora de WMNF 88.5, The Big Gay Radio Show.
Disfruta de:
🎳 ¡Ven a jugar bolos!
🎁 Una subasta silenciosa con premios espectaculares.
📅 ¿Cuándo? Sábado, 6 de junio, de 12:00 PM a 2:00 PM.
📍 ¿Dónde? En Pin Chasers, 4847 N Armenia Ave, Tampa FL 33603.
Escanea el código QR en la imagen para registrarte o visita nuestro sitio web para más información: www.hillsboroughlgbtqdems.org
¡No te lo pierdas! Ven a divertirte y apoya una causa importante.

🌈✨ ¡Feliz Mes del Orgullo! ✨🌈
En el Hillsborough County LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus, celebramos la diversidad, el amor y la inclusión que enriquecen a nuestra comunidad. Junio es un momento para honrar nuestra historia, reflexionar sobre el camino recorrido y renovar nuestro compromiso en la lucha por la igualdad de derechos para todos.
¡Hoy y siempre, marchamos con orgullo! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Join us for an exciting FUNdraiser on June 6, 2026, at Pin Chasers Midtown! While Early Bird pricing has ended, tickets and sponsorship opportunities are still available. All proceeds support our Get Out The Vote (GOTV) campaign aimed at turning Hillsborough County BLUE this October.

We are excited to announce our new entertainer, Local activist and Entertainer Radio Personality on WMNF 88.5 The Big Gay Radio Show, the legendary Esmé Russell, who will join us for this fantastic event!

Don’t miss out on becoming a sponsor and making a difference!

https://hillsboroughlgbtqdems.org/2026-bowling-fundraiser-bowling-for-ballots/

Bowling FUNdraiser Update! Email from Hillsborough County LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus Our FUNdraiser! 🎳 Early Bird pricing has ended, but tickets and sponsorships opportunities are still available! Select the links below! Saturda