ORLANDO, Fla. — On Saturday, the city of Orlando will be filled with people celebrating Pride.


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Last year, the Come Out with Pride organization went virtual because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and this year they’re hoping for a great turnout with safety precautions in place.

Tatiana Quiroga showed Spectrum News the storage unit where all of the supplies needed for the weekend event are held.

“Our wristbands, our signage, everything that goes into putting on the largest single-day event that we have here in Orlando," Quiroga said.

Come Out with Pride volunteers are organizing hundreds of items ahead of Saturday to get ready for the big event at Lake Eola Park.

“As you can see it’s pretty tight in here, and we realize we need more room, which is a great problem to have," she said.

Quiroga is the first executive director of the organization, after joining the board of directors in 2020. Up until this point, the organization's been completely volunteer lead.

“Come out with Pride has been a part of our family tradition since before we even had kids,” Quiroga said.

The job brings her two worlds together.

“I’m very proud and out. I believe in living your authentic truth, unapologetically," she said.

At Lake Eola, flags are already up in partnership with the city.

“The bandshell this weekend is going to actually be our main stage. This is where our headliners are going to be," she said.

Look out for a digital sign reminding you of the extra people around.

In 2019, almost 200,000 people came out for Pride. This year, people are being asked to RSVP, with a longer parade route so it's easier to have social distance.

“For the day of, we are asking everyone to wear a mask if vaccinated or not. We are asking folks to socially distance," Quiroga said.

Also new this year, a sober space, on a dock with food vendors and a coffee truck.

“We wanted to make sure we’re being inclusive of all of the members of our community that are living in sobriety," Quiroga said.

Quiroga is excited to keep the family tradition going with her wife, Jennifer, and two kids.

“It’s an opportunity for my kids to see families that look like theirs, for them to experience our LGBTQ culture," she said.

She has multiple goals ahead as the new leader.

“Expand our year-round programming. Pride is more than just a party, we are a year-round organization," she said.

Another big goal for Quiroga is putting together a World Pride bid for 2026. Her goal is to submit that by October 2022.

“Invitation for everyone in the world to come and celebrate pride here with us," she said.