Anti-gay opponents had taken note and were. The legislation also divided Disney - Florida’s largest employer and one of its most politically influential corporations - during the Legislature’s winter lawmaking session when former Disney CEO Bob Iger took a public stand against the bill as his successor, Bob Chapek, was initially silent.Ĭhapek later took a stand against the bill, apologized for not speaking out and announced that the company would pause political donations in Florida. In 2022, the celebrations should resume their susual schedule, with festivals throughout the month of June and the long-awaited return of the Pride Paradeplus plenty of other LGBTQ-friendly. By 1995 - the year Disney announced it would offer domestic-partner benefits starting the next year - Gay Day was drawing an estimated 32,000 people. The internal Democratic feud over the gala marked the first time the party hasn’t been united in response to the so-called “parental rights” legislation, which it branded as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill - although the legislation wouldn’t explicitly ban teachers or students from using the word. Republican lawmakers say they’re just being proactive and stepping in before it becomes an issue. 2022 Gay Pride & Event Calendar Jan 1st to Dec 31st. Democrats and educators have said the legislation is overreaching and discriminatory - and unnecessary, because, in most cases, those topics aren’t being taught in Florida schools. Annapolis Pride Parade & Festival 2022 Jun 4th to Jun 4th.