{"id":232279,"date":"2026-04-15T04:33:47","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T04:33:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/232279\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T04:33:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T04:33:47","slug":"pride-prom-slow-dances-into-the-orlando-science-center-this-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/232279\/","title":{"rendered":"Pride Prom slow-dances into the Orlando Science Center this week"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-perfmatters-preload=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"554\" data-attachment-id=\"415322\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.orlandoweekly.com\/arts\/things-to-do\/pride-prom-slow-dances-into-the-orlando-science-center-this-week\/attachment\/unnamed-3-copy\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.orlandoweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/unnamed-3-copy.jpg?fit=1080%2C767&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1080,767\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"unnamed-3 copy\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Morphine Love Dion&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.orlandoweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/unnamed-3-copy.jpg?fit=780%2C554&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/unnamed-3-copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-415322\"   fetchpriority=\"high\"\/>Morphine Love Dion Credit: Courtesy<\/p>\n<p>The 5th Annual Pride Prom promises a night of glitter and glamour at Orlando Science Center on Friday, all for a good cause. Presented by Pineapple Healthcare, the event has become a staple in Orlando\u2019s LGBTQ+ community, offering a vibrant space for self-expression, connection and unapologetic joy.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s \u201cTime Traveler\u2019s Ball\u201d is headlined by Morphine Love Dion, a standout from RuPaul\u2019s Drag Race Season 16. With a reputation for commanding performances, Dion has quickly become a rising force in the drag scene, captivating audiences nationwide with her Miami-inspired style, sharp wit and electrifying stage presence. <\/p>\n<p>The event will transform the Science Center into a glam high-school gym, complete with a DJ spinning the slow-dance hits, live entertainment, a Royal Court crowning and interactive moments like the Firefly Photo Booth. Guests can sip on cocktails and mocktails while dancing the night away in a space designed to honor queer identity and community. <\/p>\n<p>8 p.m. Friday, April 17, Orlando Science Center, 777 E. Princeton St., <a href=\"https:\/\/comeoutwithpride.org\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/comeoutwithpride.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">comeoutwithpride.org<\/a>, $24-$62. <\/p>\n<p>Orlando\u2019s daily dose of what matters. 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