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The City of Orlando and Orange County, in collaboration with Pulse, have designated June 12, 2017 as “Orlando United Day – A Day of Love and Kindness.” This day is dedicated to the memory and honor of the 49 innocent lives taken at Pulse, reaffirms the community’s commitment to survivors and loved ones, as well as recognizes the global compassion and love displayed in the wake of the tragedy.

To remember the victims and honor the survivors, a number of community events and activities will take place on Monday, June 12, 2017.

The official website for information and updates related to “Orlando United Day – A Day of Love and Kindness” is orlandounitedday.com.

Community Events
Some activities on the day of Monday, June 12, 2017, Include:

Public Community Gathering Reflections and Remembrance
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Pulse Nightclub site
1912 Orange Avenue
Orlando, FL 32806

Orlando Love: Remembering Our Angels
7 p.m.

Lake Eola Park, Walt Disney Amphitheater
located by Washington Street and Rosalind Avenue

Public Community Gathering Moments of Hope and Healing
10 – 11:59 p.m.

Pulse Nightclub site
1912 Orange Avenue
Orlando, FL 32806

**For a complete listing of events taking place on Orlando United Day, visit orlandounitedday.com.

Road Closure Maps
Each map is specific to the surrounding area of community events.
*Detour signs will be clearly posted before and along detour routes.

Pulse Nightclub Event Site

Road closures June 10 at Noon through June 12 at 11:59 p.m.

  • One lane closed on southbound Orange Avenue from Kaley Street to Harding Street

Road closures June 12, 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. 

  • Southbound lane of Orange Avenue from Kaley Street to Harding Street
  • West Esther Street from Orange Avenue to Lucerne Terrace
  • East Esther Street from Orange Avenue to Baylarian Boulevard
  • East Harding Street from Orange Avenue to Baylarian Boulevard
Lake Eola Park Event Site

Road closures June 12, 7 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.

  • East lane on North Rosalind Avenue closed between Wall Street and Robinson Street
  • Osceola roundabout near World of Beer (Osceola Avenue north of Central Boulevard)

Road closures June 12, Noon to 11:59 p.m.

  • Southbound Eola Drive from Robinson Street to Central Boulevard

Road closures June 12, 5 to 11:59 p.m.

  • Full closure of Rosalind Avenue from South Street to Robinson Street
  • Central Boulevard from Rosalind Avenue to Summerlin Avenue

 

Parking Options and Recommended Routes into Downtown Orlando
Below are parking options based on the surrounding areas of the planned community events. With these events and planned road closures, the City anticipates high traffic volumes in the Downtown area.

Travelers are encouraged to consider alternative modes of transportation including:

These parking apps can assist in finding parking in the area:

 

Orlando Love: Remembering Our Angels

Lake Eola Park, Walt Disney Amphitheater, located by Washington Street and Rosalind Avenue
Designated drop off and pick up locations for ride sharing, taxi and pedicabs for Lake Eola Park will be located at:

  • Magnolia Avenue and Central Boulevard
  • Summerlin Avenue and Central Boulevard

Recommended Parking for Lake Eola Park Event

  • Parking at City garages will be available.
  • On Sunday, June 11, and Monday, June 12, on-street/metered parking spots will be unavailable for general public on the south and east side of Lake Eola Park, this includes Rosalind Avenue and Central Boulevard.
  • Limited ADA parking will be available on Rosalind Avenue between Jackson Street and Pine Street.

Recommended Routes into Downtown Orlando

With construction underway on I-4 and the 408, the City recommends the following routes if traveling into Downtown via highway:

Driving Directions from Interstate 4

Coming from the West on I-4:
Exit at Amelia Street (83A), take a right onto Amelia Street, then take a right onto Orange Avenue.  Multiple City garages can be accessed on both the west and east side from Orange Avenue heading in this southbound direction.

Coming from the East on I-4:
Exit at Colonial (84A), take a left onto Colonial, then a right onto Orange Avenue.  Multiple City garages can be accessed from both the west and east side of Orange Avenue heading in this southbound direction.

Alternatively, after exiting at Colonial (84A), proceed straight onto to Hughey.  Multiple City garages can be accessed from both the west and east side of Hughey heading in this southbound direction.

Driving Directions from the 408

Coming from the East on 408:
Take exit (10B) to I-4 East.  Exit at Amelia Street (83A), take a right onto Amelia Street, then take a right onto Orange Avenue.  Multiple City garages can be accessed on both the west and east side from Orange Avenue heading in this southbound direction.

Coming from West on 408:
Take exit (10B) to I-4 East. Exit at Amelia Street (83A), take a right onto Amelia Street, then take a right onto Orange Avenue.  Multiple City garages can be accessed on both the west and east side from Orange Avenue heading in this southbound direction.

Pulse Nightclub Community Remembrance Events

Pulse Nightclub, 1912 Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 32806

Recommended Parking for Pulse Nightclub Events

Due to limited public parking surrounding the Pulse Nightclub site, temporary parking locations have been identified for June 12 activities only.

  • 120 West Grant Street – Parking garage behind Target. Visitors are asked to park on the top floor of the Target garage. There are two entrances, one from West Grant Street behind Target and the other from West Crystal Lake Street next to Target.
  • 1800 South Orange Avenue – Surface lot next to Orlando Fire Station 5. There are two entrances, one from South Orange Avenue and the other from Pennsylvania Street.
  • 21 West Muriel Street – Un-paved lot
  • 74 Bonnie Loch Court – Gravel lot – One entrance on Kuhl Avenue
    Recommended routes to Pulse Nightclub

Recommended Routes into Downtown Orlando

With construction underway on I-4 and the 408, the City recommends the following routes traveling to Pulse Nightclub via highway:

Driving directions from Interstate 4

Coming from the West on I-4:
Exit at Kaley Street (81BC), take a right onto Kaley Street toward Orange Avenue.  Multiple parking lots are available in the vicinity of Pulse Nightclub.  Please refer to the map for exact locations.

Coming from the East on I-4:
Exit at Michigan Street (81A), take a left onto Michigan Street, then a left onto Orange Avenue toward Kaley Street.  Multiple parking lots are available in the vicinity of Pulse Nightclub.  Please refer to the map for exact locations.

Driving Directions from the 408

Coming from the East on 408:
Take the Rosalind Street exit (11A), take a left onto South Street, then left onto Orange Avenue.  Head south toward Kaley Street. Multiple parking lots are available in the vicinity of Pulse Nightclub.  Please refer to the map for exact locations

Coming from West on 408:
Take exit (10B) to I-4 West. Exit at Michigan Street (81A), take a left onto Michigan Street, then a left onto Orange Avenue toward Kaley Street.  Multiple parking lots are available in the vicinity of Pulse Nightclub.  Please refer to the map for exact locations.

Related Links
Below are links related to the Pulse tragedy

Media Logistics

The Central Florida Media Committee is assisting the City of Orlando, Orange County Government and event organizers with media and logistical support for events at Lake Eola and Pulse Nightclub on June 12.

All media updates and logistics will be posted on cflmedia.org.

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