Today marks the 9th anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, the deadliest attack on the LGBTQ community in U.S. history where 49 people were killed, and 53 more injured.
Some survivors will revisit the gay nightclub for the first time since the 2016 tragedy claimed 49 innocent lives.
[image or embed] — The Advocate (@advocate.com) June 12, 2025 at 8:37 AM
From The Advocate:
Nine years later, Orlando leaders will gather with survivors and the family of victims to reflect on the way the community changed after a gunman killed 49 mostly queer and Latine people, then died in a standoff with law enforcement.
A number of those directly impacted walked through the club all this week, the first time since the tragedy most have been back inside. The FBI announced last week it would take victims of the shooting through the building.
It will likely be the last walkthrough for most, as city officials prepare to tear down the venue and instead begin work on a long-delayed memorial.
At 5:30 p.m. on Thursday evening, a ceremony will be held at First United Methodist Church of Orlando, attended by Dyer and other city officials, including first responders who were at the attack. That event will be livestreamed by the city.
Read more here.
Nine years ago today, 49 beautiful people went to celebrate Pride at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando and never came home. They were killed in a hate-fueled attack against LGBTQ+ and Latino communities. 53 others were injured and a city changed forever.
Today, my thoughts are with… pic.twitter.com/HB9VfCDRtX — Gabrielle Giffords (@GabbyGiffords) June 12, 2025
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