Family members, lawmakers and LGBTQ rights advocates will virtually honor the fourth anniversary of the massacre at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida.
In-person ceremonies have taken place at the site of the former nightclub on prior anniversaries, but ongoing efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19 prompted organizers to opt for a virtual event this year.
Friday marked four years since Omar Mateen opened fire inside the Florida nightclub, killing 49 people ― many of whom identified as LGBTQ ― and injuring dozens more.
Former Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg, who is gay, marked the anniversary with a poignant video for LGBTQ advocacy group Equality Florida.
The musical, which debuted at the Orlando Fringe Festival last year, is loosely based on Rupe’s experiences visiting Pulse before the 2016 tragedy.