Orlando has once again made The Advocate's annual list of the 15 gayest cities in America. For 2012, Orlando is the second gayest city in the country, up two spots from last year's #4 ranking. According to the 2012 list, only Salt Lake City is gayer than Orlando.
Orlando got an edge via the four area teams that competed in the Gay Softball World Series, one of several criteria used by The Advocate to rank the cities. Orlando also fulfilled criteria regarding LGBT elected city officials, LGBT bookstores and concerts by “Gossip, the Cliks and the Veronicas.” Other criteria included WNBA teams, transgender protections and cities that sent a finalist to the International Mr. Leather competition.
The Advocate discussed Gay Days, Orlando's recent passage of a domestic partner registry and the Fringe Festival.
One other Florida city made the 2012 list Ft. Lauderdale is ranked #4.
