Friday, july 17th
7 - 9 PM - Welcome Receptions
More info coming soon! Interested in hosting a reception? Contact us at finance@floridadems.org
Democrats,
We are so excited to announce that this year's Leadership Blue Keynote Speaker will be Secretary Pete Buttigieg! We are thrilled to welcome Secretary Buttigieg to Florida at such a critical juncture in the future of our state.
Join us for Leadership Blue Weekend, July 17th - 19th at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, FL! We are looking forward to convening our party leadership, supporters, volunteers, candidates, and activists for a weekend full of receptions, trainings, and signature events you will not want to miss.
Read on below to learn more about the ways you can be involved our 2026 Leadership Blue Weekend. Let's keep this momentum up!
Chair Nikki Fried
2026 leadership Blue Weekend
Weekend Schedule
Stay tuned for additional information on our weekend schedule
Saturday, July 18th
9 AM - 4 PM - Leadership Blue Trainings & Panel Series
General Session
Trainings & Panels
Join us for trainings by and for the democratic ecosystem
Panels & Forums
Hear from Democratic leaders in our FDP Panel & Forum series
5 PM - 7 PM - Evening Reception Series
FDP Chair's Reception
Join us pre-gala to mix and mingle during our Chair's Reception
Leadership Reception
*Separately Ticketed Event* Join legislators, sponsors, and keynote speaker Secretary Pete Buttigieg for our 2026 Leadership Reception
7-9 PM - Leadership Blue Gala Dinner Programming
Leadership Blue Gala Dinner
Join us for our Signature Gala Dinner event, the Leadership Blue Gala
Dessert After Party
Cap off the night with us at our Dessert Party post- gala
Sunday, july 19th
9 AM - 12 PM - State Party Business Meetings
9 AM - Registration for State Committee Meetings
Stay tuned for more information here
10 AM - State Central Committee Meeting
11 AM - State Executive Committee Meeting
Please note this meeting will not start until the conclusion of the State Central Committee Meeting
3 PM - World Cup Watch Party
Join us as a sponsor
Sponsorship Packet
Check out our Leadership Blue Weekend Sponsorship Opportunities
Are you a DEC, Club, or Caucus?
Purchase your table below!
Secure your Leadership Blue Gala Dinner Table!
Events
2026 Leadership Blue Weekend Schedule
Join us for our weekend events:
Featured
Leadership Blue Gala Dinner
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, West Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA
Join us in Orlando for the Leadership Blue 2026 Gala Dinner, an evening bringing together Democratic leaders, advocates, and supporters from across Florida.
JUST ANNOUNCED: We're thrilled to welcome former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg as our Leadership Blue 2026 Gala Dinner keynote speaker!
Secretary Buttigieg has been a powerful voice for Democratic values on the national stage, and we can't wait to host him in Orlando.
Set against the backdrop of Disney’s Gran Destino Tower at Coronado Springs Resort, this signature event will feature connection, celebration, and momentum as we look ahead to 2026.
We hope you’ll join us July 18 from 7-9 PM for a memorable night!
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About The hotel
Disney's Gran Destino Towers at Coronado Springs Resort
1000 W Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Hotel Room Block
Click here to find our hotel group rates at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort. Rates only available through June 17th! Act quickly to take advantage of our discounted room pricing.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Partners & Supporters
Thank you all for making our 2026 Leadership Blue weekend possible!
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