The Headdress Gala Returns to Orlando, Featuring Thelma Houston to Support HIV/STI Prevention
The Headdress Gala, a revived event focused on fashion, performance, and community solidarity, is returning to Orlando. The event supports HIV/STI prevention efforts by the nonprofit Hope & Help and will feature Grammy-winning artist Thelma Houston as its headliner. Attendees…
Orlando Daytona Beach Melbourne, FL, September 17, 2026 —
The Headdress Gala, an event celebrating fashion, performance, and community solidarity, is set to return to Orlando. This revived gala aims to support the HIV/STI prevention efforts undertaken by the nonprofit organization Hope & Help.
Headlining the event will be Grammy-winning artist Thelma Houston. Attendees can anticipate a program that includes a variety of performances, such as drag artistry, acrobatic displays, and showcases of elaborate headwear. The gala is scheduled to take place at the Hilton Orlando.
The Headdress Gala is designed to foster community solidarity while raising awareness and funds for critical public health initiatives. The event’s focus on fashion and performance serves as a platform to engage the community and highlight the work of Hope & Help in combating HIV and STIs.
Details regarding specific dates or times for the event were not provided in the summary. The organization behind the event, Hope & Help, is dedicated to its mission of prevention and support within the community. The choice of Orlando as the location signifies the event’s connection to the local community it serves.
The blend of artistic expression, from drag and acrobatics to fashion, aims to create a unique and engaging experience for attendees, all in support of a vital cause. The participation of a celebrated artist like Thelma Houston underscores the significance of the gala’s mission and its potential reach.
Story summarized from the original created by Angie Benbeneck on www.orlandoweekly.com, see more information here.
