Parliament House was a gay resort on the Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando, Florida, United States, that included several bars and hosted performances such as drag shows.Taylor (2003), p. 82. There were 112 rooms in the complex, which encompassed 10,000 square feet, including an outdoor stage, a swimming pool, and a dance floor. The resort was established in 1975, and eventually became the best-known gay resort in Orlando. In 2006, the resort expanded to include a timeshare. In 2010, Parliament House was in danger of foreclosure. In 2012, Kenneth Creuzer, a 48-year-old HIV-positive man, was arrested on charges relating to his having allegedly raped a man at Parliament House. Alison Arngrim, who portrayed Nellie Oleson on the television series Little House on the Prairie, performed a one-person show called "Confessions of a Prairie Bitch" at Parliament House in 2013. On July 25, 2014, the resort filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, with $12.4 million in debts and nearly $4 million in assets. In February 2015, a fourteen-million-dollar debt relief plan was approved by the relevant parties. In 2019, NewNowNext declared Parliament House the most popular gay bar in the United States.
Parliament House Resort was the only remaining motor inn from the Parliament House Motor Inn chain. It closed on November 2, 2020, and demolition began on the complex on January 4, 2021.
Decline and closure Parliament House saw a decline in condition, service and patronage in its final years. As of March 2019, the property was listed for sale at $16.5 million. On October 28, 2020, Parliament House's owners announced that they had been unable to secure financing to renovate the existing venue and that it would close on November 2. They further stated: "In the coming weeks, we'll reveal our plans for the immediate future.... This is by no means goodbye. We promise to keep you updated about our grand re-opening."
Notable performers Courtney Act Axel Andrews Roxxxy Andrews Alison Arngrim Claudja Barry Jackie Beat Andy Bell Willam Belli BenDeLaCreme Sandra Bernhard Bob the Drag Queen Pandora Boxx Jocelyn Brown Belinda Carlisle Carmen Carrera Cazwell Violet Chachki Charo Coko Company B Deborah Cox Frenchie Davis Taylor Dayne Bianca Del Rio Adore Delano Kat Deluna Curves Diamond Alyssa Edwards Estelle Laganja Estranja Nina Flowers The Footlight Players Gloria Gaynor Macy Gray Debbie Gibson Keri Hilson Jennifer Holliday Loleatta Holloway Thelma Houston Ivy Queen Erika Jayne France Joli Leslie Jordan Katya Kelis Chaka Khan Khia Eartha Kitt Kristine W Lady Bunny Cyndi Lauper NeNe Leakes DJ Brianna Lee Paul Lekakis Amanda Lepore Lil' Kim Lil' Mo Lisa Lisa Kylie Sonique Love Manila Luzon Ts Madison Martika Trixie Mattel Jonny McGovern Varla Jean Merman Chad Michaels Ginger Minj Jinkx Monsoon Mýa Sharon Needles Paul Parker Miss Coco Peru Prince Poppycock Randy Rainbow LeAnn Rimes Vicki Sue Robinson Latrice Royale RuPaul Salt-N-Pepa Tyra Sanchez Shangela Jordin Sparks Ms. Darcel Stevens Byron Stingily Rip Taylor Alaska Thunderfuck Tiffany Trina The Village People Sherry Vine Michelle Visage Martha Wash Crystal Waters The Weather Girls Suzanne Westenhoefer Betty Who Wilson Phillips
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