The owner of Pulse brought "Latin Night" back to Orlando on Thursday night to show that the nightclub is still alive.
The owner, Barbara Poma, announced that the party would be held to raise money for her staff, who have been out of jobs since the tragic shooting on June 12.
"We need to show that we are strong, that Pulse continues and that we appreciate all the help the community has shown us," Poma said in a statement, according to NPR.
The street party was held two miles away from Pulse in downtown Orlando, where hundreds of people gathered for a night of dancing, fundraising, and celebrating Orlando.
\u201cLatin night street party still going strong! #pulse #OrlandoUnited @news6wkmg\u201d— Erik Sandoval (@Erik Sandoval) 1466732560
\u201c#PulseNightclub owner hosts "Latin" block party; first event hosted by night club since Orlando massacre\u201d— David Begnaud (@David Begnaud) 1466729003
