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    7 Pride Month Events in St. Pete for Celebration and Fun

    By Lori Ann Pollgreen,

    2024-05-26

    Unfurl your rainbow flags and dust off your dancing shoes! St. Pete is gearing up for another vibrant Pride Month, bursting with events that celebrate love, diversity, and the LGBTQIA+ community. From electrifying parades and captivating performances to family-friendly gatherings and historical reflections, there’s something for everyone to join the fun.

    So get ready to paint the town with pride – here’s a guide to 7 unmissable events happening throughout June!

    Updated May 2024 by Meghan Roth

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    St Pete Pride – Image from St Pete Pride Festival

    Kickoff Block Party

    Saturday, June 1, 7-10pm
    2300 & 2400 Blocks of Central Ave

    Kickoff Pride month in the heart of St. Pete’s gayborhood with an EPIC Pride Month Kickoff Block Party! Featuring DJ Ace Vedo, a giant Red Bull truck, local LGBTQIA+ performers, corn hole, and a few surprises, the first Satur-GAY of June in the Grand Central District will not disappoint!
    FREE

    St Pete Pride Youth & Family Day

    Saturday, June 8, 10am – 2pm
    North Straub Park
    400 Bayshore Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

    This joy-filled event will bring thousands of LGBTQIA+ youth, queer families and allies to North Straub Park for this one-of-a-kind Pride event. Last year’s event was a remarkable reflection of St. Pete’s diverse and open-minded community, with many of the attendees being ally families. Guests will enjoy family-focused activities, vendors, and main stage performances.

    Rhythms of Pride

    Thursday, June 13, 7-10pm
    Wet Spot
    2355 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33713

    Get ready for a night filled with vibrant music, dazzling drag performances, and captivating arts from south of the border. Experience the fiery spirit and colorful culture of our Latin Queer family as we come together to dance, laugh, and celebrate. DJ Ace Vedo will be spinning the hottest beats to keep the energy high all night long.
    FREE

    Shades of Pride Juneteenth LGBTQ+ Art & Music Fest

    June 14-15, 2024
    The Factory
    2606 Fairfield Ave S. St. Petersburg, FL

    St Pete Pride’s Shades of Pride Juneteenth Celebration, presented by Metro Inclusive Health, is a 2 day Art and Music Festival that showcases the Black and Brown experience of the LGBTQIA+ community in the Tampa Bay Region through Art, Culture, Music, & Panel Discussions.|
    FREE – VIP tickets/seating available

    St Pete Pride Friday Night Concert

    Friday, June 21, 6-10pm
    Jannus Live
    200 1st Ave N, St. Petersburg, 33701

    You don’t want to miss this epic start to the Largest LGBTQIA+ Pride Weekend Celebration in Florida! Dance, mingle, and get excited to see some of your favorite local LGBTIQA+ performers on the Jannus Live stage. Closing out the night is your favorite drag queen’s favorite drag queen, the incredibly talented, Sasha Colby. This evening will have your eyes glued to the stage and guaranteed to please! Every ticket purchased enters you into a raffle to win a Meet & Greet with Sasha before her performance. 25 lucky winners will be notified via email on June 17th.
    $25

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    St Pete Pride Parade – Image from St Pete Pride Festival

    St. Pete Pride Parade

    Saturday, June 22, 6pm
    Albert Whitted Park
    480 Bayshore Dr SE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

    This year’s parade will start by Al Lang Stadium and travel along Bayshore Dr, filled with colorful floats, marching groups, and tons of swag along the route. Come cheer on your favorite local community orgs, spread joy, and take part in Florida’s Largest LGBTQIA+ Celebration. Get your confetti, Pride flags, and dancing shoes ready as over 100 groups march the parade route coming together for an unforgettable celebration of inclusion, representation, and visibility!  Grab your crew and get set to show that world that in Florida love always wins!
    FREE

    St. Pete Pride Festival

    Saturday, June 22, 2 – 10pm
    North & South Straub Parks
    400 Bayshore Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

    The St Pete Pride Parade Day Festival, presented by CAN Community Health will feature main stage headliner, SAUCY SANTANA! The festival will host a variety of local vendors and food trucks, Glamstand front row parade seating, beverage gardens, multiple stages, family area, and more! The Parade route will run from Albert Whitted Park to Vinoy Park along Bayshore Drive, stepping off at 6pm.
    FREE

    Grand Central Street Fair

    Sunday, June 23, 12-5pm
    2000-3100 Blocks, Central Ave

    St Pete Pride’s popular Sunday Street Fair is bringing tens of thousands of all ages to the Grand Central District to enjoy block after block of entertainment, vendors, food, community partners, and a new Family Fun Zone. With street performers, inflatables, and hundreds of participating businesses and organizations, there will be something for everyone.
    FREE

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