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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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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
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