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Gay Tampa & St Pete Events

Gay Tampa events include The annual Tampa Bay Pride, the DILF Tampa Out and Loud Festival, the nearby St Pete pride and the Smokefest. The Tampa Bay area is made up of two cities on opposite sides of the bay. On one side is Tampa, which has a long and interesting heritage. Across the bay is its sister city of St Petersburg. Not far away are Clearwater and other cities with visible gay communities.

St. Pete Pride

From: Jun. 01.2024 - To: Jun. 30.2024

Monday, Feb 18th, 2019

The St Pete Pride Festival draws around 100,000 visitors to downtown St. Petersburg's Historic Grand Central District.

Orange Party Presents Florida Tampa

From: Oct. 04.2024 - To: Oct. 06.2024

Wednesday, Dec 7th, 2022

Celebrate all things Orange in Tampa at the annual Orange Party Weekend, presented by the Orange Party Foundation.

Gasparilla Invasion & Parade Tampa

From: Jan. 25.2025 - To: Jan. 25.2025

Thursday, Aug 26th, 2021

Land, ho! Set sail for Tampa, shouts the legendary pirate Jose Gaspar as his band of buccaneers sail across the Hillsborough Bay and return to the City of Tampa

Pride on the River & Diversity Boat Parade

Awaiting dates

Thursday, Sep 16th, 2021

Pride on the River is Tampa's end of summer celebration of pride held along the Hillsborough River, culminating with an evening of entertainment

St Pete Pride Pool Party at the Hollander Hotel

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Saturday, Jun 12th, 2021

One of the highlights of the annual St.Pete Pride celebrations is the fun and luxurious pool party hosted at the Hollander Hotel each year in Jun.

Come Out St.Pete

Awaiting dates

Monday, Sep 6th, 2021

Come out to St. Pete for a day celebrating pride, inclusion, equality and most importantly, LOVE! Celebrate "National Coming out day" with a week-long series of events

House of Fuego Tampa Presents

Awaiting dates

Thursday, Feb 23rd, 2023

House of Fuego Tampa Presents the ultimate pride circuit events in Tampa during Pride, seasonal holidays and Summer.

Enchant Christmas St. Petersburg, Florida

Awaiting dates

Tuesday, Aug 31st, 2021

St. Petersburg's Tropicana Field will plan host to the annual Enchant Christmas market spectacular this holiday season

Tampa Bay Pride

Awaiting dates

Tuesday, Feb 19th, 2019

Tampa Bay Pride celebrate Tampa Bay's annual Pride Parade as its winds its way down 7th avenue ending at historic Centennial Park

Recommended Hotels in Tampa

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Tampa Marriott
4 Star, Good Location

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An in-house Starbucks
Quiet & spacious rooms
Fully equipped fitness centre
Outdoor rooftop pool & hot tub
Close to multiple restaurants and shopping areas and only a 10-minute drive to the gay bars

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Hampton Inn Tampa
3 Star, Location

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Amazingly comfy beds
Buffet or American breakfast
Well equipped fitness Centre
Outdoor swimming pool with View
Close proximity to the trolley and in walking distance to the riverwalk just a 5-minute drive to the gay bars

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Holiday Inn Express
3 Star, Readers Choice

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A great location
Outdoor swimming pool
Well equipped fitness Centre
Large rooms, very comfortable
This hotel is close to the gay bars and clubs and just a few minutes drive form downtown

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Hampton Inn & Suites
3 Star, Good Value

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Outdoor swimming pool
Clean and modern Rooms
Well equipped Fitness Centre
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Close to a historic tram that will take to the city center for free & only steps from the gay bars

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Gay St Pete Map

Recommended Hotels in St. Petersburg’s

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The Vinoy
4 Star The grand-dame

The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club

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4 Star, Historic Hotel on Tampa Bay
A short walk to the gay bars
Air-conditioned, ergonomic chair
Historic hotel with on-site spa, heated pools, close to museums, offering rooms with ergonomic workspaces and entertainment.

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Hollander Hotel
3 Star, Luxury

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3 Star, Boutique with Poolside Bar
A short walk to the gay bars
Refrigerator, microwave, cable TV
Boutique hotel with heated outdoor pool, on-site restaurant, close to Dali Museum, rooms feature modern amenities.

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Hampton Inn & Suites
3 Star – Great Amenities

Hampton Inn & Suites St. Petersburg/Downtown

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3 Star, Pool and Fitness Center
A short walk to the gay bars
Spacious rooms, cable TV, WiFi
Features an outdoor pool, fitness center, spacious air-conditioned rooms with modern facilities, and complimentary breakfast.

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Hyatt Place
3 Star – Perfect Location

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3 Star, Centrally Located, Pool
A short walk to the gay bars
Refrigerator, flat-screen TV
Central location, close to major attractions, offers an outdoor pool, 24-hour dining, and rooms with modern amenities.

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Gay Tampa & St Pete Events

St. Pete Pride

Orange Party Presents Florida Tampa

Gasparilla Invasion & Parade Tampa

Pride on the River & Diversity Boat Parade

St Pete Pride Pool Party at the Hollander Hotel

Come Out St.Pete

House of Fuego Tampa Presents

Enchant Christmas St. Petersburg, Florida

Tampa Bay Pride