Event Dates
From: Thursday, June 1, 2023
To: Friday, June 30, 2023
St. Pete Pride Tampa festival draws around 100,000 marchers to the parade in downtown St. Petersburg’s Historic Grand Central District
St Pete Pride is Florida’s largest Pride celebration with events running throughout the month of June culminating in a weekend of parties and parades. Events kick off in late May with the Miss St Pete Pride Pageant followed by the Pride 21st Anniversary Kick-Off Party.
The main events take place from the 23rd to the 25th of June.
- Visiting St Pete for pride? Stay in the Sunset Beach area and enjoy the best hotels, great views and of course, the world famous sandy beach.
St. Pete Pride Parade
- Saturday, June 24th 2023
- St. Pete Pride Tampa festival draws around 100,000 marchers to the parade in downtown St. Petersburg’s Historic Grand Central District, as well as hundreds of thousands of visitors enjoying the area’s clubs and beaches. Time to be confirmed.
- The parade has been moved to nighttime rather than its usual mid-day launch, giving attendees a relief from the heat and giving visitors more time to relax at BBQs, tailgates and parties during the day.
Pride Street Party
- Sunday June 25th 2023 @ 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
- VFW Post 39 & Urban Brew & BBQ, 2021 Pride Street Party.
- Saturday Night Dance Party and a drag show.
- Food and drink specials
Gay Beach
- The LGBTI area of the St Petersburg Municipal Beach on Sunset Beach should definitely be on your “to-do” list. The long, pristine stretch of white sand is particularly popular on weekend afternoons as clubbers recover with a sun bathe and a refreshing dip. The city’s facilities include showers and toilets.
Where to Stay during St. Pete Pride
- Nicknamed The Pink Palace for its pink façade and grandeur architecture, The Don CeSar has welcomed guests since its opening in 1928.The hotel has recently been completely refurbished. The hotel has some of the best views in St. Pete and has been a long-time ally of the gay community.
Where to stay during St. Pete Pride?
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Hollander Hotel, Hampton Inn & Suites, Courtyard by Marriott, The Vinoy
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