St. Pete Pride 2026

St. Pete Pride 2026

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 Kick-Off Party.

• 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.

The Event

• Next Edition: Friday 29th May, 2026 – Sunday 28th June, 2026
• Florida's Largest LGBTQIA+ Pride Celebration returns to St.Pete in June, 2026 with a series of concerts, festivals and parades.
• Events kick off with a Pride Kickoff Weekend at the end of May, followed by a series of themed days and concerts.
• Celebrations end with the Parade on Saturday and the Street fair on Sunday, on the final weekend in June.

Pride Kick Off Weekend

• Friday 29th May 2026 – Sunday 31st May 2026.
• Friday, May 29 – Kickoff Street Fair on Central – Central Avenue – The first big street fair weekend of the season with vendors, community booths, and outdoor hangouts.
• Saturday, May 30 – Pickleball Tournament & Beach Party – Venue: TBA (tournament) / Venue: TBA (beach party) – Sport in the daytime, then a beach party vibe to keep the weekend moving.
• Sunday, May 31 – Sundays are a Drag Brunch – Venue: TBA – Drag, brunch, and a social Sunday crowd to wrap the kickoff weekend.

St. Pete Pride Parade & Festival

• Saturday 27th June, 2026 – St. Pete Pride Tampa festival draws around 100,000 marchers to the parade to North Straub and South Straub Park, as well as 350,000+ visitors enjoying the area’s clubs and beaches.
• The Festival will begin at 2 p.m. on both sides of the parade route. North Straub Park will have a variety of local vendors, food trucks, a DJ, and a beer garden.
• North and South Straub Parks will host the main entertainment stages. These are free events and open to the public.
• The Trans March will step off in Vinoy Park at 5:15 p.m., followed by the St. Pete Pride Parade – which steps off at 6 p.m. from Albert Whitted Park north to Vinoy Park along Bayshore Drive.
• Bayshore Drive is ideal for watching floats, community groups, and high-energy crowds.
• Alternatively, head to Vinoy Park for the finale, a great spot to watch the parade finish, catch the Trans March start, and be part of the closing moments of the festival.

Sunday Pride Street Fair

• Sunday 28th June, 2026 – From noon until 5 pm – St. Pete Pride’s popular Sunday Street fair is returning, bringing tens of thousands of all ages to the Grand Central District to enjoy block after block of entertainment, vendors, food, community partners, and interactive carnival games.
• With street performers and hundreds of participating businesses and organizations, there will be something for everyone. This is a free event and open to the public.

Pride Pool Party

• Awaiting dates, Typically the first Sunday in June – The Hollander Hotel hosts the annual St Pete Pride Pool party from 3 pm until late. Enjoy poolside cocktails, dancing and sexy guys in speedos!

Other Events

• Sunday, June 7 – Family Day – Venue: TBA – A daytime, family-friendly Pride event with a relaxed pace and all-ages fun.
• Thursday, June 11 – Stonewall Reception – Venue: TBA – A reception-style evening that nods to Pride history and brings supporters together.
• Saturday, June 13 – Lipstick Masquerade – Venue: TBA – Dress up, masks, and a party-night feel with a Pride Month twist.
• Friday, June 19 – Shades of Pride – Venue: TBA – A themed Pride Month event focused on community, culture, and connection.
• Thursday, June 25 – Transtastic – Venue: TBA – A trans-led spotlight event with performances, community, and celebration.
• Friday, June 26 – Concert & Night Market – Venue: TBA – Live music paired with an evening market for shopping, food, and late-night strolling.

Cocktail St Pete

• Throughout the month – Expect a month-long series of parties and events at Cocktails St.Pete, the home of The WET Pool Bar, The BackRoom and the Mari Jean Hotel.
• Enjoy block parties, several themed tea dances, charity bingo, boylesque shows and a main stage celebration and closing party.
• Major parties typically take place on the Saturday and Sunday leading up to the Pride weekend and during the Pride Parade.

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.

The Pink Palace

• 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, offering some of the best views in St. Pete and has been a long-time ally of the gay community.

Recommended Hotels in St. Pete

Stay close to the pride parties and events at the following recommended hotels:

Hollander Hotel,    Hampton Inn & Suites,    Courtyard by Marriott,    The Vinoy