Tampa Bay Pride 2025

Tampa Bay Pride 2025

Join thousands of revelers in the streets of Ybor City to celebrate Tampa Bay’s annual Pride Parade as its winds its way down 7th avenue ending at historic Centennial Park.

• Visiting for Tampa Pride? Stay in Ybor City, home to the city’s popular gay district, bars and clubs. The Hotey Haya is  a 4-star hotel rated “Superb” by gusts featuring a beautiful outdoor pool area, spacious rooms, modern decor and bustling bar, perfect for pre-dinner cocktails.

The Tampa Pride Parade

• Next Edition: Awaiting dates.
• The annual Tampa Pride Diversity Parade typically takes place on the final Saturday in March, in historic Ybor City, also known as the GaYBOR District. This has become a historical and annual spring event when Florida weather is most enjoyable!
• Once again the parade will wind its way east from the corner of Nuccio Parkway and E 7th Avenue, down E 7th Avenue to N 20th Street where it will turn north to disperse.
• The parade will step off at 4:00pm in front of Centro Ybor with a special community tribute.
• Ybor hotels tend to book up early. Stay nearby in the downtown district, just a short ride away. Le Méridien Tampa, The Courthouse is set in an historic building with spacious rooms, modern fitness centre and excellent location.

The Tampa Pride Street Festival

• Following the main parade – The Tampa Pride Street Festival with Vendors, Artisan & Crafts Show, Community Health Fair, Food Alley and Tampa Pride at Night is located in the Tampa Cuban Club, close to all the city’s gay bars and clubs.
• The Main Stage will be located in the Cuban Club Courtyard. Here the Street Festival will kick off at 10:45am with the Tampa Bay Pride Band and guest speakers followed by featured entertainment.
• Stay close to the street festival at the Hampton Inn Downtown, rated “Fabulous” by guests with a beautiful rooftop pool delicious breakfast options.

The Vendor Market

• The vendor areas are located in two main areas: E 9th Avenue & The HCC parking lot. The E 9th Avenue area is two blocks from N 13th Street to N 15th Street. The second area comprises the HCC parking lot area.

The Food Alley

• The food alley is located on 14th Street between 9th Ave & Palm Ave. Right between The Cuban Club and HHC!!! This area will be open 11AM to 11PM.

The Pride Concert At Night

• Saturday – 6:00 pm – Midnight – When the Street Festival and Parade are done, the fun moves to the Cuban Club! celebrate Tampa Pride at Night!
• Awaiting line up for 2025.

Pride Circuit Events

• Awaiting dates – Pride Vibes – A weekend of circuit events brought to you by House of Fuego.

Ybor City

• Ybor City is a vibrant and historic neighborhood in Tampa, Florida with a rich history, diverse culture, and lively gay scene.  Approximately 2 miles northeast of downtown Tampa.
• Bradley’s on 7th –  A lively spot with entertainment including drag shows and dance music. Pool Tables, happy hour and dim lighting for a moody atmosphere.
• Southern Nights Tampa –  Gay nightclubs with DJs and GoGos, hosting a variety of events, from drag races to dance parties.
• Reservoir Bar – Known as the “finest hole in the wall”. Laid back dive bar with pool, darts and drinks.

Where to stay?

Here are the Hotels we recommend that keep you close to all the action in Gay Tampa.

Tampa Marriott,    Hampton Inn & Suites,    Holiday Inn Express,  Hampton Inn Tampa