Event Dates
From: Sunday, February 14, 2027
To: Sunday, February 21, 2027
Winter Pride St. Pete is a fun pride celebration brought to you by the Grand Central District Association and Cocktail St. Pete.
Winter Pride St. Pete is a fun pride celebration brought to you by the Grand Central District Association and Cocktail St. Pete.
- Stay at the Host Hotel, The Mari Jean St. Pete, an adults-only resort with a “Superb” rating. The gay-run and operated hotel features a stunning outdoor pool, gay club and bar, the perfect location for your Winter Pride escape.
The Event
- Next Edition: Sunday 14th February, 2026 – Sunday 21st February, 2026.
- Escape the cold this February and set sail for St Pete as the town celebrates a new event, Winter Pride.
- Visitors can enjoy world-class daytime pool parties, live shows, a real-life Drag Race, an epic gala ball and a Sunday Funday Street Party.
- Events take over some of St Petersburg's most famous gay venues and feature national and international entertainers.
- Stay at the “Exceptional” Kenwood Gables, a beautifully reformed and luxurious property offering superb suites, an outdoor pool and a delicious breakfast.
Event Highlights
- Opening Sunday, 4 pm to 10 pm – Opening Street Party and Tea Dance featuring Dylan Mulvaney – Celebrate the start of a week dedicated to PRIDE by dancing in the streets of the Grand Central District.
- Closing Sunday – 12 pm to 5 pm – Drag Race – Winter Pride signature street event with drag performers racing in outrageous looks and creative vehicles along Central Avenue. pride – on Central Ave, between 20th and 28th Street.
- Other events include a signature Circuit Party, Dripping in Diamonds featuring Eliad Cohen and Afterglow closing tea dance.
- The event is hosted by Cocktail St Pete – A Gay complex, complete with the charming Mari Jean Hotel, The Wet Spot, pool bar, day club, and nightclub.
Where to Party
- Dog Bar St. Pete , Open-air dog park bar with drinks for humans, play space for pups and regular themed events.
- Free Fall Theater ,Intimate professional theatre with bold programming and a strong local arts crowd.
- The Ball Bar & Lounge , Stylish LGBTQ+ bar with craft cocktails, tapas and late-night DJ sets.
- Green Bench Brewing , Popular brewery taproom with a big patio, craft beers and frequent community events.
- Glamper , Camping-themed bar with covered patio, big screens and seasonal pop-ups.
- COCKtail , Gay cocktail bar on Central with drag, DJs and a busy Pride party schedule.
- The Wet Spot , Pool bar and day club with cabanas, LED screen and regular Pride-linked parties.
- The Floridian Social ,Historic Central Avenue venue hosting concerts, balls and special events.
- Thirsty First , Downtown sports-meets-nightlife bar with DJs, brunches and late-night parties.
- Grand Central District is the heart of the LGBTQ+ community in St. Petersburg. It's situated west of downtown St. Pete, about 5 to 10 minutes from Downtown by car.
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
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