St Pete Pride

The St Pete Pride month-long festival is back in its full glory in 2024, celebrating its 22nd anniversary year! Here are some highlights of this year's celebration:

• May 26: 2nd Annual Mx St Pete Pride Pageant (The Palladium)
• June 1: St Pete Pride 22nd Season Kick-Off Party (Grand Central District)
• Date TBD: Stonewall Reception
• June 8: LGBTQ+ Youth & Family Day (North Straub Park)
• June 14 & 15: Shades of Pride Festival: An LGBTQ+ Juneteenth Celebration (The Factory)
• Date TBD: Get Nude: Nothing But Your Flag!
• Date TBD: Transtastic Celebration
• Date TBD: Shades of Pride
• June 21: Friday Night Concert (Jannus Live)
• June 22: St Pete Pride Parade, TransMarch & Festival (North & South Straub Park)
• June 23: St Pete Pride Street Fair (Grand Central District) 

**Below is information from the 2023 St Pete Pride Parade, 2024 details to come soon.**

Tips, Transportation & Parking for the St Pete Pride Parade & Related Events on Saturday, June 22nd

Consider public transportation: As you might expect, an event attended by 200,000 people will cause some congestion. The good news is that Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) will have Park & Ride locations (such as at St. Petersburg High School at 2501 Fifth Ave N. in St. Pete) so that you don't have to try to find parking near the parade route. In addition, all PSTA bus and SunRunner routes are FREE throughout the St. Pete/Clearwater area (Pinellas County) this Saturday, June 24, to help you get around during St Pete Pride. Check out all the Pride public transportation details!

Other free transportation options: COCKtail in the Grand Central District will provide a free shuttle between the bar and the parade route from 3 p.m. to midnight on June 24.

An important note about parking at the St. Pete Pier during the Pride Parade: Yes, it's the closest parking to the parade, but be aware that the entrance/exit to Pier parking will be closed around 4 or 4:30 p.m. on June 22. This means you won't be able to move your car until after the parade is over (which runs for several hours).

When does the St Pete Pride Parade start and what is the route? The parade will begin at 6 p.m. in the vicinity of Albert Whitted Airport (480 Bayshore Dr., St. Pete) and travel a little over a mile, ending near the historic Vinoy Resort & Golf Club. 

What else is happening during St Pete Pride on the day of the St Pete Pride Parade? Beautiful Vinoy Park (701 Bayshore Dr. NE, St. Pete) will host a Pride festival from 2 - 10 p.m. with live entertainment on stage from 2 - 9 p.m. In addition, The Trans Pride March will kick off at 5:30 p.m. from Vinoy Park, walking to Albert Whitted Park where the parade begins.

More Pride Fun: 

• Check the official St Pete Pride website for more updates about this year's official events.
• Check out other Pride events throughout the community.
• Interested in becoming an official Visit St. Pete/Clearwater brand ambassador? We'd love to have you!