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Celebrate pride with 250,000 pals
Our area has gained a reputation as an LGBT mecca for good reason. It’s home to St. Pete Pride, the largest LGBT pride event in Florida. Of course, pride is celebrated 365 days a year here, in everything we do. From shopping and nightlife to sunny days at the beach, there’s always been a place for us in St. Pete/Clearwater.
In 2017, The Advocate named St. Pete the 3rd Queerest City in America and nothing captures our festive spirit like St. Pete Pride. The multiday celebration draws up to 250,000 attendees each June. The event’s highlight is a spectacular night parade along the city’s scenic downtown waterfront, followed by a lively street festival in the gay-friendly Grand Central District. Throughout June, the city is awash in rainbow colors. Hundreds of local businesses and organizations fly Pride flags to toast the local lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. There’s even an annual Pride flag-raising ceremony at City Hall.