St. Pete Standard

Last week, Mayor Kenneth T. Welch was joined by City officials, Nicole Berman (Executive Director of St. Pete Pride), and members of the St. Pete Pride board at the Pride Month Flag Raising at City Hall to officially kick off the start of Pride Month season. The month of June will be filled with events and engagement opportunities for the LGBTQ+ community and allies.

Returning for its second year in a row is Letters of Love. In honor of Pride Month, residents and visitors are invited to express love and support for the LGBTQ+ community by spreading kindness and positivity, sharing stories of strength, love, and empowerment. During June, pop-up stations will be set up at local businesses and organizations where visitors can create and leave a letter or take one that speaks to them. More information about Letters of Love and the pop-up locations can be found at stpete.org/LettersOfLove.

Here's a breakdown of the free events happening for St. Pete Pride:

St. Pete Pride Youth and Family Day

Saturday, June 8 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

North Straub Park, 400 Bayshore Dr. NE

LGBTQ+ youth, queer families, and allies are welcome to this joy-filled event at North Straub Park. Guests will enjoy family-focused activities, vendors, and main stage performances.

Pridentity

Saturday, June 8 from 5 - 9 p.m.

Tully Levine Gallery, ArtsXchange Campus, 515 22nd St. S.

Local St Pete artists will showcase their art in dedication to the start of Pride Month.

St. Pete Pride Parade

Saturday, June 22 at 6 p.m.

Bayshore Dr.

The 2024 St Pete Pride Parade presented by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa will start at Albert Whitted Park and travel along Bayshore Drive with colorful floats, marching groups, and various giveaways along the route.

St. Pete Pride Grand Central Street Fair

Sunday, June 23 from 12 - 5 p.m.

Grand Central District (2000-3100 Blocks), Central Ave.

All ages are welcome to enjoy block after block of entertainment featuring vendors, food stalls, community partners as well as a new Family Fun Zone with street performers and inflatables.

More information about these events can be found at stpetepride.com.