St. Petersburg will host Pride events spanning an entire month. They start this weekend. Meanwhile, Tampa scrapped its 2026 Pride festivities because of the “political and economic climate.” A street fair in the Grand Central district opens things up Friday. It runs from 5 to 9 p.m.
Over 100 groups will march in the Pride Parade on June 27 at 6 p.m. The route follows Bayshore Drive, beginning at Albert Whitted Park. Festival activities fill North and South Straub Parks from 2 to 10 p.m. Attendees can catch live music and local performers. There will be artists, more than 100 booths, vendors, and food and drink available for purchase.
The 2026 theme is “Here Comes the Sun,” which focuses on visibility and inclusion. “We always say the rainbow can’t come out without the sunshine,” said Bior Guigni, executive director of St. Pete Pride, according to the St. Pete Catalyst. “This is part of the community coming together.”
Mayor Ken Welch will hoist the Pride flag at City Hall on June 4 at 9 a.m. The Trans March kicks off at 5:15 p.m. on June 27 from Vinoy Park.
Slay the Bay, a concert and night market, happens June 26 at Al Lang Stadium starting at 7:30 p.m. Chinchilla, Flyanna Boss, and Cain Culto will perform. Fireworks close out the night.
Weekend fun continues Saturday with a pickleball tournament at the SkyBeach Resort from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday brings a drag brunch at the same spot from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Family Day on The Pier takes place June 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring kid- and pet-friendly activities plus a pet parade.
Other planned events? A Stonewall Reception on June 11 from 6 to 11 p.m. Rowdies Pride Night on June 13 from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Surreal Summer Nights at The Dali Museum on June 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. Shades of Pride will honor Juneteenth and Pride on June 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Morean Center for Clay.
Some events are free. The parade and family day won’t cost you anything. Others require tickets ranging from $10.96 to $80.03.