The largest Pride parade in Florida will bring hundreds of thousands of people to St. Pete’s beautiful waterfront on Saturday.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Grab your beds, boas and rainbow flags — the 2025 St. Pete Pride parade is finally here.
10 Tampa Bay’s Miguel Octavio and Miranda Parnell will return to host the parade as hundreds of thousands of people flock to St. Pete’s beautiful waterfront to celebrate.
It’s not only the largest Pride parade in Florida; it’s the largest Pride parade in the entire southeast region of the U.S.
Here’s what you need to know.
What time does the St. Pete Pride parade start? ⏰
The 2025 St. Pete Pride Parade starts at 6 p.m. with performers, vendors, artists, food stands and community partners holding events before and after.
The entire festival runs from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where is the St. Pete Pride parade? 🗺️
The St. Pete Pride parade runs along Bayshore Drive NE, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701.
Additional booths, food and entertainment will be set up at North and South Straub parks on Beach Drive.
Pride Parade route 🏳️🌈
The parade will start at 6 p.m. from Albert Whitted Park near Al Lang Stadium, travel along Bayshore Drive and end at Vinoy Park.
Pride parking and street closures 🚦
You can park in lots 5, 6, and 7 at Tropicana Field for free from 6 p.m. to midnight. From there, you can take the SunRunner for free to the parade. No overnight parking.
Park at St. Pete High for free and catch a free ride to the parade. No overnight parking.
St. Pete Pier will be closed to vehicular traffic starting at 4:30 p.m. on June 22Central Avenue and all cross streets between 1st Avenue N. and 1st Avenue S. will be closed starting at 20th Street and ending at 31st Street on June 23 for the street fair.
Will it rain at St. Pete Pride?
In typical St. Pete fashion, it will be hot and humid on Saturday. Temperatures will climb to around 90°, but the high humidity will make it feel like closer to 100°. Make sure to stay hydrated and don’t forget your sunscreen, the UV index will be extreme at 11!
Luckily, the wet pattern has shifted further inland, and the potential for rain has decreased for Saturday.
A Weather Impact Alert has been issued for Saturday (mainly in the morning), from 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
We could see a few showers and possibly a stray storm throughout the morning and into midday. This activity will not be severe in nature, but more of an inconvenience for those who have to set up for the afternoon activities or for those who plan on arriving early.
The bulk of the storms will move inland, east of I-75, throughout the afternoon and evening, so St. Petersburg should be mostly dry for the remainder of the day.
There is, like every Summer day, a chance for a stray shower or storm, but luckily that chance is much lower than what St. Petersburg dealt with this past Wednesday and Thursday.
Do I need tickets for Pride?
Nope. The event is completely free to attend, but if you’d like to take advantage of premium seating options, they’re available for purchase.
You can purchase a VIP Parade GLAMSTAND Ticket for $75. It includes:
Uncovered stadium-style seating for the parade2 drink ticketsPrivate cash barPrivate restroomFree snacks and water
You can also purchase a spot in the VIP Reserved Premier Viewing Area for $300. It includes:
An 8′ x 8′ space under the trees along North Straub ParkSeating for 6Unrestricted access to the parade routeADA-accessible ground area