This morning, June 4th, community members, advocates, and local leaders gathered outside St. Petersburg City Hall for the annual LGBTQIA+ Pride Flag Raising, marking the beginning of Pride Month in the Sunshine City.
The event comes at a time when LGBTQIA+ visibility and inclusion efforts have increasingly become the target of political attacks across Florida. Governor Ron DeSantis and state leaders have spent the past several years restricting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, while publicly criticizing LGBTQIA+ celebrations and LGBTQIA+ programs.
Despite those challenges, the Pride Flag once again flies over St. Petersburg City Hall, serving as a visible reminder of the city’s commitment to its LGBTQIA+ residents and visitors.
As Pride Month begins, the flag’s presence above City Hall sends a clear message that visibility, community, and belonging remain important to many across St. Petersburg.
Check out photos from WMNF’s Big Gay Radio Show host Chris Gorman, below. For information about all the events St. Pete Pride is hosting, click here!
