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Florida\u2019s largest LGBTQ+ Pride celebration is back, and the 2026 calendar of festivities will be as packed as ever. This year\u2019s St. Pete Pride is set to be one of the biggest in its history as the month-long festival celebrates its 24th anniversary. The celebration caps off with the three-day \u201cHere Comes the Sun\u201d Pride Weekend, June 26-28, including the downtown parade and the Grand Central District street fair.<\/p>\n

As part of the month of events, St Pete Pride hosts activities for people of all ages, indoors and out, night and day. Scroll through the list and mark your calendar for your favorites. Learn more about St. Pete Pride h<\/a>ere<\/a>. We will also be updating this list with additional Pride events around town that aren\u2019t part of the official St Pete Pride lineup. <\/p>\n

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2026 Pride Events<\/p>\n

Sunday Family Day on the St. Pete Pier
<\/a>Sunday, June 7, 10 am \u2013 2 pm
A welcoming, all-ages celebration for families of every kind. Family Day on the Pier features kid-friendly activities, community resources, and the return of the 2nd Annual Pet Parade, filling the waterfront with smiles, wagging tails, and Pride.<\/p>\n

Stonewall Reception
<\/a>Thursday, June 11, 6-11 pm
An evening honoring the history that shaped Pride and the generations who carried it forward. The Stonewall Reception offers space for reflection, recognition, and connection rooted in resilience and progress.<\/p>\n

Shuffle with Pride
<\/a>Friday, June 12, 5:30-10:30 pm
Join the St. Pete Shuffleboard Club for music, food, cocktails, and of course Shuffleboard, as the LGBTQ+ community and its allies come together to celebrate and raise money for PFLAG Safety Harbor\/Greater Pinellas, which serves all of the Tampa Bay Area.<\/p>\n

Tampa Bay Rowdies Pride Night
<\/a>Saturday, June 13, 7:30 pm
Join the Rowdies for Pride Night as they take on Hartford Athletic. Your ticket includes a Pride Accordion Fan to keep you cool while cheering on the Rowdies!<\/p>\n

Surreal Summer Pride Night at The Dal\u00ed
<\/a>Thursday, June 18, 5-8 pm
In collaboration with St. Pete Pride, the museum welcomes guests to join in celebrating Pride at The Dal\u00ed! Come as you are and dance into the night as DJ Darluz brings fierce beats and joyful energy in honor of the LGBTQIA+ community. Mix, mingle and sip your way through the free first-floor experience.<\/p>\n

Shades of Pride
<\/a>Friday, June 19, 7-10 pm
Hosted at the Morean Center for Clay, Shades of Pride honors Juneteenth by centering Black LGBTQ+ voices, culture, and creativity. This gathering celebrates liberation, joy, and community while uplifting the strength and brilliance of Black queer life.<\/p>\n

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Pride Pool Party
<\/a>Sunday, June 21, 12-4 pm
Kick off your Pride celebrations with a splash at the Pride Pool Party, hosted by Casa del Merman Clothing Optional Resort on Sunday, June 21st, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.<\/p>\n

Transtastic at The James Museum
<\/a>Thursday, June 25, 6-9 pm
TransPride centers trans and gender-expansive communities in a celebration of visibility, empowerment, and joy. This event creates affirming space to uplift voices, honor lived experiences, and celebrate authenticity.<\/p>\n

Pride Weekend kickoff concert and market
Friday, June 26
Kick off Pride Weekend along the water with live music, local vendors, and vibrant community energy. This waterfront concert and market blends sound, style, and connection against a stunning evening backdrop.<\/p>\n

8th Annual Pride Lip Sync Battle
<\/a>Friday, June 26, 8 pm
The Dog Bar is bringing back one of its most popular annual events with the Pride-themed lip sync battle, a chance to perform your favorite anthems with your best dance routine.<\/p>\n

St. Pete Pride Parade and Festival
Saturday, June 27
Based around North and South Straub Park, watch the streets come alive during the iconic Pride Parade, then celebrate at the Festival with live entertainment, food and drink, vendors, and community organizations.<\/p>\n

PrideTopia<\/a>
Saturday, June 27, 2-11 pm
The annual post-parade celebration takes over the entirety of the EDGE District with live music, local shops, special activities, and food, drink and retail specials.<\/p>\n

St. Pete Pride Street Fair
Sunday, June 28, 12-5 pm
Close out Pride Weekend where it started in the Grand Central District with a relaxed street fair rooted in connection and community. Enjoy local vendors, live performances, and a welcoming daytime celebration that brings the weekend full circle.<\/p>\n

More awesome Pride events to come! Keep checking back for updates and follow @StPetePride<\/a> on Instagram.\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n