10 St. Pete Pride events happening during the month of June

St. Pete Pride is finally here and the month-long celebration kicks off this weekend with the free kickoff party on Central Avenue. Get details on the event, plus nine more St. Pete Pride happenings below.

St Pete Pride Kickoff Party Presented by Raymond James
This key Pride event will bring hundreds of attendees together to celebrate the start of Pride season. The 2023 Kickoff Party will be getting a face-lift, returning to St. Petersburg, celebrating what makes being a part of the LGBTQ+ community in this city great! Attendees will enjoy a DJ, entertainment, and cocktails from with- in the local community. Friday, June 2, 7 p.m.- 10 p.m. Free. 22nd & 23rd Blocks of Central Avenue

LGBTQ+ Youth & Family Day
This joy-filled event will bring thousands of LGBTQ+ youth, queer families and allies to North Straub Park for this one-of-a-kind Pride event. Last year’s event was a remarkable reflection of St. Pete’s diverse and open-minded community, with many of the attendees being ally families. Guests will enjoy family-focused activities, vendors, and main stage performances. Saturday, June 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. St. Pete Waterfront Downtown, 400 Bayshore Dr. NE
Get Nude: Drippin’ In Melanin
If you missed last year's TBBL Get Nude party, you definitely don't want to miss this year. Join us at Savant on Second from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. for a room full of the most beautiful, flyest Black Queer Women in all of Florida dressed in their grown & sexy shades of melanin. Saturday, June 10, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $15 Savant on Second, 634 2nd Ave. S

Shades Of Pride
Shades of Pride Festival will celebrate the history of Juneteenth while showcasing the Art and Qulture of our Black and Brown LGBTQ+ siblings. Join us to learn more about the deep impact of Black and Brown qulture on the LGBTQ+ community as a whole and its deep roots in the evolution of Pride. The Shades of Pride Festival, with special guest TS Madison, will host the King Jives Show Live, Ballroom Extravaganza with host Yummy, Blaque- OUT Magazine writer Javannah Davis interview with TS Madison, Poetry Slam with the Blunt Space, Legendary Trans Panel, and the Pride Afterdark Party. This event purposefully centers the voices of the Black and Brown LGBTQ+ community by uplifting their experiences through collaboration, local entertainment, and vendors from within the community. This is an 18+ event. Saturday, June 17, 6 p.m.-2 p.m. Free. The Factory, 2622 Fairfield Ave. S

Stonewall Reception
The iconic Stonewall Reception will allow us to honor those brave individuals who have fought for the recognition of civil rights and given hope to so many. Join us and gain inspiration from members of the LGBTQ+ community who will continue fighting for a better tomorrow. Share light bites, drinks, and entertainment with powerful luminaries including St Pete Pride sponsors, community partners, and government officials as we celebrate our progress in the beautiful James Museum and give credit to those who have made LGBTQ+ Pride possible. This is a ticketed event. Wednesday, June 21, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. $75. The James Museum, 150 Central Ave.
Friday Night Concert: Presented by the Aids Health Foundation w/Idina Menzel
The Friday Night Concert is back and bigger than ever! This year’s concert will be ticketed and feature high-profile national artists paired with the region’s top LGBTQ+ artists. Disney legend Idina Menzel hasn’t really toured since a 2018 run of arena shows with Josh Groban. It’s been six years since she’s been to town too, but she did make up for eventual lost time. Friday, June 23, 6 p.m.-10 p.m. $35. Jannus Live, 200 1st Ave. N

St Pete Pride Transmarch, Parade And Festival Presented by Visit St Pete Clearwater
The parade marches again! One of the country’s largest pride parades will bring tens of thousands of marchers and attendees to the St. Pete waterfront to celebrate our community. The largest of St Pete Pride’s signature events, the parade brings together members of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies to enjoy the parade at a large-scale event. National musical artists will anchor a dynamic mainstage lineup that also features Florida’s most-beloved LGBTQ+ talent. Along with music, attendees will enjoy food, drink, and interaction with hundreds of participating vendors and organizations.
Saturday, June 24, 2 p.m.-10 p.m. Free. St. Pete Waterfront Downtown, 400 Bayshore Dr. NE
Pride In Grand Central Presented by CAN Community Health
St Pete Pride’s popular Sunday Street Festival will be reimagined as a carnival, bringing tens of thousands of all ages to the Grand Central District to enjoy block after block of entertainment, vendors, food, and community partners. With multiple performance stages, roaming street performers, and hundreds of participating businesses and organizations, there will be something for everyone! Sunday, June 25, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. The area of Central Ave between 28th St. and 20th St. Street Carnival Location: Grant Central District

Transtastic Presented by The Fitzlane Project
Join us as we celebrate Tampa Bay’s Trans and Non-Bina- ry community. A welcoming evening showcasing a variety of talent, artistry, and more from our community. Guests will meander through both indoor and outdoor spaces enjoying appetizers and a cash bar. Wednesday, June 28, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. The Museum Of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. NE
Queer-E-Okee: Carson Kressley
Join us for the best big gay sing -a-long in town. Celebrity host Carson Kressley will introduce a roster of local queer musicians who will perform some of the LGBTQIA+ community’s most-be- loved songs while the audience sings along with the help of karaoke-style lyrics projected onto a large screen. This will be an unforgettable evening! Friday, June 30, 7 p.m. $20-75. Hough Hall at Palladium Theater, 253 5th Ave. N