Throughout the month of June, St Pete Pride will host 4 themed weeks to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community while showcasing the best of St. Pete. Each weekend, thousands of people will (safely) gather for signature events hosted in outdoor locations, while all month long, over a hundred participating St. Pete restaurants, cultural institutions and retail partners will attract guests with events, discounts and Pride-friendly offerings.
For the better part of a decade, Creative Loafing Tampa Bay has worked in concert with St. Pete Pride on production and distribution of its event guide, and despite a pandemic that forced an all-out cancellation of Pride last year, CL and St. Pete Pride teamed up again in 2021 for a standalone guide on stands through the month of June. This St. Pete PrideFest 2021 schedule rundown is pulled from that guide.
The Events
- PrideFest Kickoff Reception – Thurs, June 3 Kick-off Celebration, sunset, beach vibe, limited free apps, drink specials! Sirata Beach Resort, 5300 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach. 6-9pm. $10/ticket.
- PrideFest Stonewall Reception – Fri, June 25 The Stonewall Reception is our annual must-attend event for sponsors, VIPs, and friends. Tickets include hors d’oeuvres, open bar, and museum access. The James Museum, 150 Central Ave, St. Pete. 6pm – 8pm. $40/ticket.
Outdoor Adventure Week
- Signature Event: Pride OUTside – Sat, June 5 Anchored in Vinoy Park, join us for waterfront live music, local vendors and interactive experiences. Participate in a yoga class, or sit back and enjoy a variety of roaming entertainers! Plus, join us for our Pride Run St Pete: 5K and Diva Dash from 7-10am! (Runners must pre-register). Vinoy Park. 7am-2pm. $5/ticket.
Family Week
- Signature Event: We Are Family – Sat, June 12 Join us for a gathering of LGBTQ+ families and allies on the beautiful downtown St. Pete waterfront in North and South Straub Parks and The St Pete Pier! Enjoy family focused vendors, entertainment and activities in this first-of-its-kind Pride event as we celebrate the family culture of St. Pete and beyond. St. Pete Pier, North Straub Park, South Straub Park. 11am – 5pm. $5/ticket.
Arts & Music Week (Presented by AIDS Healthcare Foundation)
- Signature Event: Arts + Qulture – Sat, June 19 Stroll the grounds of The Factory, a new 8-acre, mixed-use space in the Warehouse Arts District. Soak in music, art and dance around every corner. To honor Juneteenth, the program will include a celebration of Black, Queer culture. The Factory, 2622 Fairfield Ave S, St. Pete. 4pm – 10pm. $5/ticket.
Taste of PrideFest Week (Presented by Doordash)
- Signature Event: Pride Picnic + Fireworks by Trulieve – Sat, June 26 Food trucks, festival vendors, and Pride Fireworks by Trulieve at dusk (~9pm)! PrideFest’s final event will invite visitors to spend an evening along the beautiful bayside waterfront, enjoying picnics, musical performances, and a fireworks display that will cap off PrideFest in dramatic fashion. North Straub Park, South Straub Park. 2pm – 9pm. $5/ticket.
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This article appears in May 27 – Jun 2, 2021.