Tampa Pride in Ybor City, Florida on March 25, 2023. Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
St. Petersburg may host one of the largest Pride celebrations in the state, but its quaint neighbor on the other side of the peninsula helps kick off the month-long celebration each year.

Gulfport Pride has a mission to “celebrate diversity and promote equality through education, advocacy, and support,” and its annual parade returns this weekend with over 100 vendors, live music and activities in tow.

This year’s free, family-friendly festival will raise money for two local nonprofits, the Sonia Plotnick Women’s Health Fund—which provides financial assistance for women’s healthcare—and the Gulfport Kiwanis Club, a worldwide volunteer organization with a few local chapters.

According to its website, Gulfport Pride has donated over $15,000 to charitable organizations since its 2021 inception. Check out a thicc listing of Pride events happening in June throughout Tampa Bay on cltampa.com.

Gulfport Pride’s 2024 party happens on Saturday, June 1 from 10 a.m.-8 p m. Festivities will take place along Beach Boulevard and Shore Boulevard in downtown Gulfport. Subscribe to Creative Loafing newsletters.

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This article appears in May 30 – Jun 5, 2024.

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