Kali Kali dancers, winners of the BET Wild Out Wednesday competition, performed. Credit: Chip Weiner
Kali Kali dancers, winners of the BET Wild Out Wednesday competition, performed. Credit: Chip Weiner
After huge crowds packed the Grand Central District on Saturday for St. Pete Pride's first nighttime parade some observers wondered whether the turnout would be diluted for the street festival the following day. It certainly didn't seem so. At Creative Loafing's booth in the 2600 block of Central Avenue, a steady stream of festivalgoers stopped by to play games (""Every time the wheel spins a drag queen gets her wings"), win prizes, enjoy Todd Bates' shaded installation of past CL Pride covers, and pose for photos by DrunkCameraGuy (aka Chris Spires and Marci Richter). Meanwhile, Chip Weiner roved the festival photographing performers, politicians and other lovable creatures all day long. For more photos from the CL Photo Booth, go to our Facebook page Find and tag yourself before July 3 and you'll be eligible for a CL Deal drawing!
“Dads Squared” and son smile for the camera in the CL Photo Booth. Credit: DrunkCameraGuy
Harmony Bechdolt gets a smooch from Libby Jean at the Boston Terrier Rescue kissing booth. Credit: Chip Weiner
St. Pete Mayor Rick Kriseman and his son Samuel stroll through the festival with shaved ice to stay cool. Credit: Chip Weiner
Chelsea and Brandice Tossas celebrate their second wedding anniversary at St. Pete Pride. Credit: Chip Weiner
Chuck and Jeff brought their own shade as temperatures on Central Avenue rose to the mid-90s. Credit: Chip Weiner
Amber Fowler, Amanda Warra, and Raven Kilpatrick add their positive thoughts to the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay’s Rainbow of Hope board for suvivors of violence. Credit: Chip Weiner
Suncoast Squares danced in the street. Credit: Chip Weiner
Last year’s rain was replaced by blazing sunshine on Central Avenue. Credit: Chip Weiner
Gemini Star performed on the community stage. Credit: Chip Weiner
Rick Weigard, whose wife died of cancer, promotes the legalization of medical marijuana during Sunday’s event. Credit: Chip Weiner
