Last Sunday, St. Pete hosted its first official Pride event of the season—its annual MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, where 15 glammed-up contestants competed for the title of Mr., Mrs. and Mx. St. Pete Pride 2024.

In the categories of Presentation Pride Wear, Evening Wear, Q&A and Talent, members of the local LGBTQ+ community battled for their respective crowns, alongside a number of performances from previous title holders and “Drag Race” star Alyssa Edwards.

At the end of the more-than-five-hour program filled with billowing laughter, banter from gracious host Angelic Sanchez, and a few tear jerking moments, the judges crowned Kiala Nicole Santi as Mrs., Amari Lavish as Mr. and Justine B. Knights as Mx. St Pete Pride.

There was also a special designation to Vivion Rachel Clark, who was awarded the title of Miss St. Pete Pride Elite. St. Pete Pride, which organizes the Sunshine State’s largest Pride parade every June, has been hosting its annual pageant since the early 2000s, but added the gender diverse “Mx” category a few years ago. 

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MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 1 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 1 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 1 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 1 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
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MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 1 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
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MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 1 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 1 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 1 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
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MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 2 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 2 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
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MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 2 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
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MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 2 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 2 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
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MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 2 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
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MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 2 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 2 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
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MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 2 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 2 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 2 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 2 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
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MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 2 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
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MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 3 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 3 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 3 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 3 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 3 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
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MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 3 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 3 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
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MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 3 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 3 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 3 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 3 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
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MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 3 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 3 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 3 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
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MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 3 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 3 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 3 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 3 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 3 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 3 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 3 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 3 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
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MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 3 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 3 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 3 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 3 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 3 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 3 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 3 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 3 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 3 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 3 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 3 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 3 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 3 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 3 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 3 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
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MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 3 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 3 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
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MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 3 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 3 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
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MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 3 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 3 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 3 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
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MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 3 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 3 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
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MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 3 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 3 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 3 Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
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MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Friends and Lovers Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
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MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Friends and Lovers Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Friends and Lovers Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Friends and Lovers Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
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MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Friends and Lovers Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
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