Sunshine is just about the only thing that’s free and accessible these days, so it’s fitting that this year’s St. Pete Pride theme is “Here comes the Sun.” It’s a message of hope in a dark time for LGBTQ+ people of Florida, and a lowkey reminder to stay hydrated and wear sunscreen for the notoriously hot festivities.
This weekend’s kickoff events include a pickleball tournament, beach party and brunch headlined by Vanessa Vanjie Mateo AKA Miss Vanjie. “RuPaul’s Drag Race” fans know that before she stole the show on seasons 10, 11 and All Stars 9, she lived in Tampa, working the MAC counter at International Mall by day and performing at Southern Nights and Hamburger Mary’s.
Of course, more “Drag Race” stars are coming for Pride events later in the month. St. Pete’s own Discord Addams, whose kooky runway walk and fierce self-designed looks just made herstory in Season 18, headlines the Cocktail mainstage along with Alyssa Hunter, Kerri Colby, Olivia Luxx and LaGanja Estranja. Plus, performances from musicians Tommy Genesis and Pepper Mashay.
St. Pete Pride’s Friday Night concert, now at Al Lang Stadium, brings British singer Chinchilla, elf-eared hip hop duo Flyana Boss, ICE-melting viral pop star and violinist Cain Culto and a big-deal guest DJ yet to be announced.
See details below and find more gay shit at community.cltampa.com.
St. Pete Pride: Street Fair Friday, May 29. 5-10 p.m. No cover. Grand Central District, St. Petersburg.
St. Pete Pride: Pickleball Tournament & Beach Party Saturday, May 30. 7 a.m.- 1 p.m. $42.84 individual tournament entry, $80.03 team entry; No cover for beach party. Skybeach Resort, St. Petersburg.
St. Pete Pride: Sundays are a Drag Brunch Sunday, May 31. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $53.46 & up. Skybeach Resort, St. Petersburg
Queer AF & Dyke Nite St Pete: Sober Beach Day Sunday, May 31. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. No cover. Fort DeSoto North Beach
Dunedin Pride: Family Pride Day in the Park Sunday, May 31. Noon-6 p.m. No cover. Pioneer Park, Dunedin
Dunedin Pride: Ladies Pride Luau Wednesay, June 3. 5 p.m.-10 p.m. $35. The Honu Restaurant & Tiki Bar, Dunedin
Drag Bingo Every first and third Wednesday. 9 p.m. No cover. American Legion Seminole Post 111, Tampa
Big Gay Pride Market Thursday, June 4. 6 p.m.-10 p.m. No cover. Cocktail, St. Petersburg
Dyke Nite: Thicker than G.R.I.T.S Thursday, June 4. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $20. Crowbar, Ybor City
Dunedin Goes Carting Golf Cart Parade Friday, June 5. 6:20 p.m. Mease Manor to TD Ballpark lot, Dunedin.
Dunedin Jays Pride Game Friday, June 5. 7:15 p.m.-10 p.m. $8-$11. TD Ball Park, Dunedin.
Silver Pride Saturday, June 6. Noon-4. No cover. Senior Friendship Centers, Sarasota
Pride & Pours Dunedin Pride Pool Party Saturday, June 6. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $30 ($10 valet only parking). The Fenway Hotel, Dunedin
West End Pride Block Party Saturday, June 6. Noon-8 p.m. No cover. Jack Pallino’s Brick Oven Pizza & Sports Bar, Dunedin
St. Pete Pride: Family Day On The Pier Sunday, June 7. 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. No cover. St. Pete Pier, St. Petersburg
St. Pete Pride: Stonewall Reception Thursday, June 11. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. $80.03. Urban Stillhouse, St. Petersburg
Shuffle with Pride Friday, June 12. 5:30 p.m.-10 p.m. $10 to play for non-members. St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club, St. Petersburg
Anna Lepeley Friday, June 12. 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. $20. Greenlight Lounge and Kitchen, St. Petersburg
Community Kickstarter Pride Weekend Friday-Sunday, June 12-14. Times vary. Call or text (352) 204-3234 for scheduling. Ichetucknee Yoga Club & Outdoor Meditation Center, Branford
Dyke Nite: Big Fat Dyke Weekend Friday-Sunday, June 12-14. Sawmill Campground, Dade City. @dykenitestpete on Instagram for prices and more info
Pride on the Runway presented by Black & Glen Friday, June 12. 7 p.m. No cover. Blur Nightclub, Dunedin
Lipstick Masquerade Saturday, June 13. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Prices TBA. The Floridian Social, St. Petersburg
Play Proud Children’s Day Saturday, June 13. 10 a.m. No cover. Allendale UMC, St. Petersburg
Polk Pride: Kick-Off Party Saturday, June 13. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $15. Union Hall, Lakeland
Destination: Studio 54 Pool Party (Winter Pride) Saturday, June 13. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $5 & up. The Wet Spot at Cocktail, St. Petersburg
Pride is Protest — Photographs of NYC Pride Saturday, June 13. 6 p.m. No cover. Eat Art Love, St. Petersburg
Rowdies Pride Night Saturday, June 13. 7:30 p.m. $24-$88. Al Lang Stadium, St. Petersburg
Prismatic: An Exploration of Color and Pride Saturday, June 13. 8 p.m. $30 & up. Central Park Performing Arts Center, Largo
Serving Pride: Bingo & Brunch Sunday, June 14. Noon-3:30 p.m. $50-$75. Blur Nightclub, Dunedin
Pride Bingo Monday, June 15. 4 p.m. & 7 p.m. $12.51. Blur Nightclub, Dunedin
Drag Trivia: Myths + Legends Tuesday, June 16. 8 p.m. No cover. The Ball, St. Petersburg
Polk Pride: Pride For Youth Wednesday, June 17. 6:30 p.m. No cover. United Women’s Club, Lakeland
Polk Pride: Pride For Youth Wednesday, June 17. 6:30 p.m. No cover. United Women’s Club, Lakeland
All the Colors of the Rainbow Art Show Thursday, June 18. 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Blur Nightclub, Dunedin
St. Pete Pride: Surreal Summer Nights at the Dalí Thursday, June 18. 5 p.m.-8 p.m. $16. The Dalí Museum, St. Petersburg
Pride Rainbow Pairing Dinner Friday, June 19. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. $110 plus tax and gratuity. The Honu Restaurant & Tiki Bar, Dunedin
Polk Pride: Pride In Faith Thursday, June 18. 7 p.m. No cover. Beacon Hill Fellowship, Lakeland
Surreal Summer Nights At The Dalí—Pride Thursday, June 18. 5 p.m. $16. Dalí Museum, St. Petersburg
Drag Queen Bingo with Miss Veronica Foxx Friday, June 19. 9 p.m. $10 at the door. Common Dialect Beerworks, Tampa
Shades of Pride: Juneteenth Friday, June 19. 7 p.m.-10 p.m. prices TBA. Morean Center for Clay, St. Petersburg
Polk Pride: Friday Night Pride Friday, June 19. 6 p.m. (21+ after 9 p.m). No cover. Rec Room, Lakeland
Bear Pride at the Lake Saturday, June 20. 11 a.m. No cover. Ichetucknee Yoga Club & Nature Retreat, Branford
Polk Pride: Pride After Dark Saturday, June 20. 9 p.m.- 1 a.m. $25. Eala’s Speakeasy, Lakeland
Polk Pride: Pride In The Park Saturday, June 20. 9 a.m. No cover. Munn Park, Lakeland
Pride Pool Party noon-4 p.m. $20. Casa del Merman at GayStPete House, St. Petersburg
Drag Trivia: Pokemon Tuesday, June 23. 8 p.m. No cover. The Ball, St. Petersburg
Alyssa Hunter Wednesday, June 24. Time TBA. No cover. The Wet Spot at Cocktail, St. Petersburg.
Dirty John’s Dirty Pride Thursday-Saturday, June 25-27. 8 p.m. $20. The Studio @ 620, St. Petersburg
Transtastic Thursday, June 25. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. $26.90 & up. James Museum, St. Petersburg
Discord Addams, Kerri Colby and Pepper MaShay Saturday, June 27. Time TBA. No cover. Cocktail St Pete, St. Petersburg.
St. Pete Pride: Friday Night Concert & Market on the Waterfront Friday, June 26. 7:30 p.m. $85-$97. Al Lang Stadium, St. Petersburg
TransMarch and Festival Saturday, June 27. 2 p.m.-10 p.m. No cover. Marching from Vinoy Park to Albert Whitted Field, St. Petersburg
St. Pete Pride: Parade and Festival Saturday, June 27. 2 p.m.- 10 p.m. No cover. North and South Straub Parks, St. Petersburg.
St. Pete Pride: Sunday Street Fair Sunday, June 28. Noon-5 p.m. No cover. Grand Central District, Central Ave., St. Petersburg
This article appears in May 07 – 13, 2026.
