Florida’s largest Pride parade went down in St. Petersburg last Saturday, but not before scores of beautiful people filled parks lining the downtown waterfront where they were met with supporters, smiles, hugs, and, yes, a handful of fanatical Christians, who were rightfully shouted over. There was a lot to celebrate, too, especially since a federal judge, on the Friday before the party, blocked a Florida law that targets drag shows. Dave was in St. Pete to snap stills of the crowd and the early afternoon trans pride march.

Revelers at St. Pete Pride on June 24, 2023. Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
Credit: Photo via Dave Decker

Read his 2016 intro letter and disclosures from 2022 and 2021. Ray Roa started freelancing for Creative Loafing Tampa in January 2011 and was hired as music editor in August 2016. He became Editor-In-Chief...