Loud and proud: 2014 St Pete Pride Parade in photos

The first-ever nighttime parade brought out big crowds.

click to enlarge Loud and proud — 2014 St Pete Pride Parade photo review - Chip Weiner
Chip Weiner
Loud and proud — 2014 St Pete Pride Parade photo review


The 2014 St Pete Pride Parade wound through streets of downtown on Saturday night in front of thousands of cheering and proud fans. Starting at sundown, it was first time the parade was held at night. This year's event is expanded to two days with a street festival that continues today on Central Avenue.

click to enlarge Rick Kriseman attends his first pride parade as St. Petersburg mayor. - Chip Weiner
Chip Weiner
Rick Kriseman attends his first pride parade as St. Petersburg mayor.

click to enlarge Paradegoers were enthusiastic about his participation. - Chip Weiner
Chip Weiner
Paradegoers were enthusiastic about his participation.
click to enlarge The party was loud and proud outside of The Queens Head Restaurant and Eurobar on Central Avenue. - Chip Weiner
Chip Weiner
The party was loud and proud outside of The Queens Head Restaurant and Eurobar on Central Avenue.

click to enlarge The PFLAG float carried the message of "Love Wins." - Chip Weiner
Chip Weiner
The PFLAG float carried the message of "Love Wins."
click to enlarge Dillan, almost 4, shows his pride with his light saber. - Chip Weiner
Chip Weiner
Dillan, almost 4, shows his pride with his light saber.
click to enlarge Aaron Cassette demonstrates his rifle-handling skill as part of the St Pete Twirling Project. - Chip Weiner
Chip Weiner
Aaron Cassette demonstrates his rifle-handling skill as part of the St Pete Twirling Project.

click to enlarge The pot and the kettle. - Chip Weiner
Chip Weiner
The pot and the kettle.
click to enlarge Mitzi Gordon, director of Creative Pinellas, drives a car that is part of the CARMADA Art's Mobile Fleet. - Chip Weiner
Chip Weiner
Mitzi Gordon, director of Creative Pinellas, drives a car that is part of the CARMADA Art's Mobile Fleet.
click to enlarge Gaybor representin.' - Chip Weiner
Chip Weiner
Gaybor representin.'
click to enlarge Showing the love, Nina Arther kisses Missy Hammond at parade side. - Chip Weiner
Chip Weiner
Showing the love, Nina Arther kisses Missy Hammond at parade side.
click to enlarge Tina Knight dons a rainbow mask. Kinda fun and a little creepy.... - Chip Weiner
Chip Weiner
Tina Knight dons a rainbow mask. Kinda fun and a little creepy....
click to enlarge CL delivers! The Street Team handed out  copies of Creative Loafing's Pride Issue. - Chip Weiner
Chip Weiner
CL delivers! The Street Team handed out copies of Creative Loafing's Pride Issue.
The celebration wraps up today with the St Pete Pride Festival all day on Central Avenue. There will be hundreds of exhibitors, multiple stages, and best of all, it's free.

Make sure to come by the Creative Loafing booth for fun, photos and great prizes!