The LGBTQ+ Pride Parade located in St. Petersburg, Florida is happening this weekend (Saturday, June 22) and people will be celebrating all weekend. The parade is so much fun and one of the biggest pride parades in the country with 300,000 people showing up to have fun.
The 2024 St. Pete Pride is kicking off Friday night with a concert from Sasha Colby at Jannus Live. Sasha is a drag performer, actress, dancer, trans advocate and activist based in West Hollywood, California. Following April 2023, Colby is also the Season 15 crowned winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race.
Headlining the St. Pete Pride parade is Saucy Santana! Known for his hit singles, “Walk”, “Up & Down”, and “Booty”.
More Info On The 2024 St. Pete Pride Parade
The 2024 St. Pete Pride Parade is on Saturday, June 22 from 2-10pm. This will be the largest Pride Day festival to date! The Parade route will run from Albert Whitted Park to Vinoy Park along Bayshore Drive, stepping off at 6pm. Leading up to the Parade, will start in Vinoy Park at 5:30pm.
If you don’t want to deal with the hassle of parking in Downtown St. Pete, you have a few options, there will be FREE shuttles taking you to the parade route! See the lots below:
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ST. PETE HIGH PARK & RIDE: Saturday, June 22, from 12 PM to 12 AM. Cars must be out of the lot by midnight; no overnight parking!
- TROPICANA FIELD PARK & RIDE: Free parking for lots 5, 6, and 7. Saturday, June 22, from 6 AM to 12 AM. No overnight parking!
- On parade day, take the SunRunner to 6th Ave S (USFSP) to get closest to the parade route.
The event itself is fabulous but it can be a lot for some people. With the help of astroglide.com, we put together a few tips and helpful hints that will make you have an even better weekend. Some of these things you might already have and some of these thing you might have totally forgot about.
Here are 5 things you should bring to St. Pete Pride Parade
Fanny Pack, Backpack or Tote Bag
Not only will it help you carry all your belongings but one secret you don’t know about is all the free swag you get when attending the parade.
TAMPA, FL – MARCH 26: Revelers celebrate on 7th Avenue during the Tampa Pride Parade in the Ybor City neighborhood on March 26, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. The Tampa Pride was held in the wake of the passage of Florida’s controversial “Don’t Say Gay” Bill. (Photo by Octavio Jones/Getty Images)
Comfortable Shoes
Those colorful red stiletto’s might be sexy but the parade is long and you’ll be walking a lot that day. Make sure you take a pair of shoes you can wear all day with no issue.
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Sunblock, SPF 30+
The sun in St.Pete and Tampa is no joke! Don’t take it lightly, you will absolutely need some some sun tan lotion to not get burned.
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A Colorful Outfit
It’s like a festival! Have fun with it, do your makeup colorful, wear something festive and fun to stand out.
TAMPA, FL – MARCH 26: Revelers celebrate on 7th Avenue during the Tampa Pride Parade in the Ybor City neighborhood on March 26, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. The Tampa Pride was held in the wake of the passage of Florida’s controversial “Don’t Say Gay” Bill. (Photo by Octavio Jones/Getty Images)
Your friends
Although, you’ll make plenty of friends at the parade this is an event that should be shared with family and friends. Bring as many as you want or just one person.
