ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The vibrant city of St. Petersburg is ready to embrace the Southeast’s largest Pride celebration, with over 100,000 people expected to participate in the festivities this weekend, June 22-23, 2024.
St. Pete Pride Parade, Trans March, and Festival – Saturday, June 22
- When: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Where: North and South Straub Park
- What: A free, public event featuring vendors, food trucks, entertainment, and more.
- Trans March: Steps off at 5:15 PM from Vinoy Park
- Pride Parade: Steps off at 6:00 PM from Albert Whitted Park, proceeding north to Vinoy Park along Bayshore Drive
Getting There:
To ensure a smooth arrival, plan for extra travel time and follow directions from law enforcement officers directing traffic.
- Public Transit:
- PSTA is the official transportation provider for St. Pete Pride.
- Free Park & Ride available at Tropicana Field (Lots 5, 6, 7) and St. Pete High School.
- The SunRunner, Route 9, and Central Avenue Trolley are free on June 22nd. Visit psta.net/how-to-ride/pride/ for more details.
- Parking:
- Garages at Southcore and Sundial are nearest to the parade route.
- The St. Pete Pier will be closed to vehicle traffic and parking from 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
- Consider rideshare or micromobility options.
Street Closures:
Be aware of the following street closures:
- Bayshore Drive (Albert Whitted Park to 5th Ave. NE) from 1:00 PM until the parade concludes.
- Bayshore Dr. (Central Ave to 5th Ave NE) until 11:00 PM.
St. Pete Pride Grand Central Street Fair – Sunday, June 23
- When: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Where: Grand Central District
- What: A free, family-friendly event featuring vendors, entertainment, food, and community partners.
Getting There:
- Public Transit:
- The SunRunner stops at 32nd St. on 1st Ave. S and 1st Ave. N.
- The Central Avenue Trolley may be impacted by road closures.
- Parking:
- Utilize downtown parking lots and garages or park along 1st Ave. N and 1st Ave. S.
- Consider rideshare or micromobility options.
Street Closures:
Central Avenue and cross streets between 1st Ave. N and 1st Ave. S will be closed from 20th St. to 31st St. from 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
For the most up-to-date information and additional details, please visit the official St. Pete Pride website at stpetepride.org.
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