St Petersburg City Council proclaimed “the Month of June as St Petersburg Pride Month in the City and ask all citizens to take pride in the diversity of our community.” St Pete Pride Celebration was inaugurated by Brian Longstreth & Ellen Lovett, and took place June 21-29th, with some events extending to the 3rd of July.
Beginning as an outgrowth of the Greater Tampa Bay Area Pride Festival, St Pete Pride's first event was held in June of 2003. St Petersburg Florida is known nationwide for the annual LGBTQ Pride festival held every year on Grand Central Avenue. One of the largest and most distinguished in the country, the Pride Parade is celebrated for its’ advocacy of Gay Rights and building a community of support for all involved. Organized by St Pete Pride, Inc, the parade is held to support the culture and advancement of the LGBTQ Community of Tampa Bay and throughout Florida. The St Pete Pride Parade is an annual event held on the streets of downtown St Petersburg.
