Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Mari Jean Hotel / Cocktail St Pete
2349 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33713Mari Jean Hotel & Cocktail St Pete Pride Weekend 2026 turns the Grand Central District into a five-day party headquarters, running Wednesday June 24 through Sunday June 28 along Central Avenue near 2349-2355 in St. Petersburg. This is independent venue programming from Cocktail St Pete and the Mari Jean Hotel, not part of the official lineup, but it has become a go-to for anyone chasing the social side of Pride. Action spreads across The Wet Spot bar, the WET pool bar, and The BackRoom, so you can drift from poolside afternoons to late-night dance floors without leaving the block. The week stacks up fast. Laganja Estranja opens Wednesday, Olivia Lux takes Thursday, and Friday brings "The Best of Both Worlds," a drag and boylesque night hosted by Adriana Sparkle. Saturday is the Parade Party with a free shuttle to keep you moving, and Sunday closes with a street festival featuring Tommy Genesis, Discord Addams, Kerri Colby, and Pepper MaShay. Everything here is adults-only, 21 and up. Per-party start times and ticket prices vary, so check cocktailstpete.com for the night you want before you head out. A few practical notes. June in St. Pete means highs near 90°F, heavy humidity, and quick afternoon thunderstorms, so bring sunscreen, water, and a compact rain layer. PSTA buses and the SunRunner BRT run free during Pride and connect downtown, Tropicana Field, and St. Pete Beach. Local tip: the Mari Jean is the center of the late-night and pool-party energy all weekend, so pace yourself early and save room for the after-dark crowd.
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Sat, Jun 6
12 PM - 7 PM
Gulfport (Beach Blvd S)
Sun, Jun 7
10 AM - 2 PM
St. Pete Pier
Thu, Jun 11
6 PM - 11 PM
Private venue (Grand Central area)
Sat, Jun 13
7:30 PM - 11 PM
Al Lang Stadium
Fri, Jun 19
7 PM - 10 PM
Morean Center for Clay
Sat, Jun 20
4:10 PM - 7:30 PM
Tropicana Field
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