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Saturday, October 24, 2026
Rosemary District, Sarasota
Sarasota Pride — the free Gulfcoast Pride Festival & Street Party (expected mid-to-late Oct 2026) in downtown Sarasota's Rosemary District, with vendors, live music, drag, and a parade. Presented by Project Pride SRQ, it unites the region's former Sarasota Pride and Manatee Pride into one all-ages celebration on Florida's Cultural Coast.
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