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Saturday, October 24, 2026
Rosemary District, Sarasota
The Sarasota Pride parade — a procession of community groups, local businesses, drag performers, and allies through downtown Sarasota's Rosemary District as part of the Gulfcoast Pride celebration. (Exact 2026 route and step-off time confirmed closer to the event.)
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