What Gay Events are Happening in St. Petersburg?
St. Petersburg has one of the most active LGBTQ+ event scenes in the Southeast, with something happening almost every night of the week.
Annual Events
- St. Pete Pride (June) — The largest LGBTQ+ pride celebration in the Southeast with 400,000+ attendees, parade, and festival
- Grand Central Street Fair (June) — 11-block street festival along Central Avenue with 200+ vendors
- St. Pete Winter Pride (Winter) — Week-long festival with dance parties, drag bingo, trivia, dive-in movies, and concerts
- Dunedin Pride (June) — Small-town Pride celebration just north of St. Pete
- Gulfport Pride (June) — LGBTQ+-friendly festival in nearby Gulfport
Weekly Events
- Saturday & Sunday: Drag Bitchin Brunch at Cocktail St Pete and The Wet Spot (11 AM)
- Multiple Nights: Drag shows and talent contests at Enigma
- Weekly: Karaoke nights at The Garage on Central and Cocktail St Pete
- Weekly: Pool parties at The Wet Spot at the Mari Jean Hotel
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