St petersburg fl gay pride parade in late afternoon

Pride Parade

I am a little groggy from my flight from Toronto as I wander down Central Avenue, the main commercial drag of St. Petersburg, Florida. So I am surprised—shocked, even—when the first people I pass on Central Avenue on a humid Wednesday morning are not elderly straight snowbirds in Tilley hats, but a something gay male couple holding hands.

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Perfect for casual mingling and introverts who brunch. Transtastic A creative showcase highlighting Trans and Non-Binary artists. Low-key, high-impact. Womyn in Comedy A night of laughs with queer women comedians, headlined by the hilarious Chaunte Wayans. Got a Pride event to share?

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