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Tyler Coyle, 15, looks back while watching the St. Pete Pride parade on Saturday in St. Petersburg.

Tyler Coyle, 15, looks back while watching the St. Pete Pride parade on Saturday in St. Petersburg. [ Photo by ASHLEY NEYRA/Times ]

See photos from the St. Pete Pride Parade and festival

Pride month’s biggest weekend continued along the downtown waterfront with music, parades and more.

By Ashley Neyra, Hannah Walls

1 hour ago

St. Petersburg’s waterfront was vibrant with every color of the rainbow Saturday, as revelers gathered for a festival before the St. Pete Pride Parade along Bayshore Drive Northeast.

Vendors set up at Straub Park where people could browse, dance to music and picnic ahead of the main event.

A ticketed VIP area featured performances by artists Sam Star and RealXman.

The headline event kicked off with the Trans Pride March, followed by the main parade after 5 p.m. when temperatures started to cool down.

St. Petersburg’s parade is the largest LGBTQ+ celebration in Tampa Bay and the Southeast. Tampa Pride, another notable celebration, is on hiatus due to “the current political and economic climate," the organization announced previously.

Stacey Zuniga, 22, and Lanee Oman, 22, dance in Straub Park.
Stacey Zuniga, 22, and Lanee Oman, 22, dance in Straub Park. [ Photo by HANNAH WALLS/Times ]
Bing Wong, 62, of Winter Haven poses with a rainbow fan and angel wings.
Bing Wong, 62, of Winter Haven poses with a rainbow fan and angel wings. [ Photo by ASHLEY NEYRA/Times ]
LeStat the dog is covered in rainbow hearts and stripes for the St. Pete Pride Parade.
LeStat the dog is covered in rainbow hearts and stripes for the St. Pete Pride Parade. [ Photo by ASHLEY NEYRA/Times ]
Ryan Kirk, 39, of Clearwater, waves his pride flag while walking around in Straub Park.
Ryan Kirk, 39, of Clearwater, waves his pride flag while walking around in Straub Park. [ Photo by HANNAH WALLS/Times ]
A couple purchases merchandise from a vendor.
A couple purchases merchandise from a vendor. [ Photo by HANNAH WALLS/Times ]
The Tampa Bay Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence hold an elevation ceremony for novice sister Betty Scoloard, conducted by Sister Allison Wonderland.
The Tampa Bay Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence hold an elevation ceremony for novice sister Betty Scoloard, conducted by Sister Allison Wonderland. [ Photo by ASHLEY NEYRA/Times ]
People mingle around the Pride festival at Straub Park.
People mingle around the Pride festival at Straub Park. [ Photo by ASHLEY NEYRA/Times ]
Miniature horse, Prince, is dressed as a unicorn for Pride.
Miniature horse, Prince, is dressed as a unicorn for Pride. [ Photo by ASHLEY NEYRA/Times ]
Juno Vibranz dances on stage for crowds gathered at Straub Park.
Juno Vibranz dances on stage for crowds gathered at Straub Park. [ Photo by HANNAH WALLS/Times ]
Spectators watch a music performance before the start of the parade.
Spectators watch a music performance before the start of the parade. [ Photo by HANNAH WALLS/Times ]
Poodles Persephone and Valentine show off their new haircuts for Pride.
Poodles Persephone and Valentine show off their new haircuts for Pride. [ Photo by HANNAH WALLS/Times ]
Rico Navedo, 26, of St. Pete, dances around in colorful skirts.
Rico Navedo, 26, of St. Pete, dances around in colorful skirts. [ Photo by HANNAH WALLS/Times ]
Lizzy Laterza, 21, and Maddie McLeod, 21, both from Sarasota, share a kiss during the festival.
Lizzy Laterza, 21, and Maddie McLeod, 21, both from Sarasota, share a kiss during the festival. [ Photo by HANNAH WALLS/Times ]
A paradegoer carries a sign while participating in the Trans March.
A paradegoer carries a sign while participating in the Trans March. [ Photo by HANNAH WALLS/Times ]
A paradegoer wears beads down her back.
A paradegoer wears beads down her back. [ Photo by HANNAH WALLS/Times ]
The St. Pete Trans March takes place dalong Bayshore Drive.
The St. Pete Trans March takes place dalong Bayshore Drive. [ Photo by HANNAH WALLS/Times ]
Homemade signs are seen during the St. Pete Trans March.
Homemade signs are seen during the St. Pete Trans March. [ Photo by HANNAH WALLS/Times ]
People hold a LGBTQ+ flag at the start of the St. Pete Pride Parade.
People hold a LGBTQ+ flag at the start of the St. Pete Pride Parade. [ Photo by ASHLEY NEYRA/Times ]
Derrick Ross, 40, sells pride merch in front of the Museum of Fine Arts.
Derrick Ross, 40, sells pride merch in front of the Museum of Fine Arts. [ Photo by ASHLEY NEYRA/Times ]
Paradegoers watch the Pride parade along Bayshore Drive.
Paradegoers watch the Pride parade along Bayshore Drive. [ Photo by ASHLEY NEYRA/Times ]
Zoe Glasgow, 18, and Fennick Cerchip, 21, exchange bracelets.
Zoe Glasgow, 18, and Fennick Cerchip, 21, exchange bracelets. [ Photo by ASHLEY NEYRA/Times ]
A person throws beads from a jeep into the crowd.
A person throws beads from a jeep into the crowd. [ Photo by ASHLEY NEYRA/Times ]
Reegan Fabian, 26, is dressed as the Statue of Liberty, inspired by singer Chappell Roan.
Reegan Fabian, 26, is dressed as the Statue of Liberty, inspired by singer Chappell Roan. [ Photo by ASHLEY NEYRA/Times ]
Mayor Ken Welch greets paradegoers, handing out beads.
Mayor Ken Welch greets paradegoers, handing out beads. [ Photo by ASHLEY NEYRA/Times ]
Members of the Sound of the South band play for paradegoers.
Members of the Sound of the South band play for paradegoers. [ Photo by ASHLEY NEYRA/Times ]
A person walks in platform high heels down the parade route.
A person walks in platform high heels down the parade route. [ Photo by ASHLEY NEYRA/Times ]
Parade participants throw beads toward the crowd.
Parade participants throw beads toward the crowd. [ Photo by ASHLEY NEYRA/Times ]
People wave their hands as a Hard Rock Cafe float passes by.
People wave their hands as a Hard Rock Cafe float passes by. [ Photo by ASHLEY NEYRA/Times ]
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