Graphic by Thalia Lafaille | The Crow’s Nest
By Julia Ferrara
Every June, St. Petersburg paints the town rainbow and celebrates the city’s LGBTQ+ community. Join these local organizations in a month full of fun events.
Lesbian Arm-Wrestling Tournament
June 14, 8 pm – 12 am, Suite E Studios
Queer Expression St. Pete presents the second annual Lesbian Arm Wrestling Tournament. Come as a competitor or as a spectator and enjoy drinks and music. A limited number of tickets are available online and at the door. This event is for ages 21 and over.
Third Anniversary Potluck Celebration
June 15, 3:30 pm – 7:30 pm, Bay Vista Park
Celebrate the third anniversary of Queer Expression St. Pete at their Pride potluck featuring music, games, arts and crafts, face paint, and more!
Visual Storytelling with Shoog McDaniel
June 16, 5 pm – 7 pm, RSVP for location
Join Queer Expression St. Pete for an in-person visual storytelling workshop. Attendees will explore using writing and photography in a self-discovery experience with local artist Shoog McDaniel. To register visit Queer Expression St. Pete’s link tree.
Transtastic
June 18, 6 pm – 9 pm, the James Museum
St. Pete Pride is hosting an intimate celebration of the city’s trans and non-binary community with this evening gathering in partnership with Love the Golden Rule and the TransNetwork. This event is open to all ages, and tickets can be purchased on Eventeny.
Youth Family Night
June 18, 6 pm – 8 pm, RSVP for location
Join Queer Expression St. Pete for a celebration of chosen family with their family night. Attendees can enjoy a community dinner, arts and crafts and games. This event is open to children ages 4-17 and their guests. Those under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. To RSVP, visit Queer Expression St. Pete’s link tree.
Surreal Summer Nights at the Dalí
June 19, 5 pm – 8 pm, the Dalí Museum
To celebrate Pride and Juneteenth, join the Dalí for an evening of fun with a live DJ, performances, and an event-exclusive cocktail.
Juneteenth Jubilee
June 19, 5 pm – 9 pm, RSVP for address
Celebrate queer folks of color this June with Queer Expression’s Juneteenth Jubilee. This event will offer games, food, and space for community gathering.
Gender Freaks
June 20, 10 pm – 2 am, Good Intentions
To celebrate all things nonconforming, contradictory, and bizarre, Queer Expression present this 2nd annual gathering with live DJ’s, drag performers, drinks, arts and crafts, and a raffle.
Womyn in Comedy
June 21, 7 pm – 10 pm, MFA St. Pete
Join Pride St. Pete in an unforgettable night of laughter and celebration at their new comedy event held at the Museum of Fine Arts! Tickets can be purchased on Eventeny.
Friday Night Concert
June 27, 6 pm – 10 pm, Jannus Live
Get ready for an unforgettable night as St. Pete Pride officially kicks off Pride weekend with the 2025 Friday Night Concert at Jannus Live, headlined by the sensational Durand Bernarr. Tickets can be purchased on Eventeny.
St. Pete Pride Festival & Parade
June 28, 2 pm – 10 pm, North, South Straub Park, and Bayshore Drive
Everyone’s favorite Pride event is back for a day of live entertainment, local vendors, and celebration of the strength, diversity, and vibrancy of St. Pete’s community.
Street Fair
June 29, 12 pm – 5 pm, Grand Central District
As the grand finale of the 2025 St Pete Pride season, the Street Fair brings thousands of people of all ages to the Grand Central District to celebrate queer history and community. Spanning multiple blocks, the event offers an engaging mix of entertainment, local vendors, community partners, and businesses.
