Not sure if you heard, but a pandemic had other plans for us during this time last year, so this year’s Pride events are certainly welcome—even if they look a little different than before. Instead of a parade, St. Pete Pride is holding a month-long celebration in COVID-safe chunks. And although we’ll all miss the iconic parade, its absence has made way for more than 50 new activities and events throughout the city—the best of ’em happening right here in the Grand Central District!
Enter: Pride in Grand Central
This year, the Grand Central District Association is looking forward to bringing Pride back to where it began by hosting a series of local events including live music, sidewalk markets and a Scratch & Win game with a $500 cash prize (to name a few). Grand Central’s small businesses and neighborhoods will join forces to welcome and entertain all. So grab your planner, fire up your calendar app of choice, and get ready to party with the locals. It’s Pride in Grand Central.
DJ Will from Hot1015 & Powerhouse 93 four “Pride Kick Off” Gay Rose specials. • 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Sip Shop Hooray
2053 Central Ave
Wet & wild dog party with sprinklers, ice pools and a foam party! • 12 – 6 p.m.
Dog Bar
2300 Central Ave
An evening with Rob Sanders to celebrate Two Grooms on a Cake. • 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Tombolo Books
2153 1st Avenue S.
“Plus” is a cabaret-style performance giving the spotlight to LGBTQIA+ artists emphasizing those in the ever-changing “plus” subsect of the community. An all-inclusive evening featuring multiple solo artists ranging anywhere on the Pride spectrum from Lesbian to Ally and all possibilities in between. Join us at The MAR St. Pete as we lift our voices and come together to celebrate St. Pete Pride this June. • 8 – 9:30 p.m.
**Contains adult content.
The MAR
2309 Central Ave
Rescue Dog Yoga with Pup Active & SPCA.
Small vendor event noon to 3 p.m. (four vendors on site) • 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Dog Bar
2300 Central Ave
Pride kick off party – DJ Valley + Wig Party • 12 – 9 p.m.
Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe
2927 Central Ave
Drag Show!
Queens: Jaeda Fuentes, Kori Stevens, newly crowned Queen of 2021. DJ LMo • 5 – 9 p.m.
Sip Shop Hooray
2053 Central Ave
Awakening Second Saturday Market. • 6 – 10 p.m.
Awakening Wellness
2126 1st Avenue S.
Poolside Fashion Show. Food and drink included for $25. • 12 – 4 p.m.
Gay St. Pete House
4505 5th Avenue N.
Drag Queen Bingo with Georgia Moore. To Benefit Rose Dynasty, Inc. • 7 – 9 p.m.
Punky’s Bar & Grill
3063 Central Ave
Pride Queereoke! Come belt the anthems with some local talent. • 8 – 11:30 p.m.
COCKtail
2355 Central Ave
Hosted by Stephanie Shippae. Free to play with 10 chances to win GCB prizes! • 7 – 9:30 p.m.
Grand Central Brewhouse
2340 Central Ave
3 comedians vs. 3 drag queens in a comedy battle royale. • 9 – 11:30 p.m.
COCKtail
2355 Central Ave
Erin Boone live music on the patio. • 6 – 9 p.m.
Punky’s Bar & Grill
3063 Central Ave
Just how well do you know your gay herstory? • 8 – 11 p.m.
COCKtail
2355 Central Ave
Pride in Grand Central Lip Sync Battle with DJ Shannon C & fundraiser for Girls Rock St. Pete. • 12 – 6 p.m.
Dog Bar
2300 Central Ave
Live Radio Broadcast from Punky’s 99 Jams. The Friday Night OLDSKOOL JAM w/Z-Man and J-Vo. 99 Jams WUJM “The Burg” 99.1 FM • 8 – 11 p.m.
Punky’s Bar & Grill
3063 Central Ave
There’s no place like home! We’re glad Pride is back on Central and so are the dancers. Pole Dancers from 8 to midnight! • 8 – 11:30 p.m.
COCKtail
2355 Central Ave
DJ Shannon “Sip, Shop, & Kiki,” specials on clothes and drinks. • 1 – 4 p.m.
Sip Shop Hooray
2053 Central Ave
Brittany Baldwin live on the patio. • 6 – 9 p.m.
Punky’s Bar & Grill
3063 Central Ave
Sissy That Walk Saturday! It’s f*ckin’ pride and our queens have something to say. • 10:30 p.m. – 2 a.m.
COCKtail
2355 Central Ave
Pride in Grand Central Biscuit Brunch. Homemade biscuits & drink specials. • 12 – 3 p.m.
Dog Bar
2300 Central Ave
4 – 9 p.m.
The Garage
2729 Central Ave
It’s Father’s Day and we love our daddies. • 8 – 11 p.m.
COCKtail
2355 Central Ave
It’s On Bitches! Drag Queen Bingo with Georgia Moore. Drag Queen Bingo Sponsored by House Wine.
Donating all proceeds to Pride in Grand Central. • 7 – 9 p.m.
Punky’s Bar & Grill
3063 Central Ave
We love our gay icons and we want ya to know. • 8 – 11:30 p.m.
COCKtail
2355 Central Ave
Featuring talent that is either just starting out, or back from hiatus. • 11 p.m. – 3 a.m.
COCKtail
2355 Central Ave
Lisa Noe live on the patio. • 6 – 9 p.m.
Punky’s Bar & Grill
3063 Central Ave
Jay Miah, as seen on “The Voice,” Adriana Sparkle, and Iman will perform 2 shows in the beer garden, accompanied by DJ TC Czaritsa. Meet the performers before the shows! • 7 – 11 p.m.
Grand Central Brewhouse
2340 Central Ave
Drag Pride trivia with Miranda. • 7 – 9 p.m.
Mixers at OKW
2451 Central Ave
There’s something so right about a man in leather. DJ and go-go boys. • 8 p.m. – 1 a.m.
COCKtail
2355 Central Ave
Music by DJ Hoof of Q105 and a Drag Show starring Brianna Summers and special guests. Food & drink specials and 50/50 tickets will be sold to benefit local LGBTQ Charities. • 5 – 11 p.m.
VFW Post 39
2599 Central Ave
DJ Bill Kody all night. $3 SKYY Vodka and $3 Fireball. • 6 – 11 p.m.
Mixers at OKW
2451 Central Ave
Food truck: Maggie on the Move from 5 to 9. • 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Dog Bar
2300 Central Ave
Meet Darden Rice, St. Petersburg Mayoral Candidate, then rock the night away at Punky’s OLDSKOOL JAM – Live Radio Broadcast. • 8 – 11 p.m.
Punky’s Bar & Grill
3063 Central Ave
Dancers and wigs and drag, oh my! • 8 – 11:30 p.m.
COCKtail
2355 Central Ave
We’re rolling out the green carpet to bring you unleashed doggie play time! Dog Bar will have doggie ice cream, misting fans to keep you and your pup cool, ice pools, swag bags for the first 25 guests, drinks specials, vendors market and more.
Food truck: Surly Mermaid 2 to 8 p.m.
Lay Low After Party 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. Late night eats from Lay Low Chateau & drink specials! • 11 a.m. – midnight
Dog Bar
2300 Central Ave
Enjoy the streets and sidewalks of Grand Central. The 2300 and 2400 blocks of Central will be closed on Saturday, June 26 from noon to 6 p.m. for a pedestrian-safe block party with live entertainment (including a major celebrity talent to be announced soon!) and fun times. Rainbow up! • 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Grand Central
2300-2400 Central Ave
JC Rea is the Entertainment Director at the Garage on Central Avenue. • 2 – 6 p.m.
The Blue Cottage Home Decor
2435 Central Ave
We’re celebrating Pride Bollywood-style with a stage drag show, music, vendors, games and prizes. • 6 – 10 p.m.
Awakening Wellness
2126 1st Avenue S.
Live Music on the Patio with Karmic Tattoo. • 6 – 9 p.m.
Punky’s Bar & Grill
3063 Central Ave
Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are for Karmic Tattoo’s Pride Appearance! Diversity Makes for a Better Cocktail party sponsored by Tito’s Vodka. Saturday Night Live on the patio featuring Lisa Noe and Amy Black. Tito’s Vodka will be serving up samples and Pride swag from 6 to 8. • 6 – 9 p.m.
Punky’s Bar & Grill
3063 Central Ave
Silent Disco. $3 SKYY & $3 Fireball. • 8 – 11:30 p.m.
Mixers at OKW
2451 Central Ave
We have some cocktails we think you should be double fisting. Mega Show starting at 9. • 9 – 11:30 p.m.
COCKtail
2355 Central Ave
The Grand Finale Weekend party continues on the sidewalks of Grand Central. Enjoy Drag Brunch, Foam Party, T-Dance, Vendor Market, Dunk Booth and a Car Parade as we close out this years Pride celebration in style. • 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Grand Central
2300-2400 Central Ave
Join us as we cruise around St. Pete and Gulfport. 100% free! No entry fee. • 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Decorate your vehicle and show your PRIDE! Meet at 10:30 and park, then promptly cruise at low speed through downtown St. Pete, then West to the Edge District in to the Grand Central District, then head to Gulfport Waterfront District, back through 22nd Street Main Street, the Warehouse Arts District, and ending in the Grand Central District.
Drivers must be properly licensed and insured, follow all traffic laws and drive carefully!
#PrideinGrandCentral #ComeOUTStPete #GayStPete
Start at Albert Whitted Park
480 Bayshore Dr SE
Foam party all day. Drag brunch at 1. Pop-up shops noon to 5. DJ Jayson. • 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Mixers at OKW
2451 Central Ave
Vendors market continues & at 3 p.m. Pride Doggie Fashion Show. Food truck: Maggie on the Move • 12 – 6 p.m.
Dog Bar
2300 Central Ave
Dunk booth, prizes, and a spectacular new you! • 12 – 5 p.m.
Studio b Salon
3023 Central Ave
Pride Grand Finale Weekend at Punky’s “Funky Pride Market” with a variety of local vendors—featuring OLDSKOOL JAM w/Z-Man and J-Vo on the Patio. Don’t forget to take your Pride Selfie with the St. Petersburg Distillery Trolley! • 12 – 5 p.m.
Punky’s Bar & Grill
3063 Central Ave
Patio + Parking Lot party. Rainbow beer flight. Clara Rose Ice Cream Truck. Live face painting. DJ Valley. • 12 – 9 p.m.
Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe
2927 Central Avenue
OUT and PROUD 365 block party & vendor market. • 1 – 9 p.m.
The Garage
2729 Central Ave
DJ Boom “HOUSE OF PRIDE” 2 to 5. Drink specials. • 2 – 5 p.m.
Sip Shop Hooray
2053 Central Ave
It’s been a long Pride and we’re no longer seeing straight. Relax & feast your eyes on our sexy go-go boys. • 8 – 11:30 p.m.
COCKtail
2355 Central Ave
And now, a word from our sponsors …
All of these amazing events in St. Pete’s Grand Central District wouldn’t be possible without equally amazing partnerships. Meet the businesses behind your new favorite Pride party.
PRIDE IN GRAND CENTRAL SPONSORS:
Opening in September 2021, Gallery 3100 is a luxury apartment company with 122 units that aims to bring urban convenience into an artful setting. Discover unique, modern, studio-, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments only steps away from trendy restaurants, breweries, coffee shops—and even the Tampa Bay Rays—in the vibrant Grand Central District of St. Petersburg, Florida.
Using European-style serving tanks that result in fresher beer and a longer shelf-life, Grand Central Brewhouse is a passionately designed brewery, taproom, beer garden and event venue that offers world-class beer and extremely knowledgeable staff members. Enjoy lagers & ales with unique and distinct flavors while gathering, celebrating and making memories at the hub of Grand Central.
Originally built in 1929 as a single-family home for the mayor of the city, Gay St. Pete House is a relaxing, clean and affordable bed & breakfast located in the center of St. Petersburg. Explore the beaches, museums and LGBTQ+ friendly Grand Central District; or relax and spend time with family and friends in this old Key West-style oasis.
With more than 20 years of experience designing fresh flowers and floral arts, Absolutely Beautiful Flowers is family-owned and operated full-service flower shop and event planning company committed to offering the freshest and finest floral arrangements and gifts in all of Florida. From birthdays to weddings and everything in between, Absolutely Beautiful Flowers believes every occasion should be special.
Founded in 1993, this family-owned and operated real estate company helps St. Pete locals buy and sell homes efficiently and professionally. From loan prequalification to closing the deal, Your Neighborhood Realty Associates Inc. is with you throughout the entire home buying and selling process.
Tru is a modern, clean and informal hotel created by Hilton, located in the vibrant Grand Central district of St. Pete. Surrounded by museums, beaches, breweries, shops and restaurants, Tru by Hilton is convenient to everything, and has a fitness center, business center, meeting rooms and offers free breakfast.
With an atmosphere that mirrors the open-minded nature of St. Pete, Cocktail is a brand new craft cocktail and dance bar in Grand Central. With at atmosphere as vibrant as the drink menu, Cocktail is the perfect weekend hangout spot, day or night.
Founded in 2017 in celebration of National Coming Out Day, Come Out St. Pete is a non-profit corporation with the mission to serve the Tampa Bay community by providing activities and events that raise awareness about, celebrate and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community.
Located in the Grand Central District in St. Pete, Blue Cottage is a local, small home goods boutique that allows customers to immerse themselves into aesthetically beautiful environments, and perhaps add something new and beautiful to their homes. From artwork to candles to specialty foods, you can find the perfect gift or piece to refresh your living space at Blue Cottage.
LGBTQ+ owned Punky’s Bar & Grill brings burgers, daily specials and their famous wings to the Grand Central District. Sit inside and watch a game or music videos on one of the large TVs, or dine outside and enjoy the St. Pete weather—no matter where you choose, you can still enjoy Punky’s entertainment. Check out Tuesday night bingo and live music every Thursday.
Crafted using old-fashioned copper pots, and made from 100% corn (so it’s naturally gluten-free), Tito’s Vodka is known as one of the most popular vodkas enjoyed in the United States. Its smooth, rich taste and affordable price make this spirit a go-to for drinking at home, or out at a bar or restaurant.
Located in the heart of Grand Central, Swingers is a patio bar and grill that serves a wide variety of food and drink items in a cute, beachy atmosphere. Outdoor swing chairs add an interactive (and Instagrammable!) element to the patio, while live music and specials keep visitors entertained and engaged. Stop by for brunch and treat yourself to bottomless mimosas!
We at Media Garage Group are also proud to be sponsors of Pride in Grand Central!
This last year has been … less than ideal … for most people and small businesses. Pride has always served as a time for locals and visitors alike to come out, enjoy delicious food and drinks, sing, dance and be their most authentic selves. And although there isn’t a parade during St. Pete Pride 2021, there are more than 50 new events for you to discover. So come out to the Grand Central District, the birthplace of Pride, and celebrate with us at Pride in Grand Central!
