LGBTQ DIVERSITY
St. Petersburg embraces diversity
and is one of Florida’s most LGBTQ
friendly destinations. The city is
home to a large LGBTQ community
and hosts the largest Pride celebration
in Florida. In fact, Orbitz ranks
St. Pete No. 2 in the top 10 best
Pride celebrations in the country.
The festivities take place in June,
starting with the mayor raising the
Pride flag over city hall. The festivities
continue all month with parties,
discussions, theater productions,
street festivals, outdoor concerts,
art exhibits, and family friendly
events, culminating with a parade
along the downtown waterfront.
Visit the Metro LGBTQ Welcome
Center in the city’s Grand Central
District. It serves as a visitor center,
coffee house, and safe space for
youth, as well as offering health
and wellness services under the
direction of Metro Inclusive Health.
Visit www.lgbtqwelcomecenter.org.
BRING THE DOGS
If you like the idea of traveling
with your “best friend” than St.
Petersburg is the place to visit. Dog
friendly is part of the culture. A recent
survey found an impressive 46 dog
friendly restaurants, 6 dog parks, 69
pet services, 11 pet friendly hotels, as
well as both a Dog Bar and Sunshine
Kitty Catfe. There’s even a dog beach
at Fort DeSoto Park. Dog friendly
even extends to the many local
businesses that allow employees to
bring their pets to work each day.
BURG' LIFE
EVENTS CALENDAR
WEEKLY
Saturday Morning Market
www.saturdaymorningmarket.com
Make & Take Saturdays
Youth & Family MFA Programs
www.mfastpete.com
Free Friday Nights
at St. Pete Shuffle
www.stpeteshuffle.com/
Yoga at The Dalí
www.thedali.org/events
Royal Palm Night Market
www.theroyalpalmmarket.com
Friday Night Clay
www.moreanartscenter.org
Central Arts District Walking
Mural Tours
www.floridacraftart.org
MONTHLY
First Friday St. Pete
www.firstfridaystpete.com
Second Saturday ArtWalk
www.stpeteartsalliance.org/artwalk
St. Pete Indie Market
www.theindieflea.com
Swing Dancing in the Courtyard
www.sundialstpete.com
Central Arts District Mural Tours
by Bicycle
www.floridacraftart.org/
Every 3rd Saturday Etching Class
www.dmglass.com/event
Mimosas and Masterpieces
www.thedali.org/events
Coffee Talk
www.mfastpete.org/events
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