Project Pride SRQ announces Pride Month events

Project Pride SRQ is proud to announce two major special events to mark Pride Month in June. On Saturday, May 31, it will present the fourth annual Grand Carnival; the following Saturday, June 7, it will present Silver Pride Sarasota.

During Project Pride's Grand Carnival: Palm Royale, the LGBTQ+ advocacy group's annual gala event and kickoff for Pride Month, guests should get ready to dance the night away. American singer/songwriter John Duff and his talented backup dancers will get people moving, and SRQ Beats will be spinning the hottest tracks all night long from the DJ booth. Grand Carnival is known for its jaw-dropping décor, delicious lite bites, and amazing cocktails. Lite bites are generously donated by local restaurants, featuring a variety of tasty appetizers and desserts. The bar vendor, Dive Wine & Spirits, will provide an excellent selection of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails, served by a top-notch team.

The Grand Carnival takes place 8-11 p.m. at the Circus Arts Conservatory's Sailor Circus Arena (2075 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota). Tickets, which include open bar, lite bites and entertainment, are $250/VIP (enables early entry at 7 p.m.), $125/early purchase general admission; door price is $175, subject to availability. Major sponsors are Gulf Coast Community Foundation and Hall Family Foundation.

On June 7, Project Pride, Senior Friendship Centers and Golden Girls Solutions present Silver Pride Sarasota, celebrating LGBTQ+ ages 50 and better. This free event celebrates our senior members of the LGBTQ+ community; the afternoon program will feature live music, vendors, food trucks, and more from community partners.

Takes place 12-5 p.m. at Senior Friendship Center (1888 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota). Valet and individual parking will be available on-site. Booth space is available to interested businesses and organizations and sponsors of $1,000-$15,000 are also welcome – visit ppsrq.org to learn more.

“Pride Month offers the opportunity not only to celebrate love, diversity and equality – which we do all year-round – but also to welcome the wider community to join us,” said Project Pride SRQ President Jason Champion. “Especially now, when LGBTQ rights are under attack in state legislatures across the country, visibility is especially important. The work we do is vital and wide presence and participation make a real difference. We invite everyone to come and celebrate Pride Month with us!”

For more about Project Pride SRQ and its Pride Month events, visit ppsrq.org.

About Project Pride SRQ
Project Pride SRQ is a Sarasota-based nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding awareness and understanding of the LGBTQ+ community by creating strategic partnerships with local organizations, businesses, and governments towards a shared goal. From providing youth scholarships to organizing local gatherings, Project Pride has brought together LGBTQ+ and allied partners since 2019 to build capacity, support, and a vision for an all-inclusive community where everyone is equally united, supported, and celebrated in Sarasota and beyond. For more information, visit ppsrq.org.