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9th Annual St. Pete Pride Street Festival and Promenade

The 9th Annual St. Pete Pride Street Festival and Promenade is the largest diversity and tolerance celebration in Florida. More than 80,000 people are expected to attend this event, which features floats from clubs, organizations, social groups, and businesses, as well as dancing, beads, food and fun. The Rev. Troy Perry, LGBT activist and founder of King of Peace Metropolitan Community Church, serves as Grand Marshal. Parade also includes Alexis Mateo from "RuPaul's Drag Race." After the parade, enjoy the street festival featuring vendors from across the state.

(Parade runs along Central Avenue between 21st and 28th Streets)

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