St Pete Pride Festival

Getting to St. Pete Pride Events 

Parking is limited both downtown near the parade route in the Waterfront Museum District, and in the Grand Central District, where several events will be held. Consider carpooling, ride shares, scooting or biking, or taking public transportation. 

During the month of June, all PSTA routes, including the Central Avenue Trolley and the SunRunner, will be operating on their normal schedules. See schedules and a map to plan transportation during your visit. You can also review PSTA's "rider tips" page to find information on how to pay your fare, how to ride, wheelchair accessibility, and the customer service line in case you have questions.

Parking Options for St Pete Pride on Parade Day

• Park at Tropicana Field Lots 6 & 7: Park for free on Saturday, June 27 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. in lots 6 and 7 of the Tropicana Stadium lot. These lots are immediately adjacent to the SunRunner, which will be free as well. No overnight parking will be permitted.
• Park & Ride from St. Petersburg High School: Parade goers can catch a free ride to the parade from St. Pete High at 2501 5th Ave N., St. Pete, at a designated stop. No overnight parking. The park-and-ride shuttles from this location will run from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. If you prefer to take public transportation to St. Pete High to catch a shuttle, PSTA Route 9 serves St. Pete High and will be free.
• Downtown parking near the parade route: The parking garages at Southcore and Sundial are closest to the parade route. Be aware that local garages will charge special event pricing.
• St. Pete Pier: While the St. Pete Pier parking lots are located very close to the parade route, you should know that these lots will be closed to vehicular traffic beginning in the afternoon on parade day. So if you do park in a Pier lot, you will need to do so before that time, and you won't be able to retrieve your car until the parade concludes and roads are cleared.

See more information on parking in St. Pete.

Parking and Transportation Tips for the St Pete Pride Street Fair on Friday, May 29, 2026

On the day of the St. Pete Pride Street Fair, typically, Central Ave and all cross streets between 1st Ave N. and 1st Ave S. are closed starting at 20th Street and ending at 31st Street.

The best option for parking this day will be along 1st Ave N and 1st Ave S, along with street parking in adjacent neighborhoods. However, we highly recommend choosing public transit such as the SunRunner or the Central Ave Trolley. You can also bike or scooter to the event. Rideshares are another option.

Helpful Tips for Enjoying St Pete Pride

• It's June. In Florida. So... remember to hydrate often (and we aren't talking about cocktails or brews... you'll need plenty of water as well to enjoy Pride days and nights).
• Wear light, comfortable clothing (in rainbow hues, of course!) and don't forget a hat or umbrella for shade.
• Adopting a motto of patience and kindness will go a long way to making this your best Pride event yet!
• Take breaks from the excitement and the heat to explore LGBTQ+ owned businesses, visit wonderful museums, or see a gorgeous sunset at the beach.