Event Dates
From: Sunday, February 16, 2025
To: Sunday, February 23, 2025
Winter Pride Saint Pete 2025
Winter Pride St. Pete is a new pride celebration brought to you by the Grand Central District Association and Cocktail St. Pete.
Winter Pride Saint Pete 2025
Winter Pride St. Pete is a new pride celebration brought to you by the Grand Central District Association and Cocktail St. Pete.
- Stay at the Host Hotel, The Mari Jean St. Pete, an adults-only resort with a “Superb” rating. The gay-run and operated hotel features a stunning outdoor pool, gay club and bar, the perfect location for your Winter Pride escape.
The Event
- Next Edition: Sunday 16th Feb – Sunday 23rd Feb 2025.
- Escape the cold this February and set sail for St Pete as the town celebrates a new event, Winter Pride.
- Visitors can enjoy world-class daytime pool parties, live shows, a real-life Drag Race, an epic gala ball and a Sunday Funday Street Party.
- Events take over some of St Petersburg’s most famous gay venues and feature national and international entertainers.
- Stay at the “Exceptional” Kenwood Gables, a beautifully reformed and luxurious property offering superb suites, an outdoor pool and a delicious breakfast.
Event Highlights
- Sunday 16th Feb, 4 pm to 10 pm – Opening Street Party and Tea Dance – Celebrate the start of a week dedicated to PRIDE by dancing in the streets of the Grand Central District.
- Friday 21st Feb, 8 pm to 11 pm – Pelican Ball – Get ready to dress to impress for a ball unlike any other at the Museum of American Arts and Crafts at 355 4ths Street.
- Saturday 22nd Feb, 10 pm to 3 am – Dripping in Diamonds – Orange Party Presents a jaw-dropping circuit party going all night long, complete with stunning visuals on a massive LED wrap-around screen that envelopes the dance floor, state of the art lighting, incredible decor at Coastal Creative.
- Sunday 23rd Feb, 12 pm to 5 pm – Street Fest – Local vendors galore, headliners, local entertainment, vendors, Grand Central businesses and community members take over the Grand Central District for a lively street festival celebrating everything pride – on Central Ave, between 20th and 28th Street.
- Sunday 23rd Feb, 5 pm to 9 pm – Afterglow, Closing T Dance – Finish winter pride with a bang with dancing, drinks, and incredible entertainment at The Wet Spot on Central Ave.
- The event is hosted by Cocktail St Pete – A Gay complex, complete with the charming Mari Jean Hotel, The Wet Spot, pool bar, day club, and nightclub.
Where to Party
- Grand Central District is the heart of the LGBTQ+ community in St. Petersburg. It’s situated west of downtown St. Pete, about 5 to 10 minutes from Downtown by car.
- The Wet Spot: Daytime pool club with live music and cocktails by a three-sided bar next to COCKtail.
- Enigma St. Pete: Famous for daily happy hours, comedic drag shows, karaoke nights, full liquor bars, and pool tables.
- The Garage: This Alternative gay bar with a retro vibe from the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s is run by DJ Bill Kody.
- Lucky Star Lounge: Casual local watering hole with diner-style seating and colourful interiors for LGBTQ+ visitors.
- Mad Hatters Ethnobotanical Tea Bar: Alcohol-free zone offering exotic teas, nitro coffee, smoothies, and shisha service on the patio; open 24/7.
- The Saint: Intimate speakeasy with luxurious cocktails and mischievous bartenders; offers unique merchandise.
Recommended Hotels in St. Pete
Stay close to the pride parties and events at the following recommended hotels:
Hollander Hotel, Hampton Inn & Suites, Courtyard by Marriott, The Vinoy
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Gay Map of St.Pete, Tampa, Florida
Arguably the largest and most popular gay destination on Florida’s Gulf Coast, the St. Petersburg region has a good mix of gay nightspots. The highest concentration is just west of downtown in the Grand Central District, but there are others in the beach communities and nearby cities of Clearwater and Dunedin. A mixture of artists, hipsters, visionaries, LGBTIs have reinvented St Pete and the balmy Florida air gives even the city’s oldest citizens a youthful vigor. booking.com our hotel partner .
501 5th Avenue Northeast, Saint Petersburg, Florida
Located along the Tampa Bay coast, this hotel features an on-site spa and heated pools. The Chihuly Collection glass sculpture museum and Museum of Fine Arts are 5 minutes' walk away.
All air-conditioned rooms include a work desk with ergonomic chair. Guests can enjoy pay-per-view movies, video games, and bottled water. Select rooms feature a sofa .
300 4th Street North, Saint Petersburg, Florida
This hotel is located in Saint Petersburg city center, only 900 m from North Shore beach. Free WiFi access and an indoor swimming pool are featured at the property.
A flat-screen cable TV, a desk, and a small refrigerator are included in all rooms at Courtyard by Marriott St. Petersburg Downtown. The non-smoking hotel also features suites with a sofa bed.
80 Beach Drive Northeast, Saint Petersburg, Florida
A 2-minute walk from the waterfront and the Museum of Fine Arts, this hotel features an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. It offers spacious, air-conditioned rooms with cable TV.
All guest rooms are equipped with free WiFi, DVD player, coffee maker, ironing facilities, and hairdryer. Each has a work desk and a private bathroom.
421 4th Avenue North, Saint Petersburg, Florida
Located in Saint centre, this hotel features an on-site and heated with a , and free WiFi. The is 1.6 km away.
A small refrigerator, microwave, and cable TV are featured in all rooms at Hotel Saint . Select rooms include a fully equipped kitchen and a large seating area with a sofa bed.
St. Petersburg, FL 33713
This central location, recently remodeled and comfortable living space provide 2 bedrooms a fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances, refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, 1 bathroom with shower. FREE WiFi
St. Petersburg, FL 33713
The apartment includes 1 bedroom and a living room with a TV. The accommodation is equipped with a full equipped kitchen with a microwave and fridge. Bathroom with shower. Free WiFi, linens & towels, air conditioning
St. Petersburg, FL 33713
This 3 Bedroom apartment offers modern furnishings & decor, 2 flat-screen Smart TVs, dining table. Fully equipped kitchen, stainless steel appliances, refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher, Free WiFi, air conditioning,
St. Petersburg, FL 33713
The holiday home has 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a hot tub. Fee WiFi, air conditioning and a garden
2355 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33713, United States
The Wet Spot is the perfect place to spend a sunny day, complate with a pool and a bar. What's not to love?
2-for-1 drinks from 12PM to 9PM every day!
2729 Central Avenue, Saint Petersburg, Florida
Popular with the guys 30+, karaoke, good drink prices
The Garage On Central is a fun gay bar offering an outstanding choice of domestic and exotic drinks, exciting entertainment and friendly bartenders.
Whether you live in the neighborhood or you are here on vacation, The Garage is the place to be!
Monday-Friday 4pm-1am
Saturday & Sunday 1pm-1am
2355 Central Ave, St. Petersburg
St Pete's gay cocktail experience, Cocktail where you will get stiff drinks, hard liquor and raging good times.
Daily 12:00 AM - 3:00 AM
1110 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL (just across the bridge)
A stylish bar with a cozy vibe, perfect for those looking for fun without the club scene. Enjoy karaoke, drag shows, and guest DJs in a relaxed setting.
Highlights: Al-fresco seating, welcoming atmosphere, great for both day and night visits
Daily: Noon - 3 AM.
2760 Central Avenue, Saint Petersburg, Florida
Fun gay bar popular with locals
Lucky Star is The best-kept secret in the District! Great bartenders, cheap drinks with a "punch", a terrific patio and welcoming atmosphere. This is the neighborhood bar where everyone knows your name but where you will always meet someone new.
Daily 12:00 PM - 3:00 AM
2227 Central Avenue, Saint Petersburg, Florida
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The LGBTQ Welcome Center opened in June 2014 in St. Petersburg’s Grand Central District. Only the third in the nation. As a function of Metro Inclusive Health, serves the area as an LGBTQ visitors’ resource, coffee house, youth center (safe space), and provides a wide range of business resources, education activities and entertainment events.
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The Vinoy
4 Star The grand-dame
- 4 Star, Historic Hotel on Tampa Bay
- A short walk to the gay bars
- Air-conditioned, ergonomic chair
- Historic hotel with on-site spa, heated pools, close to museums, offering rooms with ergonomic workspaces and entertainment.
Hollander Hotel
3 Star, Luxury
- 3 Star, Boutique with Poolside Bar
- A short walk to the gay bars
- Refrigerator, microwave, cable TV
- Boutique hotel with heated outdoor pool, on-site restaurant, close to Dali Museum, rooms feature modern amenities.
Hampton Inn & Suites
3 Star – Great Amenities
- 3 Star, Pool and Fitness Center
- A short walk to the gay bars
- Spacious rooms, cable TV, WiFi
- Features an outdoor pool, fitness center, spacious air-conditioned rooms with modern facilities, and complimentary breakfast.
Hyatt Place
3 Star – Perfect Location
- 3 Star, Centrally Located, Pool
- A short walk to the gay bars
- Refrigerator, flat-screen TV
- Central location, close to major attractions, offers an outdoor pool, 24-hour dining, and rooms with modern amenities.
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