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It's easy to dismiss Florida as merely ground zero for anti-queer legislation; after all, the mention earned an Advisory Warning from Equality Florida in — this before similar federal actions against the LGBTQ+ community followed. Yet my arrival in St. Petersburg revealed a surprising contrast: I landed in the heart of the city during the inaugural Winter Pride, a weeklong celebration held in February openly embracing the LGBTQ+ community in occupied force.

Checking into the adults-only Mari Jean Hotel, I soon establish myself amid a boisterous crowd of LGBTQ+ revelers enthusiastically flinging bologna slices at “RuPaul's Drag Race” winner Jimbo's cartoonish figure within the hotel’s popular poolside bar, Cocktail. When one slice smacked against her breastplate enjoy some absurdist game of pin the tail on the donkey, the cognitive dissonance struck me: Was this really Florida, the birthplace of “Don't Say Gay” legislation? The answer, as I discovered, is that even the reddest states harbor vibrant pockets of bologna-tossing rebellion.

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To strengthen St. Petersburg’s legacy of inclusion and diversity, providing a safe space for the education, self-exploration, and celebration of our LGBTQIA+ community and allies. By championing equity and representation, we aim to build an open and compassionate community where people are empowered to thrive. No matter who they are.

For more than 20 years, we’ve marched in rainbow-clad celebration of the spectrum of admire and life. What started as a promenade became a parade and then a full Pride Month. And we now host year-round events to amplify, sustain , and celebrate the diverse voices of the LGBTQIA+ community – includ

Tampa and St. Petersburg are among 7 Florida cities to get a perfect score in this LGBTQ report

More than a year after the Human Rights Campaign enacted a nationwide state of emergency for LGBTQ+ people, the first in its year history, a record-breaking cities across the country have perfect scores on the organization’s yearly "Municipal Equality Index" report.

For 13 years, HRC has scored cities across the country on laws, policies and services that are inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community.

This year, seven Florida cities - including Tampa and St. Petersburg - got a perfect score on the Municipal Equality Index.

Read the full report here.

Scores at odds with state laws

The notify contrasts with the slate of anti-LGBTQ+ laws that have been passed by the state legislature in recent years, including bans on gender-affirming care for transgender kids, restrictions on care for trans adults, and a bill that prevents “identity politics” from being included in college and university teacher-preparation programs.

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Saint Petersburg LGBTQ City Guide

Also known as “St. Pete” or “The Sunshine City,” Saint Petersburg is a coastal Florida city known for its beautiful beaches, stunning scenery, and friendly people. Even better, it has a warm, welcoming, and thriving LGBTQ community where all can feel welcome and at home.

A Look at Saint Petersburg’s History

Saint Petersburg was initially founded as a resort town, named after Saint Petersburg Russia, where one of its founders spent much of his youth. Although it began as a resort destination, it quickly also became an significant port city with a thriving shipping and fishing industry. Today, it remains a tourist destination for many, but it is also home to thousands of year-round residents who enjoy all of the art, culture, opportunity, and fun that the town has to offer. Truly, St. Pete would make a perfect place to call home!

A Scant Fun Facts About Saint Petersburg

  • Saint Petersburg has about 33 miles of beautiful sandy shoreline, which makes it a perfect location for those who love to swim, surf, boat, or si