“ Pride month began with Trans people, and the issues facing the Trans community and the progress made, need to be recognized at every Pride.” We could very well not be celebrating Pride today if it weren't for the Trans community,” said Eric Skains, Executive Director of St Pete Pride. Pride celebrations all over the nation accepted, and often embraced, the term 'Gay Pride,' even though it was those within the Trans community who helped begin the Pride movement. “ Somewhere along the way, in the fight for acceptance and equality, our movement allowed the rights of trans individuals to be pushed to be back of the line. Pete Pride parade will be kicked off by the TransPride March, consisting of all members of the transgender, gender-non-conforming, queer communities, their families, friends, allies and supporters.
For the first time in Florida, this year’s St. Pete Pride, acknowledged as the state’s largest LGBTQ Pride event, is proud to announce an historic event happening at this year’s Pride.
