It’s June — Happy Florida Pride 2025! There’s still time to celebrate this June.
Each year, Pride Florida is celebrated throughout this month to to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. Events are taking place—and taking to the streets, too—all across the country and around the world this June “to recognize the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals have had on history locally, nationally, and internationally,” according to the Library of Congress.
Cities from Orlando to Key West have gone all in on Florida Pride 2025. Read on to find more celebrations this month. And get ready to rock your rainbow colors!
Orlando Pride Florida, throughout June
The City Beautiful has long been considered a top LGBTQ+ inclusive community, and Florida Pride 2025 celebrations have been happening all around Orlando throughout the month, including several in remembrance of the tragedy at Pulse Nightclub 9 years ago.
Love Is Universal Nights, a celebration of love and inclusion, continues this weekend (June 27 + 28) at Universal Orlando Resort. Those 21 and older can enjoy live DJs, stilt walkers and exclusive themed drinks. Also on June 28, The Center Orlando presents OUTCON Orlando at the Central Florida Fairgrounds. An inclusive celebration of all things pop culture, attend engaging panels, shop from LGBT+ creators, and meet fellow fans of your favorite TV shows, anime series, movies, comics and more. And Orlando City Soccer Club is hosting Pride In Our City, celebrating the city’s vibrant and strong LGBTQ+ community and honoring those lost at Pulse 9 years ago; the match is against FC Cincinnati.
Key West Pride Florida 2022, June 21 – 29
Key West Pride’s weeklong festival, which typically includes pool parties at guest houses and emporiums, drag shows by Key Wests’ top performers, a street fair on Duval Street, nighttime soirees at local clubs, a burlesque show and a lively “Rainbow Roast,” began June 21, but it’s not too late to join in the fun! Upcoming events include Pride on the Move: A Gay Key West History Trolley Tour & Pool Splash; Tea On the Sea Sunset Sail with Mr. Enjoy; “Love Whoever the F*** You Want” Ally Party; an ’80s themed Key West Pride Brunch Sail & Swim; and more, culminating with the Key West Still Rising in Pride Parade – Celebrating Our Journey Through the Decades on Sunday, June 29.
For a full list of Key West Pride events, click here.
Park Place Pride TDance, Jacksonville, June 29
Wrap up Pride month at the Park Place Pride TDance on Sunday at Park Place Lounge. And don’t worry if you can’t make it — Jax holds its annual Pride parade in October to escape the summer heat, so check back in for more details as fall approaches.
Space Coast Pride, June 21 + September
Space Coast Pride began its celebration on Florida’s east coast with the Rainbow Run 5k on Saturday, June 21, a family-friendly run that celebrates arts and culture with live entertainment, awards and swag. Then, in September there’s Pridefest and Parade for a day filled with live music, food trucks and vendors, not to mention a colorful, fun-filled parade.
St. Pete Pride Fest, throughout June
St. Pete Pride has grown from a small street parade to one of Florida’s biggest month-long celebrations of the LGBTQ+ community. Kicking off at the beginning of June, the month’s festivities include karaoke parties, an exclusive museum reception, live music, comedy shows, LGBTQ+ Youth & Family Day and more. The final weekend of the month boasts a special Friday concert, a colorful Saturday parade, trans march and market that draws tens of thousands to the streets, and a Sunday street fair in St. Pete’s Grand Central District.
Wynwood Pride, throughout June
In its fifth year, the multi-day Wynwood Pride festival in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood features international headlining drag performers, DJs, state of the art production, a unique vendors market and a non-profit Community Village. More events will be added, so check the website for event details.
Happy, happy Florida Pride 2025 — from the Sunshine State to far beyond!
Updated from original June 2023 post.
