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Pride Parade (Hours: 2PM to 3PM)

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Deadline: Oct 13, 2024 11:59 pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Oct 19, 2024 3:00 pm - Oct 19, 2024 11:00 pm (EDT)
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Free

About the event

Parade 2PM to 3PM Festival 3PM to 8PM Street Party 8PM to 11PM Project Pride SRQ invites the community to the vibrant Rosemary District in downtown Sarasota for the Gulfcoast Pride Festival & Street Party, featuring a market comprising numerous local vendor booths, a parade, live music, fabulous performances, surprise guests, and much more. This year's celebration is co-presented by Project Pride SRQ and the GULF COAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION! The MARKET runs from 3-8 p.m.; the STREET PARTY continues through 11 p.m., with musical headliner ZEE MACHINE from Los Angeles. This year's parade Grand Marshal will be Ken Shelin, former Sarasota City Commissioner and Vice Mayor, and drag headliner will be PORK CHOP, from RuPaul's Drag Race. Get ready for an unforgettable day of celebration, unity, and pride. The festival was formerly known as Sarasota Pride but has been rebranded as the celebration now also encompasses the former Manatee Pride event as well. This family-friendly, free event is open to all; sponsorship opportunities are available. Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 19, 2024! Gulfcoast Pride is always FREE for attendees. The FESTIVAL and MARKET is scheduled to be open from 3 PM to 8 PM The STREET PARTY is scheduled for 8 pm to 11 pm
Project Pride SRQ
Project Pride SRQ
Project Pride SRQ
Project Pride SRQ

About the application

Get ready to strut your stuff at the Gulfcoast Pride Parade! Starting at 2 PM, our fabulous procession marches, where love, joy, and a sea of rainbow colors will fill the air. Join us as we march alongside incredible performers, marching bands, and our inspiring community leaders. And did we mention? You can also sign up to help carry a section of the world's largest LGBTQ+ Pride flag! This is your chance to be part of a spectacular celebration that ends at Boulevard of the Arts in the heart of Downtown Sarasota's "gayborhood" in the Rosemary District. Whether you're marching or cheering from the sidelines, this is where the party starts!

Terms & Conditions

All parade participants agree that banners, posters, or materials carried or displayed during the parade will conform to the following PPSRQ terms and conditions.  
 
  • No illegal or obscene materials. Participants shall not display, offer for view, carry, or hand out any illegal or contraband items or any material of an adult nature that may be considered obscene or objectionable for view by minors. The laws of the state of Florida and local ordinances of the City of Sarasota and Sarasota County shall control. 
  • No anti-LGBTQ+ materials. Participants shall not display, offer for view, carry, or hand out any items or materials that contain, convey, or suggest anti-LBGTQ+ messaging of any kind. 
  • PPSRQ shall have sole and final discretion over what constitutes obscene, objectionable, or anti-LGBTQ+ items, materials, or messaging not otherwise prohibited by law or ordinance, and the participants will immediately remove the prohibited items, materials, or messaging from display upon being asked to do so by PPSRQ. Similarly, at PPSRQ's discretion, the participant and their entire affiliated group will leave the parade immediately upon being asked to do so by PPSRQ.
  • Acceptance of Liability. Participants are solely responsible for any harm they may cause through participation in the parade, whether negligent or intentional, and any costs arising out of or associated with their actions or words. 

Questions on the application

User information

  • First name
  • Last name
  • Email

Additional information

  • How will you be participating in the parade?
  • How many people are in your group? If walking individually, put one (1).
  • What is the name of your group? If you're not part of a group, put "N/A."
  • Do you want to help carry the Pride Flag in the parade?
  • Cell phone number of primary contact
Pride Parade (Hours: 2PM to 3PM)
Pride Parade (Hours: 2PM to 3PM)
Gulfcoast Pride Festival & Street Party
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