Pride Car Parade (Hours: 2PM to 3PM)

Unfortunately, we've had to come to the very difficult decision to cancel the Gulfcoast Pride Festival on October 19, 2024, as scheduled. Due to ongoing recovery efforts.

Get ready to rev your engines at the Gulfcoast Pride Car Parade! Starting at 2 PM, our fabulous procession will roll through the streets with love, joy, and a dazzling display of rainbow colors. Join us as we cruise alongside decked-out cars, trolleys, and our inspiring community leaders. And did we mention? You can sign up to decorate your car or hop on a trolley to be part of the festivities! 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 driving, riding, or cheering from the sidelines, this is where the party rolls in!

 

Want to win a prize? Decorate your ride for a chance to win in these categories: $500 Most Fabulous Car – For the most eye-catching and creative decorations that radiate pride, color, and individuality. $250 Best Theme Representation – Awarded to the car that best embodies the event’s theme, like "Lead with Love." 4 Pride Brunch Tickets Community Spirit Award – Recognizing the group or individual whose car represents unity, inclusivity, and celebration of LGBTQ pride!

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.