St. Pete Pride
One of the largest Pride events in the country runs through Sunday in St. Petersburg. The party kicks off at 2 p.m. Saturday with the parade stepping off around 7:15 p.m. Thousands of people will be dressed in rainbow colors, beads, glitter and costumes to celebrate LGBTQ Pride. The parade starts at North Straub Park and heads south almost to Albert Whitted Park.
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St. Pete Pride Festival
Tens of thousands will flock to St. Petersburg's Grand Central District for live entertainment, community booths, art and local food. Outside beverages and alcohol will not be allowed, but water and other drinks will be sold in the festival. The festival is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at 2227 Central Ave., St. Petersburg.
Warrior Games
Hundreds of wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans will compete this week during the 2019 Department of Defense Warrior Games in Tampa. Athletes representing the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Special Operations Command will compete in 11 sports. Events include archery, cycling, shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming, track and field, wheelchair basketball, powerlifting, indoor rowing and time trial cycling. Events take place at various locations around Tampa Bay. All volunteer positions are filled, but the Warrior Games encourages everyone to fill the stands and support the athletes.
Former "Daily Show" host and comedian Jon Stewart will emcee Saturday’s ceremonies, and country star Hunter Hayes will perform.
You may see Stewart cheering at many of the competitions this weekend. Earlier this month, Stewart scolded Congress for skipping a hearing on the 9/11 victims fund.
The 2019 Warrior Games runs through June 30. Find more information here.
St. Pete Street Food & Craft Beer Fest
Head to Albert Whitted Park in downtown St. Petersburg for dozens of food trucks, dessert trucks and a lengthy list of local craft beer. There will also be craft vendors, live music and special appearances by the Tampa Bay Lightning girls and Rolling Thunder. Bring your appetite and thirst from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday.
More information here.
Zephyrhills SummerFest
Zephyrhills kicks off summer with a full day of fun, food and fireworks. The day begins with a morning market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., then SummerFest gets underway at 4 p.m. with a dance competition, a watermelon eating contest, food vendors and bounce houses. The day ends with a 30-minute fireworks show at 9 p.m. The event is dog-friendly. Admission is free.
Zephyr Park, 38116 Fifth Ave.
More information here.
USF Summer Plant Festival
Love plants? The USF Botanical Gardens has tons. Learn from pro growers on how to create a tropical garden, shop for native and tropical plants and learn about orchids, butterflies and beekeeping. Admission is $5. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.
12210 USF Pine Drive, Tampa.
More information here.
Family Field Day
This free family event at the Pioneer Museum & Village includes sack races, relay races, water games, bounce houses, giveaways, face painting and more. The organization is also collecting donations of unused socks, non-perishable food and toiletries for Bright Hopes and Friends of Joshua’s House. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.
15602 Pioneer Museum Rd., Dade City.
More information here.
Summer Circus Spectacular
Miss the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus? You can still see the Summer Circus Spectacular in Sarasota. The event, put on by the Circus Arts Conservatory, expands to eight weeks this year. There are 10 shows a week in the Historic Asolo Theatre at the Ringling Museum. $16 for adults, $12 for kids 12 and younger. Shows at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; shows at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturdays. 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota.
More information here.
Summer Nights at Busch Gardens
Extended hours and specialty food and drinks have returned to Busch Gardens for the summer. During Summer Nights through Aug. 11, the Tampa theme park is open until 10 p.m. every night. Special menu items this year include gourmet popcorn, churro sundaes, fireworks, ice cream slushies, mac and cheese melts, colorful cocktails and frozen alcoholic drinks. And yes, free beer is still available during Summer Nights. Fireworks shows are at 9:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Summer Nights is included with park admission.
More information here.
'Before Dali -- Goya: Visions and Inventions'
The latest exhibit at the Dali Museum in St. Petersburg pays tribute to Francisco Jose de Goya y Lucientes, one of the most important Spanish artists of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Goya was a major influence on Dali. The exhibit features first edition prints and three paintings representing Goya's unique themes. The museum is located at 1 Dali Blvd. Adult admission is $24, seniors $22, teens $17, and youths $10. Children under 5 are free.
More information here.
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