Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg (IndyCar) (Late February–early March (annual spring)). Annual NTT INDYCAR SERIES season-opener street race on a 1.8-mile temporary circuit in downtown St. Petersburg since 2003 (race lineage to 1985). Combines world-class racing with a waterfront festival atmosphere.
Mainsail Art Festival (Late March–early April (annual; started 1976)). Annual juried fine-art festival at Vinoy Park, now in its 51st year. More than 100,000 visitors browse 250+ exhibitors in ceramics, painting, sculpture, jewelry, photography, and more. Perennially listed among Sunshine…
St. Pete Pride (June (month-long; parade weekend at Straub Park)). Florida's largest LGBTQ+ celebration and one of the biggest in the Southeast, drawing 400,000+ attendees. First held June 2003. The 2026 theme was 'Here Comes the Sun,' marking the 24th anniversary. Includes a Friday…
SHINE St. Petersburg Mural Festival (November (annual; started 2015)). Annual outdoor public-art festival organized by the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance. Since 2015, SHINE has added 170+ murals to St. Pete's streets and arts districts. The 2025 edition (SHINE: Origins) featured 17 local…
First Friday St. Pete (First Friday of every month, 6–10 PM). 25+ year monthly block party on Central Avenue between 2nd and 3rd Streets, drawing 5,000+ attendees. Features live music, local vendors, food trucks, and beer sales. Organized by Nightlife Productions and the Lay-Lee…