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June brings a rainbow of Pride month activities around Tampa Bay
Instead of hosting one of the Southeastâs largest Pride parades, St. Pete Pride will spread cultural and family friendly events throughout the month.
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Rainbow flags flying in front of local businesses or in shop windows, as well as art installations and other decorations during 2018 s St. Pete Pride celebration. [ MARTHA ASENCIO RHINE | Times (2018) ]
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June is Pride month, in honor of the 1969 Stonewall riots credited with launching LGBTQ political activism, and there are activities planned throughout the Tampa Bay area to celebrate the community.
The month is intended to celebrate hard-won equality and to raise awareness about efforts still in progress.
Family Movie Night
BELLEAIR â Family Movie Night will present âOnwardâ on Friday, May 14, at the Dimmitt Community Center, 918 Osceola Road, Belleair.
The gates open at 6:30 p.m. The movie will begin at twilight. Admission to Family Movie Nights is $5 per person. Children 4 and younger are free. Advanced registration and full registration payment must be paid prior to admission. Concessions will be sold onsite.
PAVA plein aire event
LARGO â The Professional Association of Visual Artists will demonstrate painting, drawing and photography techniques Friday through Sunday, May 14-16, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Florida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo.
The public is invited to join PAVA members as they leave their studios behind for this plein aire event. More than a dozen artists will be scattered throughout the gardens during normal operating hours allowing the public to see first-hand how they create their artwork. Artists will discuss their indivi