It’s that great, festive time again:
WELCOME TO
TAMPA PRIDE 2018
We are pleased in our 4th year,
on Saturday, March 24 to have
accomplished so much in the
Tampa Bay LGBTA community. Coming
together within the community are city and
county leaders, businesses, faith groups,
nonprofits and individuals that all make up
our great community.
Equality, diversity, inclusiveness and
celebration are values that we all share and
enjoy. Our 2018 theme, “Diversity creates
community,” stems from what Tampa
is all about.
The many board and director volunteers
that help make TAMPA PRIDE thrive come
from all aspects of our vast community.
They include a doctor, business people, a
food director, a community pastor, a CPA,
bartenders, a condo manager, a retired
straight couple, a social service worker,
other retirees, real estate brokers, college
students, a banker and a crazy gay couple.
Gay, Lesbian, Transgender, Straight &
Allies. They all take part in making a positive,
uplifting celebration of community pride.
This year, watch for new additions. We
have a FREE Health & Wellness Fair and also
a New Artisans Fair at HCC Ybor, featuring
artists, sculptures and startup businesses
showing off their new ideas and projects.
The Festival Marketplace in the HCC Ybor
Campus area will be filled with many local
businesses, theater groups, corporations,
fitness centers, churches, Pride retailers and
nonprofits leading the way for information
and awareness for community members to
share in the expanding LGBTA growth in the
Tampa Bay area.
The Diversity Parade will again begin at
1 p.m. on Nuccio Blvd., travelling down the
infamous 7th Ave in the GaYBOR District in
historic Ybor City. We have an outstanding
grand marshal list of community heroes and
honorees. Our fab Tampa Mayor will be
heading the corps in the most interesting
way. Over 150 Diversity Parade units
will not only be parading their stuff, but
educating and entertaining with more area
organizations, social groups, religious groups,
businesses and Tampa Krewes participating.
Tampa’s After Dark parties are unmatched
in the great historic GaYBOR District, with
shopping, hotels, clubs, bars, restaurants and
fun sidewalk sightseeing. Remember: TAMPA
PRIDE is all about the super fun!
Last year’s tribute to the community
honoring Orlando’s Pulse victims, Pulse’s
owners, Orlando first responders and local
Orlando leaders had a welcoming meeting
with our very own Tampa Mayor Bob
Buckhorn, Tampa Police Chief Ward, and
Congresswoman Kathy Castor. It was moving
and most memorable.
A full line-up of activities and events is
available at TAMPAPRIDE.org.
Come Out to TAMPA PRIDE 2018, a
fun-packed day for everybody. 40,000 of
your old and new friends will be there.
Thank You from the entire board and
directors of TAMPA PRIDE 2018.We
will be seeing you and hope you enjoy
TAMPA PRIDE 2018!
CARRIE WEST
TAMPA PRIDE PRESIDENT
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