Actual Bank Robbers, Shevonne & The Force, Jeremy Gloff, Christopher Knolton, Mr. Summers will return to emcee the festival, which will feature headliner and “RuPaul’s Drag Race” alum Alyssa Edwards as well as fellow contestant Brita Filter. “Tampa Pride is excited for their next big event … We’re looking forward to welcoming you all to Tampa’s downtown in celebration of diversity, inclusion and the freedom to love who you love.” “Tampa Pride recently celebrated the first Pride parade in 2021 right here in Tampa,” she shared via social media. The city’s first openly LGBTQ mayor previously detailed her excitement for Pride on the River Aug. The Riverside Festival will follow at the Armature Works pier from 4-8 p.m., featuring remarks from Tampa Mayor Jane Castor. “We’re bringing the area together both on land and on the sea … taking advantage of what we have right here in our beautiful home.” “We are really the first Pride in the country to have two Pride events in the same city on totally opposite ends, one in the spring one in the fall,” he says. West says Tampa Pride first conceptualized the water processional years ago and is eager to make it a reality. The diversity boat parade commences at Garrison Channel at 3 p.m. Bangkx, Mark Castle, TeMonet, Adriana Sparkle, Christopher Knolton and Jeremy Gloff. The program will feature a mixture of live entertainment from singers and drag performers including Guianna, Ashlee T. Werk the Riverwalk, Pride on the River’s partner activation from the Straz Center for the Performing Arts, will run 12-4 p.m.
“What better way to do that than with a boat parade full of rainbows?”
“We know how to celebrate our diversity, equality and togetherness through events like Tampa Pride,” she continues. “To be a first of its kind in the country truly shows why Tampa is so incredible! “I am so excited to be a part of the inaugural Tampa Pride on the River Celebration!” Summers says. All reservations must be paid and confirmed in advance of dining at the restaurant, which advises it “connects directly to the water, offering seafood with drink pairings for guests and locals alike.” Tickets are $30 for a fruit platter and entrée selection or $50 with food and mimosas. Each will be hosted by entertainer Brianna Summers at Anchor and Brine, located in the Tampa Marriott Water Street.Įntertainers Diana Ransome, Juno Vibranz and Gabrielle Santi will join Summers for the first show and Viktoria Sommers, Zeal and Allegra Williams will entertain at the second. The drag brunch will be held from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., with a second show from 1-3 p.m. Planning for Pride on the River began soon after this year’s main event, an extension of Tampa Pride’s mission to organize year-round festivities “championing our shared experiences, honoring our differences and strengthening our community.” The inaugural outing will feature a drag brunch, partner events, a diversity boat parade, riverside festival and culminate in fireworks.
“Our numbers in May were more than double what we had anticipated,” Tampa Pride President Carrie West says. Organizers say the event welcomed more than 70,000 people to Ybor May 22 and that more than 15,000 are expected for its riverside follow up. The gathering follows the seventh annual Tampa Pride, billed as the nation’s first in-person Pride celebration of 2021. 18 along the Tampa Riverwalk, an end-of-summer celebration kicking off its 2022 Pride season. TAMPA | Tampa Pride will hold its inaugural Pride on the River Sept.