While socially distanced and otherwise scaled-back festivities returned in 2021, they were reimagined to protect attendees amidst the ongoing pandemic. At least 275,000 people were projected for the organization’s 2020 celebration, which was ultimately cancelled due to COVID-19. Traditionally Florida’s largest LGBTQ Pride celebration, St Pete Pride welcomed more than 265,000 people to St. PETERSBURG | St Pete Pride has welcomed a new executive director and expanded its board as the nonprofit prepares for its landmark 20th anniversary this June. ABOVE: Fernando Chonqui, Darius Lightsey, Molly Robison, Clifford Hobbs, Carey Mears, Gabe Alves-Tomko, Stanley Solomons, Nicole Berman, Stephanie Morge, Byron Green and Tiffany Freisberg.
