Rachel Covello, of , is an LGBTQ+ advote, travel blogger and wrer. She's happy to ll St. Pete, Florida, home. Not jt bee 's close to Ameri’s most stunng turquoise water and whe-sand beach – but bee 's also one of the most gay-iendly ci the natn. Each year, thoands of visors to the “Burg” celebrate all orientatns and inti at a slew of Pri-foced events.
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‘WE SAY GAY’: FLORIDA’S LARGT PRI PARA DRAWS HUNDREDS OF THOANDS
It was St. Petersburg’s first LGBTQ Pri march sce the onslght of the Covid-19 panmic, and jt three months after Florida’s ernor signed what crics ll the “Don’t Say Gay” law. * st petersburg fl gay pride parade *
Petersburg’s first LGBTQ Pri march sce the onslght of the Covid-19 panmic, and jt three months after Florida’s ernor signed what crics ll the “Don’t Say Gay” law.
In St. Petersburg, Florida, where the “Don’t Say Gay” bill go to effect this week, hundreds of thoands gathered to celebrate 20 years of Pri on Saturday. * st petersburg fl gay pride parade *
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* st petersburg fl gay pride parade *
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