Gulfcoast Pride Festival 2025 (Free Entry)

🎪 Be a Part of Sarasota’s Largest Pride Festival! 🌈

Showcase your products, services, or art at one of Sarasota’s most vibrant and well-attended events! This annual one-day festival offers a unique opportunity for 100 vendors to connect with thousands of attendees in the heart of the city’s thriving arts district.

 

📍 Location: Boulevard of the Arts (between Lemon & Florida Avenues)
🗓️ One day only – don’t miss your chance to shine!

 

Whether you're a local maker, artist, retailer, or nonprofit, this is your chance to share your brand, grow your audience, and celebrate Pride with the community.

 

General Information

1. Project Pride will provide a 10'x10' display space, and does not include tables, chairs, a tent, nor electricity.
2. Tents may be rented through PPSRQ during the registration process for an additional $225.
3. Quiet generators are allowed at vendor spaces.
4. You may edit registration afters submission and approval. This includes, but is not limited to:
   1. day of event contact information
   2. company logo (Eventeny ONLY accepts a jpeg file for the logo)
   3. company URL
   4. non-profit documentation
5. Certificate of Insurance (CIO) information will be sent to vendors once the application is approved. You will have the option to upload your COI or purchase insurance online.
6. Vendor Setup and Load-In starts at 8:30 AM and will be by zones (to be communited prior to the event).
7. The festival starts at 12:00 PM and ends at 5:00 PM
8. Vendor Breakdown and Load-Out starts at 5:00 PM.

Join us for Gulfcoast Pride 2025, a celebration of visibility, community, and inclusion. Our event reaches over 3,000 attendees and engages 100K+ digitally through social media and newsletters. Be part of a bold movement while elevating your brand across Sarasota-Manatee and beyond. Additional Notes • All artwork/designs for advertisements and banners must be provided by the sponsor unless otherwise arranged. • Social media mentions will include tagging sponsor profiles and may feature event-day activation highlights. • Newsletter Feature Article content should be provided by sponsor with support from our team if needed. • Sponsorships are confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis following receipt of signed agreement and payment.

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! Be a part of something truly magical at Sarasota’s Largest Pride Festival! ? We're looking for passionate, friendly, and enthusiastic volunteers to help us create an unforgettable day of love, laughter, and community ✨ Whether you're helping guests explore 100+ vibrant vendors, supporting our incredible live performers ?, assisting with delicious local eats ?, or simply spreading joy in our inclusive celebration ?‍?‍?‍? — you’ll be making a real difference. ? Come out, show your pride, and help us make this event amazing! Apply now to join our volunteer team and be part of the heart behind the celebration.

Welcome to the Entertainment Application for Gulfcoast Pride Festival 2025!

Project Pride is thrilled to welcome entertainers, artists, speakers, and performers from every background to the Gulf Coast’s most vibrant celebration of LGBTQ+ pride, culture, and community.

Whether you’re a polished performer or just emerging onto the scene, we want to hear from you! This year’s entertainment will include drag excellence, local musicians, dance troupes, spoken word artists, youth talent, storytellers, and more. We especially encourage submissions from BIPOC artists, trans and nonbinary voices, youth performers, and community elders with powerful stories to tell.

We’re building a diverse and inclusive lineup that reflects the heart of our Gulfcoast community. If you have a performance, message, or movement to share—we want to spotlight you.

 

We will have a production trailer for talent. Pro level PA system with 64 channel FOH board and individual monitor mixes. Three dedicated sound engineers. Backline is provided. Delivery of tracks need to be sent to billboardbri@aol.com

 

Please complete the application below to be considered. We can’t wait to experience your magic!