Kickoff Weekend Sponsorship

Deadline: Mar 31, 2026 11:59 pm (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

2026 KICKOFF WEEKEND

Date: May 29, 2026 6:00 pm - May 31, 2026 2:00 pm (EST)

6800 Sunshine Skyway Ln S, St Petersburg, Florida 33711-4901, United States

About the event

St Pete Pride’s Kickoff Weekend launches Pride with a vibrant celebration of community, movement, and joy. The weekend begins Friday night on Grand Central—where it all began—with music and energy filling the streets, continues Saturday with a friendly Pickleball Tournament and a Sunset on the Beach Party blending golden-hour vibes with coastal celebration, and concludes Sunday with a sparkling Drag Brunch featuring bold performances and brunch favorites for a joyful Pride finale. FRIDAY NIGHT KICKOFF: Where It All Began We return to Grand Central to launch Pride Weekend where our roots run deep. As evening falls, music and energy fill the streets, honoring the joy, visibility, and community that sparked it all and set the tone for the weekend ahead. SATURDAY PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT Serve, rally, and connect at St Pete Pride’s Pickleball Tournament, a fun, beginner-to-intermediate event in the Sunshine City. This friendly competition brings players together for movement, laughter, and Pride—on and off the court. SATURDAY SUNSET on the BEACH PARTY Celebrate Pride by the water as the sun dips below the horizon and the shoreline comes alive. With music, movement, and ocean air, this beachside gathering blends golden-hour vibes with unforgettable energy. SUNDAYS are a DRAG Brunch: Wrap up the weekend with sparkle, sass, and standout performances at Sunday’s Drag Brunch. Big personalities, bold looks, and brunch favorites come together for a joyful daytime celebration of Pride.

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About the application

The Sponsorship Application is used to collect sponsor information, confirm sign-off, and coordinate deliverables. Upon submission, you will see the note, “*This price is in-kind and will not be added to your total.” This is a standard message that allows us to collect the required information without processing payment at this time. Once your application is reviewed, our team will follow up with next steps.

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See below in the "Related Files" as a PDF attachment.

Related files

2026 01 13 SPP SPONSOR Agreement (Eventeny)

2026 Kickoff Weekend Sponsor Information

Prices

Presenting	$10,000.00	The Sponsorship Application is used to collect sponsor information, confirm sign-off, and coordinate deliverables. Upon submission, you will see the note, “*This price is in-kind and will not be added to your total.” This is a standard message that allows us to collect the required information without processing payment at this time. Once your application is reviewed, our team will follow up with next steps.
		Attached deliverables Activation: Vendor - Space(s) at Kickoff on Central x2 Activation: Vendor - Space(s) at Saturday Tournament x1 Admission: Pickleball Team Registration x2 Admission: Sponsor Tickets - Stonewall Reception x8 Admission: Sponsor Tickets - Sunday Brunch x8 Marketing: Event - Recognition/Shoutout at Saturday Celebration x1 Marketing: Event - Recognition/Shoutout at Sunday Brunch x1 Marketing: Event - Registration site: Logo x1 Marketing: General - Newsletter: Logo Inclusion x1 Marketing: General - Pride Guide Ad (1/2 Page) x1 Marketing: General - Website: Logo x1
Sunrise	$5,000.00	The Sponsorship Application is used to collect sponsor information, confirm sign-off, and coordinate deliverables. Upon submission, you will see the note, “*This price is in-kind and will not be added to your total.” This is a standard message that allows us to collect the required information without processing payment at this time. Once your application is reviewed, our team will follow up with next steps.
		Attached deliverables Activation: Vendor - Space(s) at Kickoff on Central x1 Activation: Vendor - Space(s) at Saturday Tournament x1 Admission: Pickleball Team Registration x2 Admission: Sponsor Tickets - Stonewall Reception x6 Admission: Sponsor Tickets - Sunday Brunch x6 Marketing: Event - Registration site: Logo x1 Marketing: General - Newsletter: Logo Inclusion x1 Marketing: General - Pride Guide Ad (1/4 Page) x1 Marketing: General - Website: Logo x1
Golden	$2,500.00	The Sponsorship Application is used to collect sponsor information, confirm sign-off, and coordinate deliverables. Upon submission, you will see the note, “*This price is in-kind and will not be added to your total.” This is a standard message that allows us to collect the required information without processing payment at this time. Once your application is reviewed, our team will follow up with next steps.
		Attached deliverables Activation: Vendor - Space(s) at Kickoff on Central x1 Activation: Vendor - Space(s) at Saturday Tournament x1 Admission: Pickleball Team Registration x1 Admission: Sponsor Tickets - Stonewall Reception x4 Admission: Sponsor Tickets - Sunday Brunch x4 Marketing: Event - Registration site: Logo x1 Marketing: General - Newsletter: Logo Inclusion x1 Marketing: General - Website: Logo x1
Daybreak	$1,000.00	The Sponsorship Application is used to collect sponsor information, confirm sign-off, and coordinate deliverables. Upon submission, you will see the note, “*This price is in-kind and will not be added to your total.” This is a standard message that allows us to collect the required information without processing payment at this time. Once your application is reviewed, our team will follow up with next steps.
		Attached deliverables Activation: Vendor - Space(s) at Kickoff on Central x1 Activation: Vendor - Space(s) at Saturday Tournament x1 Admission: Sponsor Tickets - Stonewall Reception x2 Admission: Sponsor Tickets - Sunday Brunch x2 Marketing: Event - Registration site: Logo x1 Marketing: General - Newsletter: Logo Inclusion x1 Marketing: General - Website: Logo x1

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