LGBTQ+ advocates, St. Pete City Council and Mayor Ken Welch with the Pride Proclamation June 11. (Photo courtesy the City of St. Pete/Facebook) EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was updated June 16, 2026 with comments from Councilmember Gabbard. ST. PETERSBURG | The City of St. Petersburg has proclaimed June as both Pride Month and Inclusive Family … Continue reading St. Petersburg Pride, Family and Faith Month proclamations draw support and scrutiny