LGBT Pride set to return to Tampa in August

Pride is set to return to Tampa in August—and it looks like it's shaping up to be quite the party.

Pride on 7th is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 28 in Tampa Heights near the intersection of North Ola and 7th Avenue. The day-long celebration was created by The Umbrella Management Group.

According to the group’s website, Pride on 7th will feature an outdoor expo, music by celebrity circuit DJ Power Infiniti and appearances by the All American Models of CorbinFisher.com. Local LGBT activists and supportive leaders are also slated to speak.

Tampa City Councilwoman Linda Saul-Sena, who is running for Hillsborough County Commission, will speak at 1 p.m. during an official ribbon-cutting ceremony. Soon after, the festivities will move into full gear with a fashion show to premiere Jorge Alvarado’s 7th Avenue collection.

The Pride on 7th event officially begins at 9 a.m. and the expo closes at 5 p.m. However, organizers say that several after parties in Ybor City will continue the celebration into the early morning hours. The Ybor Social Club, The Honey Pot and G. Bar are all listed as participating venues.

For more information on Pride on 7th, visit PrideOn7th.com or TUMGOnline.com.