This year the Pridefest planning the 3rd year in Historic Downtown Melbourne! The parade will kick off the day crossing Strawbridge Ave and heading East on East New Haven Ave.
The Board of Space Coast Pride will always keep the health and safety of this community as a priority at these pride events. They put on many events throughout the year ranging in attendance from small gatherings all the way up to our yearly festival which brought in over 23000 attendees in 2023.
The Parade will kick off at the Melbourne Auditorium at 11am sharp heading down Hickory St. and wrapping around E. New Haven Avenue.
The Festival will take place from 12-6pm along E. New Haven Avenue between Livingston St. and Depot Drive.
What is Space Coast Pride?
Space Coast Pride, Inc. is the Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual and Transgender community organization for Brevard County, Florida and a non-profit 501(c)3 charitable organization. Its primary focus is to foster a sense of community among the LGBTQIA++ community and to bridge the divide within all aspects of their lives. The Space Coast Pride Festival & Parade is the pinnacle of the efforts.
History:
Space Coast Pride, formerly known as The Living Room of Brevard, started in 2007 with a mission to create a safe, inclusive, and vibrant space for the LGBTQIA+ community in Brevard County.
From humble beginnings as a picnic in the park attended by 50 people, we have soared to new heights, celebrating a historic Pridefest with over 20,000 joyful attendees!
They completed their most recent festival & parade in Historic Downtown Melbourne in September. Highlights from 2023 PrideFest include: Over 23,000 attendees, 140 vendor booths, over 20 entertainers, hosts and DJs, over 50 parade groups that showed a dazzling spectacle of love and unity, including their inaugural Trans Visibility March, which saw over 100 participants take a bold step forward.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E Hibiscus Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901, United States
