By Matthew Cimitile, University Communications and Marketing
Students and staff came out in large numbers to represent the University of South Florida at the St. Petersburg Pride Parade. The largest Pride festival in the state of Florida, the yearly event brought together around 300,000 people to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community.
USF joined many government institutions, nonprofit organizations and businesses in marching down Bayshore Drive in downtown St. Petersburg for the parade. Check out images from the bustling parade and colorful festivities.