Space Coast Pride Parade & Festival
2024-09-28 11:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Downtown Melbourne
Space Coast Pride (SCP) is thrilled to announce the return of the Space Coast Pride Parade and Pridefest, one of the largest festivals in Downtown Melbourne, on Saturday, September 28th.

This year’s Pridefest is set to be the biggest and brightest yet, featuring a full day of entertainment, community, and celebration.
The vibrant parade kicks off at 11 a.m. at The Melbourne Auditorium, featuring the 2nd Annual Trans March and over 50 colorful community groups including: Free Mom Hugs, Space Coast Sports League, SPEKTRUM Health, Surfside Players, Blue Origin, Cocoa Beach Community Church, NASA/Kennedy Space Center, Unitarian Universalist Friendship Fellowship, and PFLAG Melbourne Space Coast.

Following the parade, Pridefest will run from noon to 6 p.m. along East New Haven Avenue, featuring iconic award-winning LGBTQIA+ co-headliners:

🌈 The queen of trans soul and Baltimore legend Miss Kelli (Winner of Sylvester Heritage Award, Philadelphia’s Song Bird competition) known for her electrifying performances and dedication to the community.

🌈 Pop/soul sensation and American Idol’s Rayvon Owen (LA Music Awards Rising Star; Buzzfeed’s “37 Bands You Need To See”, first artist featured on Billboard Pride, Elvis Duran’s “Artist of the Month”) whose soulful voice has captured hearts nationwide.

Attendees can also enjoy performances by Alisabeth Von Presley (American Idol, American Song Contest), Billy Mick (Top 10 LGBTQ Music Chart), Glenn Stewart (Country Music Artist), Orlando Gay Chorus, Henegar Center For the Arts, and a host of fabulous drag queens and kings such as Bridgette Galore and Hank E. Pankey. The festival will also feature hundreds of local vendors, food and drink options, a DJ dance party featuring DJ RED and DJ Woofy, and a family-friendly Kid’s Zone with games, and cooling zones.

In addition to the main event, Space Coast Pride is hosting a series of exciting LGBTQIA+ events and fundraisers leading up to Pridefest, including a Happy Hour at Hotel Melby, an 80s Prom, Beach Day, Open Mic Night, Skate Night, Creativity Night, Sex Ed Trivia Night, followed by a post-Pride Drag Brunch.

SCP Pridefest Honorees and Special Guests:

🌈 Parade Grand Marshals: This year’s Parade Grand Marshals are Amy and MerryBeth Burgess, owners of Hello Again Books, a proudly LGBTQ+, women-owned bookstore in Cocoa Village. Their store embodies community, diversity, and creativity, and they’ve made it a mission to create a welcoming and safe space for all.

🌈 Youth Grand Marshal: Mary, the winner of Space Coast Pride’s Randall D. Kelly/Kelli Randell Memorial Scholarship, will lead the parade with passion and purpose. Majoring in criminology at Flagler College, Mary’s mission is to create a more inclusive and supportive world.

🌈 Lifetime Achievement Award: Bill McKay, a dedicated community organizer and former president of Space Coast Pride, will be honored for his lifelong advocacy for the most vulnerable in our community. He is also an active member of the Space Coast Progressive Alliance.

SCP Pridefest is proudly sponsored by: Over 20 local and national corporations, including:

🌈Diamond Sponsor: Hotel Melby
🌈Platinum Sponsors: Collins Aerospace, Intracoastal Brewing Company, Northrop Grumman
🌈Gold Sponsors: DefendBrevard.com, GE Vernova, Healthcare Unity Group, Leonardo DRS, Project Response, Watermark, and more.

🌈🌈🌈 Pride Pro-Tip: Arrive early! SCP encourages attendees to arrive early and consider carpooling or rideshares as the City of Melbourne will begin charging for parking after 12:00 pm.

Celebrate Pride on the Space Coast! Learn more, get involved, and plan your visit at www.spacecoastpride.org. Don’t forget to download the official app for real-time updates, a Pride guide, and a listing of local LGBTQIA+ businesses and resources.

About Space Coast Pride:

Space Coast Pride, originally known as The Living Room of Brevard, began in 2007 with a mission to create a safe, inclusive, and vibrant space for the LGBTQIA+ community in Brevard County. From a small picnic in the park, Space Coast Pride has grown into a historic Pridefest, with over 20,000 attendees in 2023 alone.

Space Coast Pride is a nonprofit organization committed to fostering a safe, inclusive environment for the LGBTQIA+ community in Brevard County. Through events like Pridefest and year-round programming, SCP strives to celebrate diversity, promote understanding, and build a strong, supportive community.

Palm Bay’s National Night Out
2024-10-01 17:00 - 19:30 | Fred Poppe Regional Park, 1951 Malabar Rd, Palm Bay, Florida, 32907
📅 Mark Your Calendars! 🚔

Join us on Tuesday, October 1st, at Fred Poppe Park for our biggest event of the year—National Night Out! Our specialty units will be there with their vehicles and equipment on full display.

Bring your family and friends — we can’t wait to see you there!

PalmBayProud #PalmBayPD #NationalNightOut #NNO

Family Christmas Extravaganza
2024-12-21 10:30 - 17:00 | Fred Poppe Regional Park, 1951 Malabar Rd, Palm Bay, Florida, 32907
2024 marks the 16th Annual Family Christmas Extravaganza!
The Family Christmas Extravaganza takes place on Saturday, December 21 from 10:30 AM to 5 PM at Fred Poppe Regional Park (1951 Malabar Rd. NW).
This is a 100% FREE community event featuring live entertainment, free popcorn, cotton candy, hot dogs, and drinks. Free activities include bounce houses, horse rides, face painting, giveaways, and SO much more!
For more information: familychristmasextravaganza.com

Politics, Religion, and Society: A Panel Discussion and Luncheon
2025-09-13 11:30 - 14:30 | Suntree Country Club, 300 Country Club Dr., Melbourne, FL, 32940
The League of Women Voters of the Space Coast will host a panel discussion on “Politics, Religion, and Society”. The event will take place on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at the Suntree Country Club, 300 Country Club Dr., Melbourne, FL 32940. The event begins at 11:30 a.m. with a hot luncheon buffet and panel discussion until 2:30 p.m. Expert panelists are Reverend Cynthia Brust- Christ Episcopal Church, Rabbi Patricia Hickman- Rabbi Emerita of Temple Israel, and Venerable Thanchaokhun Sunan-Abbot of Wat Florida Dharmmaram. The moderator is Dr. Terri Fine, Professor Emerita of Political Science UCF. The cost for the event is $28. Visit www.lwv-spacecoast.org to reserve.
The League of Women Voters of the Space Coast is a non-partisan political organization with the mission of Defending Democracy; Empowering Voters.
