The Space Coast Rocket

Falcon 9 • Starlink 10-32
2025-05-28 09:30 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | LC-39A, Kennedy Space Center, Kennedy Space Center, United States
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch another batch of Starlink V2 Mini satellites to low Earth orbit. The first-stage booster is scheduled to land on a droneship in the Atlantic Ocean. This mission will take a north-east trajectory.

Brevard Women's March: We Won't Back Down
2025-01-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Eau Galle Square Park, 1452 Highland Ave., Melbourne, 32935, United States
We won’t back down!
We are not done.
With Trump set to return to the White House early next year, we are facing a moment that call us to act boldly.
It’s time to march!
We will never stop fighting for what matters to women and our community.
Jennifer Jenkins along with of multiple organizations across Brevard are hosting a Brevard Women’s March to come together for a moment of unity and a call for action.
Supportive men are welcomed as well!
Join us on January 18, 2025 at 11am at Eau Gallie Square Park 1452 Highland Ave, Melbourne, FL, US.

Surfing Santas of Cocoa Beach 2024
2024-12-24 07:30 - 12:00 | Surfing Santas of Cocoa Beach, 2 Minutemen Cswy, Cocoa Beach, FL, 32931
It’s 2024 and we are calling all the tribes to gather yet again in Cocoa Beach on Surfing Santa Day to surf together. We want hundreds of Surfing Santas to show up and surf and thousands of spectators to come and watch. Let’s all share the love, joy, and hope on the beach, together again, 7:30am, December 24th, at the end of Minutemen Cswy, (located in front of Coconuts on the Beach.)
What started as a fun family outing in 2009 has grown to become an annual event that raises tens of thousands of dollars for local charities and draws surfing and Christmas enthusiasts from all over the planet.
Over the past decade, Surfing Santas has grown into one of the most unique and fun-filled charity events the world has ever seen. This congregation of costumed kahunas has grown to record-breaking numbers with over 800 Surfing Santas and nearly 10,000 spectators. Sponsorship from the city of Cocoa Beach and the participation of local businesses have come to make this a true community event. Moreover, the event benefits the Florida Surf Museum which is “Preserving Floridas Surfing History” and Grind for Life, a local charity benefiting people suffering from cancer.
The Surfing Santas are sure to set more records in the holiday sun this year. There will undoubtedly be sights unseen before on beaches anywhere else in the world.
The first professional surfer, Phil Edwards, once said, “The best surfer out there is the one having the most fun.” On December 24th at 8:00am, the world’s “best surfers” of all skill levels and all ages will be in Cocoa Beach fully clad in their finest holiday gear and having the most fun the Christmas surf and sun can provide. Get your costumes ready and plan to join the fun this Christmas Eve.
The community’s support has been overwhelming, and Surfing Santas Cocoa Beach thanks everyone who wants to ride the Surfing Santa wave.
SurfingSantas.org

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

22nd Annual Turkey Creek Christmas Boat Parade
2024-12-14 17:30 - 19:30 | Palm Bay Marina, Palm Bay, FL
Decorated boats will meet at 5:30 PM on Turkey Creek in front of Palm Bay Marina. We will head east past Palm Bay Point to the mouth of the Indian River and turning around then heading back to Turkey Creek and motoring down Turkey Creek towards Port Malabar Blvd. Boaters turn your VHF to channel 71.

Cocoa Village Holiday Boat Parade
2024-12-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Cocoa Riverfront Park, 401 Riveredge Blvd., Cocoa, Florida, 32922
Join Cocoa Village Main Street for the largest charitable Holiday Boat Parade on the Space Coast, presented by Cocoa Ford!
This parade begins at the Rockledge Valencia Dock, heads North along the shore, cuts in near the Cocoa Riverfront Park, continues North under the 520 bridge up to the Highland Park area, and turns back around.
Since we follow the ICW, the Cocoa Village boat parade is perfect for large vessels who require a larger draft. The relatively straight path is also ideal for those who want to do a boat parade but cannot navigate a large vessel through tight canals!
Register your boat using the link here: https://visitcocoavillage.com/event/holiday-boat-parade-2
Watch the parade from the Cocoa Riverfront Park or along Riverside Dr. (Remember that Lee Wenner Park, the parking by the water, is closed for construction)
All proceeds from sponsorships, donations, and t-shirt sales will benefit the Sharing Center of Central Brevard.
Boat captains are encouraged to get creative and transform their vessels into magical winter wonderlands! If you want to compete for prizes, make sure to pre-register and attend the Captain’s Meeting, held December 11th 6PM at Time Out Sports Bar in Cocoa Village.

Light Up Rockledge & Festival of Trees
2024-12-07 16:00 - 19:00 | Rockledge Civic Hub, 530 Barton Blvd, Rockledge, FL, 32955
Join us at the Rockledge Civic Hub for the Annual Light Up Rockledge & Festival of Trees!
*FREE spectator entry! Just bring a canned food item!
*Christmas Tree Stroll
*Food Trucks/Vendors
*Gift Vendors
*Christmas tree silent auction where proceeds will help reduce student lunch debt at Rockledge public schools
*Enjoy live holiday music courtesy of Rockledge High School and McNair Magnet Middle School
*Reading of The Night Before Christmas
Food trucks/vendors and gift vendors will open at 4:00 p.m. The lighting program will begin at 6:00 p.m.
If you place the winning bid on a Christmas tree and can’t bring it home yourself, our friends at W&J Construction will deliver it to your home!
Set up a vendor table and offer gifts for sale! Vendors are permitted to sell goods and pre-packaged foods that can be gifted, as well as gift cards and gift baskets. No vendor-made food can be sold without proper licensing (proof of license must be submitted with your completed registration form).
Tree Sponsor Registration Fee (tree only): $40.00
Gift Vendor Registration Fee (vendor only): $25.00
Tree Sponsor/Gift Vendor Registration Fee: $60.00 ($5 discount)
For more info, to sponsor a tree, or to sign up to be a gift vendor, contact Kerry Charbonneau at (321) 221-7540 ext. 160 or kcharbonneau@cityofrockledge.org!

Space Coast Holiday Food Fest & Craft Fair
2024-12-06 17:00 - 22:00 | WIckham Park, 2500 Parkway Drive, Melbourne, 32935
/ / / / / / / / SPACE COAST HOLIDAY FOOD FEST & CRAFT FAIR / / / / / / / /
⭐️ With Non-Profit: The Children’s Hunger Project ⭐️
❗️Sponsored By: Crockett the Rocket EXP Realty❗️
😋 ALL MENU ITEMS $5 OR LESS!!! 😋
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Battle Bros Events is excited to announce this new Holiday event addition to our Space Coast Events!
DATES:
Friday, December 6th 2024 | 5pm-10pm
Saturday, December 7th 2024 | Noon-10pm
LOCATION: Wickham Park, Melbourne FL
🎟️ TICKETS: (ON SALE NOW!)
1. General Admission: $10 per person for single day, $15 for weekend pass. Buy online or at the gate.
🧑‍🧑‍🧒 3 YEARS & YOUNGER ARE FREE! Children Admission: $5 per child for single day, $7 per child for weekend pass!
🎉 Experience the ultimate holiday celebration at the Space Coast Holiday Food Fest & Craft Fair! Enjoy EVENT SPECIAL, HOLIDAY THEMED, A LA CARTE TASTING MENUS, ALL FOOD IS $5 OR LESS! Allowing you to sample a diverse array of the best culinary delights from the Space Coast & beyond— all in one festive location!
🎄 Immerse yourself in the magic of lights and holiday decorations throughout the event!
❄️ Enjoy a magical SNOWFALL effect throughout the event, courtesy of Fabulous Foam Parties! This enchanting experience is included with your admission, adding extra fun and festive cheer for all!
🎅 Meet and take pictures with Santa & the Grinch for some holiday photo ops!
🍻 Indulge in a wide variety of beverages, including Holiday Themed Specialty Cocktails, Flavored Margaritas, Eggnog & Coquito, Hard Seltzers, Local Craft Brews, Domestic and Imported Beers, and Non-Alcoholic drinks!
🎼 DJ/MC playing holiday festive music & games all event long!
🎨 Explore our holiday themed Craft Fair Marketplace featuring local businesses, crafters, artists, and specialty artisans!
🎥 Watch & enjoy some of your favorite holiday classic movies, on a large projector for all to see!
🎉 Enjoy fun games and activities for the whole family!
🚂 FREE train rides in the park for kids!
🎄 FREE crafting table for kids to make their very own ornaments!
🪓 Axe Throwing with Redline Mobile Axe Throwing!
Food Vendors
🎄Churros & Cream
🎄Tasty Freeze 2.0
🎄Indian River Smokehouse
🎄All Fired Up
🎄Rascal’s Rockin’ Beignets
🎄 Gaucha
🎄 Sunset Slush of Brevard
🎄 Reel Cajun Cookin
🎄 The Rolling Risotto
🎄 Mr. Brews Taphouse
🎄 Tennesteve Trash
🎄 Allan’s Jerk Shack
🎄 Comer Fuego
🎄 Chill in Tacos Ice Cream Taqueria
🎄 The Naked Cupcake
🎄 Típico Latina Restaurant
🎄 Bangkok Style Thai Food
🎄 Fajita Jax Food Truck
🎄 4th Street Fillin Station
🎄 Philly Pretzel Factory
🎄 Morocco’s Tacos
🎄 Sweetie’s Donuts
🎄 Kreative Lil Plates
🎄 El Perrero
🎄 Soul Sushi 9
🎄 The Hangry Spartan
🎄JuJu Boba
🎄 Saints and Sippers
Craft Fair Marketplace
🎁 Bella Vous Beauty – Permanent Jewelry
🎁 Star of the Sea Jewelry
🎁 Breathe Clean Candles
🎁 Brookstone Wines
🎁 Flora Earth Skin Treats & Thangs
🎁 Kute Knots
🎁 Karina’s Soaps & Scents
🎁 Sweet Geeky Bakery
🎁 Sweets by Leaf
🎁 Super Cereal
🎁 Scentsy
🎁 Kelly Belly Scents and Epoxy
🎁 Custom Cupz By Bri
🎁 Glitter Pug Designs
🎁 Rapunculus
🎁 Maritime Flowers
🎁 Lou’s Sugar Shop
🎁 Brittney Cookies
🎁 Howl Prints and Crafts
🎁 The Bubbly Mermaid
🎁 Spikey Crotchet
🎁 Gracie’s Yarn Barn
🎁 Gifts By Nique
🎁 Couch Tomato Soups
🎁 Elena’s Crafty Designs
🎁 Friday Eve
🎁 Mulberry Market Crafts
🎁 My Sassy Beads
🎁 Knot Customs
🎁 Jerk on Jerkies
🎁 Elena’s Handmade Crafts
🎁 Stitches Woodworking
🎁 Simply Zay
🎁 Guth Woodworking
🎁 Veterans Memorial Reunion Inc
🎁 Mister Munchi
🎁 O’VURS
🎁 Spoiled Rott’n Kreations
🎁 Wildflower Uniques
🎁 Tropical Trail Home & Body
🎁 Thirty-One Gifts
🎁 Get Stoned
🎁 Ivey Candle Company
🎁 Dazey Dezignz
🎁 Sunshine Daydreamin Designs and Crafts
🎁 Pawfect Pastries
🎁 Darling Delites Laser Design
🎁 Rapha’s Sanctuary
🎁 Ocean Nirvana
🎁 ChiChi’s Cosmic Crunchis
🎁 Moon Flower Accessories
🎁 Natural Blessings Goat Milk Soap
🎁 Born 2 Bee Candles
🎁 Soldier Solutions
🎁 By George! CBD
🎁 Juicy Pot Clothing
🎁 D.J.’s Knives
🎁 Wanderlove Essentials
🎁 Coffee Cards and Collectibles
🎁 Artesanias
🎁 Jecas Shop
🎁 Kade & Point Epoxy
🎁 Spicy Mion Hot Sauce
🎁 The Pink and Green Turtle
🎁 Eloweezie’s Pantry
🎁 Sew Spooky Crafts Co.
🎁 Beach Love
🎁 Miyamics
🎁 The Pampered Pelican
🎁 Hooked Crochet Co.
🎁 Ocean & Vine Clothing
🎁 Bead Mama
🎁 At The Beach Stained Glass
🎁 Butt Rubz Beef Jerky
🎁 Gem’s Tasty Treats
🎁 Space Coast Craftsman
🎁 Needle Juice Fungi
🎁 Nina Grace Shop
🎁 Artist Tree Event Services
🎁 Bell’s BBQ
🎁 Inspired Designs by Maria
🎁 Sew Quirky 321
🎁 Sweets by the Beach
🎁 Chey Art Studio
🎁 Momma’s Mak’ns
🎁 The Sunshine Pickle Co.
🎁 Fire & Smoke BBQ Company
🎁 Todo Ella Boutique
🎁 The Flavored Honey Store
🎁 SprakkART laserworks
⭐️ BK India Art (Henna)
Sponsors
⛄ Fabulous Foam Parties
⛄️ Green Team Logistics
⛄️ Renewal By Andersen
⛄️ Westgate Resorts
⛄️ Christmas Glow Co.
⛄️ Space Coast Cart Rentals
⛄️ FASTSIGNS
⛄️ Red Line Mobile Axe Throwing
⛄️ United Healthcare
⛄️ Vacation Village Resorts
⛄️ Trugreen
⛄️ Gotta Go Green
⛄️ Ox Floors
⛄️ AYR Wellness
⛄️ Dumpster Today Brevard

Let's Get Social: Florida Christmas Edition
2024-12-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Pineda Inn Bar & Grill, 6533 US Highway 1, Rockledge, FL
Alright everyone, get ready for our next Let’s Get Social event – but this time we’re putting a Florida twist on it! It’s the December Christmas Party, but let’s be real, it’s way too hot for those ugly Christmas sweaters! So, forget the wool and get creative.
Mark your calendars for December 5th, 2024, 6-9pm at the Pineda Inn! Whether you’re rocking a festive tee, your flip-flops, or going all out in your best holiday bling, we just want you there for some jingle-tacular fun and networking with local professionals.
Dress up, dress down, or just show up—whatever floats your boat! It’s going to be a great time, so come mix, mingle, and celebrate the season Florida style. See you there!

Falcon 9 • SiriusXM-9
2024-12-05 11:10 - 12:30 | LC-39A, Kennedy Space Center, Kennedy Space Center, United States
A SpaceX Falcon 9 will launch the SiriusXM-9 satellite, which will deliver radio services for the SiriusXM service. The satellite, which will eventually be positioned in a geostationary orbit, is based on Maxar’s 1300-class platform. The first-stage booster of the Falcon 9 is scheduled to land on a drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean.

Falcon 9 • Starlink 6-70
2024-12-04 03:29 - 04:00 | SLC-40, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Cape Canaveral, Florida
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch another batch of Starlink V2 Mini satellites to low Earth orbit. A little more than eight minutes after liftoff, the first stage booster will land on a droneship in the Atlantic Ocean.

Boo at the Zoo
2024-10-05 10:00 - 15:00 | Brevard Zoo, 8225 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32940
Get ready for a spooktacular time as our beloved family-favorite Halloween activity returns as a daytime event! Boo at the Zoo is presented by Avtec Homes. Join us every Saturday and Sunday in October for an unforgettable Halloween experience filled with fun and excitement for all ages. Trick or treat at our treat stations, have your face painted by the Painted Porpoise, marvel at Halloween-themed decorations, and snap the perfect spooky photos. Enjoy the eerie ambiance with music by DJ Eric Deniro and special performances that will leave you thrilled. Participate in engaging activities and, of course, visit your favorite Zoo animals dressed in your Halloween best!
This event is free with admission.
Themes & Entertainment
October 5 & 6: Magic, featuring Flight Crew: Featured on America’s Got Talent, America’s Best Dance Crew, and Cirque Dreams, the Flight Crew—World Jump Roping Champions—deliver high-energy stunts and tight choreography. This vibrant team will leap off the stage and into your memories with their unforgettable performance!
October 12 & 13: Pirates, featuring Ben & Zach: This dynamic duo, Ben & Zach, will captivate your audience with their high-energy, acrobatic variety show. Their impressive performances have dazzled crowds at Orlando City Walk, Universal, Disney, and beyond, ensuring an unforgettable experience for all ages!
October 19 & 20: Space, featuring Juggling Jacks: This mother-daughter duo, Anna and Daniella Jack, have been mesmerizing audiences for decades with their extraordinary hula hooping, contortion, Rolla Bolla, juggling, and aerial performances. You might have seen them in the Big Apple Circus, The Moscow Circus, or on Broadway in Circus Diva and Barnum. Anna has also graced television screens on shows like E! Entertainment, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, and as a regular on CBS’s Late Show with David Letterman.
October 26 & 27: Animals, featuring Cirque Athletics: Eastern Florida’s center for Circus Arts and CrossFit (right down the road from us) brings their spectacular big top performance to Brevard Zoo, offering you a close-up look at their gravity-defying talents. Don’t miss this chance to experience their extraordinary skills up close!
Looking to become a sponsor? View our packet or email Bri Richards at brichards@brevardzoo.org or (321) 254-9453 ext. 241.

Halloween in the District
2024-10-26 16:30 - 20:00
Family friendly community event in Eau Gallie Arts District! Trick or treating on Highland Ave. drawing sessions with artists at Derek Gores Gallery. End your evening fun evening with a hayride and costume contest!

The Dark Garden
2024-10-25 19:30 - 22:00
In the Land of the Fae, the Faerie King reigns supreme and his power is infinite. Faerie Folk love luring unsuspecting humans into their domain and tricking them into wandering forever – trapped in an enchanted world. Come explore The Dark Garden – if you dare.

The Amazing Grace 5K
2024-10-19 08:00 - 11:00 | Eastern Florida State College Palm Bay Campus, 250 Community College Pkwy SE, Palm Bay, FL, 32909
The Amazing Grace 5K will honor the legacies of both Rikki Grace and Dr. Megan Grace who were tragically killed on October 18, 2022. By participating in The Amazing Grace 5K run/walk, you will join the movement that you, like Rikki and Megan, are made for more. The race proceeds will be received by Made for More Movement Inc and then dispersed into individual memorial scholarships for each of the girls. These scholarships will be set up with the Eastern Florida State College where both girls were alumni. The scholarships will then be available to help local students continue their education and pursue their goals. The Amazing Grace 5K will kick off at 8am on Saturday, October 19 at the Eastern Florida State College, Palm Bay Campus. We would love any media support from you leading up to the race or day of the race! To register for The Amazing Grace 5K or find out more details, please visit:
https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/PalmBay/AmazingGrace5krunwalk

Falcon Heavy • Europa Clipper
2024-10-10 11:51 - 12:00 | LC-39A, Kennedy Space Center, Kennedy Space Center, United States
A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket will launch NASA’s Europa Clipper to begin its journey to the Galilean moon of the same name. Europa, a moon believed to have a saltwater ocean on its surface, is the fourth largest of Jupiter’s 95 moons. It’s also the sixth closest to the planet. This Falcon Heavy rocket will be flown in a fully expendable configuration, bringing an end to the side booster, tail numbers B1064 and B1065, after they each flew on five previous Falcon Heavy missions.

Falcon 9 • Hera
2024-10-07 10:52 - 11:00 | SLC-40, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Cape Canaveral, Florida
SpaceX will launch the Hera European Space Agency mission to study the Didymos binary asteroid system that was impacted by the DART mission in September 2022.

weVENTURE Impact Summit 2024
2024-10-04 08:00 - 14:00 | Hilton Garden Inn, 2080 N. Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach, FL, 32931
Since 2012, weVENTURE WBC has hosted an annual IMPACT Summit business leadership conference. This half-day event is an opportunity for professional women and men to network and learn from experts in fields of business management and strategy, communications, and professional development. Our Keynote Speaker, Dr. Lauren Hodges, will help all attendees achieve less stress and more joy, and engaging breakout sessions are an opportunity to learn from local experts. Numerous B2B vendors will be there, with information about how they can help your business grow, and this is a wonderful chance to meet the weVENTURE WBC coaching team in person. If you are not yet a client or new to the area, this is a great introduction to the weVENTURE WBC program and network of empowered women.
For the second year in a row, the event will also feature pitch presentations from the three finalists for the weVENTURE WBC IMPACT Grant, and we will award the cash prizes live on stage! Everyone will be inspired by the ingenuity and determination of our local clients.
The day concludes with a VIP lunch for sponsors and speakers to deepen connections.
Reserve your spot at our largest and most impactful Business Leadership Conference of the year: IMPACT SUMMIT 2024.
$40 General Admission Early Bird price
$50 General Admission Sept. 1st until Sold Out
$25 Student Admission
If you’re looking to get your business in front of more than 250 attendees, consider our sponsorship options below:
$150 – One VIP ticket to the event and luncheon as well as a business-card-sized ad in the event program
$250 – Two VIP tickets to the event and luncheon as well as a quarter-page ad in the event program
$250 VENDOR TABLE – Two VIP tickets to the event and luncheon, a quarter-page ad in the event program, and one of a limited number of vendor tables to promote your business to attendees. MUST APPLY, Only 10 are available.
$500 – Four tickets to the event and luncheon, as well as a quarter-page ad in the event program.
$1000 – BREAKOUT ROOM SPONSOR – Four tickets to the event, a half-page ad in the event program, and recognition as a breakout session sponsor including the opportunity to introduce the speaker. Must apply! One left!
For more sponsorship options click on link: https://bit.ly/4duQuyB
If you’re ready to invest in this opportunity email us at: krudloff@fit.edu
#leadership #weVENTURE #conference #businesscoaching #brevardcounty #BusinessGrowth #training #leaders

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

Space Coast Pride Parade & Festival
2024-09-28 11:00 - 18:00 | 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.

Pride Week Sex Ed Trivia Night - a Benefit for Space Coast Pride!
2024-09-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Melbourne
Get Ready for Pride Week Sex Ed Trivia! ￼
Are you ready to test your knowledge and have some fun? Join us for an exciting Sex Ed Trivia Night benefiting Space Coast Pride!
This is a perfect opportunity to break the ice, debunk myths, and learn valuable information in a fun and interactive way. 🧠 Did we mention there would be DRAG?! 👠
Bring your friends, enjoy the vibes, and learn some important facts along the way all while supporting your local pride. 😎
🗓️Date: 9/27/2024
⏰Time: 6pm
📍Location: Iron Oak Post, 2023 Melbourne Ct Melbourne, FL
🎁Prizes for the Top Scorers!
🍕Heavy Appetizers
👑Drag Show
‼️18+ only
Mark your calendars and don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to celebrate, learn, and connect on the eve of Space Coast Pride’s PrideFest! See you there! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈
Ticktet Link: https://events.humanitix.com/sex-ed-trivia

Pride Craft & Creativity Night
2024-09-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Historic Downtown Melbourne
🌈🎨 Join Us for Pride Craft & Creativity Night! 🎨🌈
Bring your family and celebrate Pride in September with a fun-filled evening of creativity and community! 🏳️‍🌈✨
Create colorful crafts that celebrate love, diversity, and inclusion. We’ll have a variety of projects suitable for all ages, so everyone can join in on the fun! 🖼️
Choose from a Pride themed terrarium at Let’s Plant It, design a rainbow ceramic at Get Fired Up Pottery or paint a Prideful picture at Painting with a Twist. 🧑‍🎨 Don’t forget to stop by The Sunshoppe Cafe to grab a latte or a bite to eat. ☕
📅 Date: September 26, 2024
🕒 Time: 6pm-8pm
📍 Location: Let’s Plant It, Get Fired Up Pottery, Painting with a Twist, and The Sunshoppe Cafe in Downtown Melbourne
📱RSVP: :potted_plant:Let’s Plant It offers a create your own tropical terrarium with Pride vibes. Cost $35. Call to register: 321-327-7865.
:amphora:Get Fired Up Pottery offers a Paint Your Own Pottery ceramic rainbow mug, unicorn dish, and roller skate. Items start at $25. Call to register: 321-729-0222.
:art: And Painting with a Twist a Family Class, Paint & Candle Bundle and Couple’s Paint & Candle Bundle!
Please use the links below to sign up at Painting with a Twist, Melbourne:
https://www.paintingwithatwist.com/studio/melbourne/event/3746936/
https://www.paintingwithatwist.com/studio/melbourne/event/3777589/
https://www.paintingwithatwist.com/studio/melbourne/event/3777590/
All are welcome, and we can’t wait to see you there! 💕🙌
