Polk Pride

Polk Pride is the volunteer group behind Lakeland's annual Pride, organised with Lakeland Youth Alliance and PFLAG of Polk County. The main event, Pride in the Park, is a free, all-ages festival in Munn Park downtown. It falls on a Saturday in mid-to-late June, at the end of a week of smaller events, including a youth Pride for ages 11 to 17, a faith service and a night at The Parrot. The 2026 edition, the 11th, ran from 12 to 20 June, with Pride in the Park on 20 June. Dates for 2027 had not been announced at the time of writing. Check polkpridefl.org for the schedule.