St. Petersburg Event Photographer: St. Pete Pride Drag Show at The Princess Martha


Few backdrops bring as much character to a celebration as The Princess Martha, and this year's St. Pete Pride drag show filled the historic ballroom with color, energy, and community during Florida's largest Pride celebration.


A Pride Celebration Inside a 1920s Landmark


Built in 1924, The Princess Martha has stood in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg for a century, and its grand ballroom still carries all the elegant, old world charm of its original design. Hosting a Pride drag show inside a space with that much history made for a striking contrast, vibrant performances and bold personality set against classic 1920s architecture.


Bold Performances and a Packed House


The energy in the room stayed high throughout the night, with performers commanding the space and the crowd fully engaged from start to finish. Capturing a drag show means staying quick with the camera, catching the movement, the costumes, and the crowd's reactions all happening at once.


Part of a Citywide Celebration


This event was part of St. Pete Pride's citywide festivities, one of many gatherings that make St. Petersburg's Pride celebration one of the largest in the Southeast. Events like this one at The Princess Martha add a distinct, intimate energy to the broader celebration happening across downtown throughout Pride season.


St. Petersburg Pride and Nightlife Event Photography


This St. Pete Pride drag show at The Princess Martha is a great example of how much energy a historic venue can bring to a modern celebration. If you're planning a Pride event, drag show, or nightlife event in downtown St. Petersburg, take a look through more of our event galleries or check out pricing and packages to start planning your coverage.


Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate at The Princess Martha this Pride season.


Planning your own Pride or nightlife event in St. Petersburg? Get in touch and let's start planning.

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