St. Pete CommUNITY Festival 2026
Saturday, March 7th, 2026 | Azalea Park | 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM | FREE
The St. Pete CommUNITY Festival is a vibrant celebration of music, art, and community that brings together people from all corners of our community in one energetic, inclusive event.
This family-friendly and leashed-dog friendly festival combines live music, interactive arts, hands-on experiences, and a showcase of local food and craft vendors, giving attendees the chance to shop, taste, and explore the very best of St. Petersburg while supporting small businesses and local economic development.
The festival features a full production with professional lights, sound system, and a laser light show, creating an immersive experience for all attendees. At the Jungle Stage, enjoy live music performances, giant bubble performers, fire spinning, and an artist enclave where local creators demonstrate their craft through live painting and selling their art—and more.
Step into The Grove, an imaginative art installation area that feels magical, mysterious, and fun—where creativity comes alive through light, color, and interactive displays that invite visitors to explore and play.
The Azalea Stage features live demonstrations from Birds of Prey and the St. Petersburg Police K-9 Unit, offering exciting and educational experiences for all ages.
Nearby, visitors can explore interactive emergency vehicle exhibits, including the SPPD motorcycle, armored vehicle, marine vessel, the St. Pete Fire Rescue firetruck, and the St. Pete Marine Exploration Center mobile aquarium.
The PCSO will land a helicopter on site, providing a unique opportunity to see law enforcement aviation up close.
The Kids Corner includes free balloon art and face painting, a Sensory Kids Zone, hands-on Code Wiz activities, and more. Visitors can also explore a diverse Vendor Village, featuring local artisans, craft vendors, and nonprofits sharing their services and resources—and more to be announced.
Guests are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets for comfort and a donation of nonperishable food or hygiene products for Love Thy Neighbor Food Pantry. Enjoy delicious food trucks offering a wide variety of flavors, from savory bites to sweet treats, and more local favorites throughout the park.
Celebrate everything that makes our community special — its people, culture, creativity, and collective spirit. Experience the vibrant energy of St. Pete in full color, where music fills the air, art comes alive, and neighbors from every corner of our community come together to connect, create, and celebrate. Discover, dance, and delight in a day of shared memories that truly capture the heart of who we are.
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