Equality Florida's 2026 St Pete Gala
May 16, 2026 5:30 - 10:00 pm
The Coliseum, 4th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL, USA
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Last Minute - Gala Ticket
$400
- One ticket to our Gala, which includes a plated dinner and drinks
- Gala ticket purchased in the week of the event
Friend Sponsor
$750
- Friend listing on Gala material
- Two tickets to our Gala
- Whenever possible, we will open our Florida Council events to our Friend level supporters
Silver Sponsor
$1,500
- Silver Florida Council Listing on Gala materials
- Two tickets to our Gala
- One-year Florida Council membership with invitations to major donor mixers throughout the year
- Silver lapel pin
Gold Sponsor
$2,500
- Gold Florida Council listing on Gala materials
- Four tickets to our Gala
- One-year Florida Council membership with invitations to major donor mixers throughout the year
- Gold lapel pin
Sapphire Sponsor - HALF TABLE
$5,000
- Sapphire Sponsor listing on Gala materials
- Six tickets to our Gala
- One-year Florida Council membership with invitations to major donor mixers throughout the year
- Sapphire lapel pin
Ruby Sponsor - TABLE OF 8
$10,000
- Ruby Sponsor listing on Gala materials
- Eight tickets to our Gala
- VIP table assignment
- One-year Florida Council membership with invitations to major donor mixers throughout the year
- Ruby lapel pin
Emerald Sponsor - TABLE OF 10
$15,000
- Emerald Sponsor listing on Gala materials
- Ten tickets to our Gala
- Reserved table with ten seats
- One-year Florida Council membership with invitations to major donor mixers throughout the year
- Emerald lapel pin
Diamond Sponsor - TABLE OF 10
$25,000
- Diamond Sponsor Listing on Gala materials
- Ten tickets to our Gala
- Reserved table with ten seats
- Lifetime membership in our Florida Council with invitations to major donor mixers throughout the year
- Diamond lapel pin
Pinnacle Sponsor - TABLE OF 10
$50,000
- Pinnacle Society listing on Gala materials
- Ten tickets to our Gala
- Lifetime membership in our Florida Council with invitations to major donor mixers throughout the year
- Pinnacle lapel pin
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$25,000 Goal
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We hope to see you at this year's event to learn about the progress we've made in Florida and what's ahead on the journey to full LGBTQ equality. This year's Gala will feature great food, entertainment, open bars, and a silent auction. Also, during the evening, we'll recognize local individuals who have made outstanding contributions to LGBTQ equality.
"Equality Florida is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations made here are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law."
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