LBGT Chamber, Downtown Partnership Create Pride Mural

TAMPA, FL — The Tampa Bay LGBT Chamber has partnered with the Tampa Downtown Partnership for Pride Month to paint a permanent intersection mural located in the historic Tampa Heights neighborhood Saturday afternoon.

The painting will take place from through 2 p.m. followed by a ribbon cutting with Tampa Mayor Jane Castor.

“At a time when we need to come together, we celebrate our community with the Pride Mural, signifying the unity of the LGBTQ+ community, with the Black Lives Matter Movement, people of color and our trans brothers and sisters. We honor each other and look to build a better future for generations to come,” said Justice Gennari, president and CEO of the Tampa Bay LGBT Chamber.

Local artist Cam Parker was commissioned for the project. Parker has painted several murals in downtown Tampa.

The vity of Tampa has proclaimed Saturday as Unity Mural Day.

Volunteers will paint murals at five locations in the city. In conjunction with the city of Tampa’s Lift Up Local and Vision Zero initiatives, street murals are a way to celebrate the unique aspects of neighborhoods, strengthen community bonds and improve the safety and livability for Tampa's communities.

Also happening Saturday, the city of Tampa, the Tampa Foundation and the Westshore Alliance will paint an intersection mural at Grady Avenue and Laurel Street from noon to 4 p.m.

Westshore Alliance