S2 Ep2185: Grand Central District Weekly Update 6/30/26

In this week's Grand Central District Update, District Coordinator Audrey Dingeman reflects on the tremendous success of the St. Pete Pride Street Festival, thanking the thousands of attendees, local businesses, volunteers, sponsors, city staff, and public safety teams who helped make the celebration unforgettable.Beyond Pride, Audrey shares how the Grand Central District Association continues working year-round to strengthen the district through business support, community partnerships, neighborhood improvements, and long-term initiatives like the Trails Crossing project.The episode also shines a spotlight on one of the district's most historic institutions—Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 39. As Florida's oldest VFW post and a national leader in LGBTQ+ veteran inclusion, Post 39 continues its legacy of service while welcoming new commander Chris Arnold, Executive Director of the Grand Central District Association.Finally, Audrey encourages listeners to support Grand Central's locally owned shops, restaurants, breweries, galleries, and small businesses throughout the summer, reminding everyone that every visit and every purchase helps keep the district vibrant and thriving.Learn more about upcoming events, membership, volunteer opportunities, and community initiatives at grandcentraldistrict.org.#grandcentraldistrict #stpete #stpetepride #centralavenuestpete