Grand Carnival: Palm Royale

During Project Pride's Grand Carnival: Palm Royale, the LGBTQ+ advocacy group's annual gala event and kickoff for Pride Month, guests should get ready to dance the night away. American singer/songwriter John Duff and his talented backup dancers will get people moving, and SRQ Beats will be spinning the hottest tracks all night long from the DJ booth. Grand Carnival is known for its jaw-dropping décor, delicious lite bites, and amazing cocktails. Lite bites are generously donated by local restaurants, featuring a variety of tasty appetizers and desserts. The bar vendor, Dive Wine & Spirits, will provide an excellent selection of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails. Lite bites are generously donated by local restaurants, featuring a variety of tasty appetizers and desserts. The bar vendor, Dive Wine & Spirits, will provide an excellent selection of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails. The Grand Carnival takes place on Saturday, May 31, 8-11 p.m. at the Circus Arts Conservatory's Sailor Circus Arena (2075 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota). The event is exclusively ages 21+. Tickets are $250/VIP (enables early entry at 7 p.m.), $125/early purchase general admission; door price is $175, subject to availability. Major sponsors are Gulf Coast Community Foundation and Hall Family Foundation. Visit ppsrq.org for more information and tickets.