Festival Weekend, Sunday Market and Neighborhood Awards Highlight St. Pete
St. Petersburg, FL – March 9, 2026 – A busy weekend brought a major community festival and market, with city neighborhood awards ahead this week.
St. Petersburg wrapped up a lively weekend filled with music, markets and community pride — and the week ahead keeps that momentum going.
St. Pete CommUNITY Festival Draws Crowds
Azalea Park came alive Saturday for the annual St. Pete CommUNITY Festival. The free, family-friendly event featured live music, local artists, food trucks and interactive activities spread across the park.
Neighbors turned out throughout the afternoon and evening to support small businesses and community groups. Organizers focused on celebrating local creativity and strengthening connections across the city, with vendors and performers representing a wide cross-section of St. Pete.
Sunday Market Showcases Local Vintage Finds
On Sunday, shoppers headed to Vintage Marche on 34th Street South for its monthly Sunday Market. The pop-up style market rotates inventory each month, giving regular visitors something new to browse.
From curated antiques to handmade goods, the event continues to build a following among residents looking to shop local. The market runs from morning through late afternoon and has become a steady stop on the city’s weekend calendar.
Mayor’s Neighborhood Awards Coming Up
Looking ahead, the Mayor’s Neighborhood Awards are set for Wednesday evening at the Mahaffey Theater. The annual ceremony recognizes neighborhood associations, improvement projects and community leaders who made a difference across St. Petersburg in 2025.
The event highlights everything from beautification efforts to grassroots organizing, offering a reminder that much of the city’s progress starts block by block.
With festival season in full swing and civic celebrations on deck, St. Pete is moving into mid-March with a strong sense of community energy.
Sources
https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/events/2026/03/07/st_pete_communityfestival2026
https://jetsetpets.com/dog-friendly-event/sunday-market-vintage-marche-march-8-2026-st-petersburg-fl/
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/music/articles/top-events-tampa-bay-week-150000447.html
