The June 9 LA Pride Parade will have three grand marshals: Actor George Takei, wrestler Cassandro El Exotico and LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley.
"Star Trek" legend George Takei will serve as one of the grand marshals of this year's LA Pride Parade, along with wrestler Cassandro El Exotico and Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, event organizers announced Wednesday.The parade will have three grand marshals. Takei is designated the "Icon Grand Marshal." As an actor he was most known for playing Hikaru Sulu in the original "Star Trek" series and films.
"To be recognized in this way by the LGBTQ+ community, an extraordinary group of individuals who have fought tirelessly for equality, is truly overwhelming. As someone who has witnessed the struggles and triumphs of our community over the years, I am filled with gratitude for the progress we have made and inspired to continue the fight for full acceptance and equality for all," Takei said in a statement.is designated the "Legacy Grand Marshal.
ABC7 will broadcast the 54th annual LA Pride Parade on June 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The coverage will be hosted by Ellen Leyva and "Good Morning America" weekend co-anchor Gio Benitez, with David Gonzalez, Sophie Flay and Karl Schmid reporting from the parade route. The parade route begins at Sunset Boulevard and Highland Avenue heading north, then east onto Hollywood Boulevard, then south onto Cahuenga Boulevard, ending at Sunset and Cahuenga boulevards.was previously announced as the headliner for the Pride in the Park festival the night before the parade, Saturday, June 8.12 minutes ago
Cassandro El Exotico LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley
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