2025 LA PRIDE PARADE GRAND MARSHALS,
ALONG WITH ITS INSPIRING THEME, ‘PRIDE MARCHES ON’
ABC7 Returns as Longtime Official Broadcast Partner, Hulu To Livestream the Parade;
‘Good Morning America’ Saturday and Sunday Co-Anchor and ABC News Transportation Correspondent Gio Benitez and ABC7 Eyewitness News Anchors Ellen Leyva and Coleen Sullivan To Host Live Coverage of the Parade Beginning at 11 a.m. PDT on ABC7/KABC-TV Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA — May 05, 2025 — Today, Christopher Street West Association (CSW), the 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has produced the historic LA Pride celebration for more than 50 years, announced the 55th annual LA Pride Parade Grand Marshals along with this year’s theme. The 2025 Grand Marshals are Vanguard Grand Marshals Niecy Nash and Jessica Betts, Celebrity Grand Marshal Andrew Rannells, and Community Grand Marshals Trino Garcia and Adam Vasquez, aka “TrinoxAdam” – viral Angelinos who are overcoming stereotypes through their unexpected love story.
The 2025 theme for LA Pride —the longest-running Pride celebration in Southern California—is “Pride Marches On,” celebrating the LGBTQ+ community’s tenacity and resilience. Pride is woven into the streets, skyline, culture and people of Los Angeles; and LA Pride 2025 will continue to march on toward a better future.
Earlier this year, LA Pride communities and neighbors faced unprecedented wildfires and destruction. The LA Pride Parade will pay tribute to the city’s first responders, relief organizations, agencies, officials and others who stepped up to help in a very special “Heroes of the Wildfires” section of the lineup.
Hosted by “Good Morning America” Saturday and Sunday co-anchor and ABC News transportation correspondent Gio Benitez and “ABC7 Eyewitness News” anchors Ellen Leyva and Coleen Sullivan, the 55th Annual LA Pride Parade will broadcast live Sunday, June 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. PDT on ABC7/KABC-TV Los Angeles, Southern California’s most-watched television station and longtime LA Pride broadcasting partner, with simulcasts on ABC7’s streaming and digital platforms, Hulu and ABC News Live. ABC7/KABC-TV Los Angeles won an L.A.-area Emmy® Award for their coverage of the 2022 LA Pride Parade. The live broadcast will include comprehensive coverage from “ABC7 Eyewitness News” reporters David González, Sophie Flay and Kevin Ozebek, who will be reporting directly from the parade route. They will capture all the festivities and can’t-miss moments to help viewers at home experience this celebrated annual tradition.
After the Parade, LA Pride will host LA Pride Village on Hollywood Boulevard, starting around 11 a.m. and ending in the early evening. Now in its fourth year, this free street festival features programming on two stages, over 80 booths with local vendors and nonprofits, dozens of sponsor activations with giveaways and games, scores of food trucks and stalls, and two full-service bars for those 21 and over.
For the third year in a row, LA Pride is going to feature a “Ballroom Battle,” the voguing competition created by New York City’s Black and Brown LGBTQ+ communities, and made famous by the documentary, “Paris is Burning,” Madonna, and the FX show “Pose.” LA’s premiere ballroom houses such as House of Miyake Mugler, House of Ninja, and House of Gorgeous Gucci will compete in front of celebrity judges, including Margaret Cho, who will also be in the parade, riding with longtime LA Pride alumni Project Angel Food.
A curated art exhibition called “Bring the T” will feature works in multiple media by trans artists that represent their expression of the letter “T,” and explore themes around trans discrimination and erasure but also activism, determination and fearlessness.
“This year LA Pride marks a pivotal moment for both the Los Angeles and LGBTQ+ communities,” said Gerald Garth, CSW Board President. “Despite facing unimaginable challenges, our community has always emerged stronger. This year’s theme, ‘Pride Marches On,’ symbolizes the strength of our community, and no matter the fire, hate or fear, Pride will always forge ahead. We look forward to embodying this spirit while celebrating resilience, hope, and togetherness.”
“I’m truly honored to be this year’s Celebrity Grand Marshal of LA Pride,” said Andrew Rannells, LA Pride Celebrity Grand Marshal. “I don’t take it lightly, and I just hope in some small way I can reflect the strength and resilience of the queer community, especially in times like these.
“We are thrilled to have Niecy Nash and Jessica Betts as this year’s Vanguard Grand Marshals,” said Gloria Bigelow, CSW Board Member. “As individuals, and as a couple, they exemplify the beauty of living authentically and embracing love in all its forms. Their presence serves as a shining example for our community, reminding us to celebrate who we are, love fiercely, and never back down from our Pride.”
“Pride is about loving yourself and accepting yourself for who you truly are,” said Trino Garcia and Adam Vasquez, LA Pride Community Grand Marshals. “Being this year’s LA Pride’s Community Grand Marshals is the biggest honor and our greatest accomplishment; knowing we’ve made an impact and helped people find acceptance within themselves and finally feel the true meaning of Pride. Life is short, so live it by being your genuine self!”
LA Pride Parade and Pride Village partners include Delta Air Lines – the Official Airline of LA Pride; Coca-Cola – the Official Soft Drink of LA Pride; Casamigos Tequila – the Official Tequila of LA Pride; Activist Sponsors: L.A. Care Health Plan, MAC Cosmetics, Sony Pictures Entertainment; Advocate Sponsors: AEG, including the LA Kings, LA Galaxy, AEG Presents, and AXS, Fertility and Surgical Associates, H&M, L’Oreal USA, Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath, Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board, National Football League, Nordstrom, Optum, STOLI® Vodka, Taiwan Tourism Administration, UCLA Health, and UGG; Ally Sponsors: Albertsons/Vons/Pavilions, Bavarian Nordic, Dignity Health California, and HRC Fertility, as well as returning Official Radio & Media Partner iHeartMedia Los Angeles. A&CO (www.aubryandco.com) once again serves as LA Pride’s partnership agency of record. The Prima Agency serves as LA Pride’s longtime official production agency for the LA Pride Parade and LA Pride Village (holaprima.com).
More information about the official 2025 route and LA Pride Village stage performers and additional programming will be announced in the coming weeks. Details pertaining to parking, transportation and participating vendors are forthcoming. For more information, follow @lapride on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
###
For press inquiries: [email protected], Kaitlyn Repman, [email protected]
About LA Pride: LA Pride is produced by Christopher Street West Association (CSW), the 501(c)(3) nonprofit that organized the world’s first permitted LGBT parade on June 28, 1970, to commemorate the Stonewall Riots in New York City the year prior. Today, CSW remains an active voice for the LGBTQ+ community of Greater Los Angeles. While best known for producing the original and iconic LA Pride Parade & Festival, CSW also organizes, sponsors or supports community events throughout the year, and works with its nonprofit, philanthropic, and community partners to serve the Pride community.
About Niecy Nash and Jessica Betts, LA Pride Vanguard Grand Marshals: Niecy Nash-Betts is a multi-talented Emmy Award®-winning actress, producer and director who continues to captivate audiences with her work on project like HBO’s Getting On, and When They See Us, (based on the exonerated Central Park Five), which earned her an NAACP Image Award. Nash-Betts won an Emmy® for Outstanding Supporting Actress for her portrayal of “Glenda Cleveland” in Ryan Murphy’s Netflix limited series, Dahmer-Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. Upcoming, Niecy will reunite with Murphy on Hulu’s All’s Fair about an all-female legal firm, starring opposite Kim Kardashian, Naomi Watts, Sarah Paulson, Teyana Taylor and Glenn Close. Nash-Betts is dipping her talent into the music lane and releasing her first single “Winner Baby,” inspired by her viral 2024 Emmy Awards speech, and will be produced by her spouse/music artist, Jessica Betts, also a Vanguard Grand Marshal.
Chicago native, Jessica Betts is an acclaimed electric and acoustic Rock and Soul singer-songwriter known for her original music and soulful renditions of classic hits spanning various genres and artists. Launching her musical journey at age sixteen with a record deal with Boyz ll Men label Stone Creek Records, Betts’ music has since been featured in soundtracks for films like Big Momma’s House, Big Willy, and Simply Irresistible. Jessica has been honored with an induction into the BET Music Matters Hall of Fame and collaborated with her wife, Niecy, in various television shows and movies. In 2022, they made history as the first same-sex couple to grace the cover of Essence magazine, which received a nomination for a GLAAD Media Award.
About Andrew Rannells, LA Pride Celebrity Grand Marshal: Andrew Rannells is a Grammy-winning, two-time Tony-nominated actor celebrated for his work on stage, screen, and television. Rannells made his TV directorial debut with Amazon’s Modern Love and is widely recognized for his role as Elijah Krantz on HBO’s Girls, which garnered a Critics Choice nomination. Most recently, he appeared in Hulu’s Welcome to Chippendales and Showtime’s Black Monday, earning another Critics Choice nomination. He can soon be seen in Another Simple Favor; I Don’t Understand You, alongside Nick Kroll; Lena Dunham’s upcoming Netflix comedy series Too Much, as well as Miss You, Love You, opposite Allison Janney. His Broadway career includes acclaimed performances in The Book of Mormon (Tony, Drama Desk nominations, Grammy win), Falsettos (Tony nomination), and Hamilton. He also recently starred alongside Josh Gad in Gutenberg! The Musical! On the big screen, Rannells appeared in Netflix’s The Prom and The Boys in the Band, as well as A Simple Favor and The Intern. An author of two memoirs, Too Much Is Not Enough and Uncle of the Year, Rannells shares candid and humorous reflections on fame and family. He currently splits his time between Los Angeles and New York City.
About Trino Garcia and Adam Vasquez, LA Pride Community Grand Marshals: Trino Garcia and Adam Vasquez, affectionately known as TrinoxAdam, are a charming and influential gay couple who went viral on social media after sharing a romantic kiss on a bridge overlooking the 110 Freeway in Los Angeles. Their heartfelt moment, captured by photographer Henry Jiménez Kerbox, resonated with millions, catapulting them to fame. Trino and Adam’s path to stardom wasn’t overnight. They began sharing their lives on TikTok, showcasing their love, and challenging traditional perceptions of masculinity, sexuality, and Chicano culture. Today, they boast an impressive following of over 2 million fans on the platform. As a prominent LGBTQ+ couple, TrinoxAdam is celebrated for pushing boundaries and fostering acceptance. They share their experiences, values, and traditions, offering a glimpse into their lives and relationships. Their authenticity and love have inspired a devoted community, making them role models for many. After nearly 19 years together, Trino and Adam got married on November 30 in downtown Los Angeles at a very popular night club Scam & Jam . Their wedding celebration was a vibrant reflection of their Chicano heritage, surrounded by loved ones and fans. TrinoxAdam’s influence extends beyond social media. They’re helping to redefine traditional notions of masculinity and culture, promoting a more inclusive and accepting environment for the LGBTQ+ community. Their love story serves as a testament to the power of authenticity and self-expression.
