PRESENTING SPONSOR TIKTOK TO LIVESTREAM BACKSTAGE EXPERIENCE OF
LA PRIDE IN THE PARK MUSIC EVENT EXCLUSIVELY ON PLATFORM
LOS ANGELES, May 19, 2022 – Christopher Street West (CSW) – the 501(c)3 nonprofit that produces LA Pride – announced today the official sponsors for its 2022 celebration. This year’s LA Pride sponsors include groundbreaking Presenting Sponsor TikTok; Icon-level sponsors Corona Beer, and Corona Hard Seltzer, and SVEDKA Vodka; Hero-level sponsors Discovery+ and Toyota Mirai; Activist-level sponsors Cedars-Sinai, Coca-Cola, Delta Air Lines, Grindr, Kim Crawford Wines, Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board, MAC Cosmetics, Sony and Warner Bros. Discovery; Advocate-level sponsors Bev, Casetify, Coolhaus x Brave Robot, Glamazon, the LGBT+ employee group at Amazon, Gilead, Google, lululemon, Riot Games, Splat Hair Color and UCLA Health; and Ally-level sponsors Advance Auto Parts, AEG, Athleta, BELLA+CANVAS, Bimbo, Dream Hotels, Equity Residential, Instacart, LADWP, Microsoft, Nordstrom, Pepsi, Pluto TV, Precept Wines, Starbucks, Teleflora, UPS, and Wells Fargo.
“Organizations of all sizes have a role and opportunity to show their commitment and dedication to supporting the LGBTQIA+ community and other underserved communities,” said Gerald Garth, vice president of programs and initiatives, CSW. “LA Pride is committed to uplifting our communities, not only for Pride Month, but throughout the entire year across multiple platforms. We are thrilled to partner with our friends at TikTok to leverage the power of their innovative global platform and rich creator community to drive impact, share joy and inspire diverse LGBTQIA+ communities both here in Los Angeles and around the world.”
As this year’s LA Pride 2022 presenting sponsor, TikTok will debut a parade float for the 2022 LA Pride parade and at the post-parade Pride Village, a community festival produced by Hollywood Partnership in collaboration with CSW/LA Pride. TikTok is also set to host two LIVE backstage experiences at LA Pride: the first will be at the LA Pride in the Park music event – taking place Saturday, June 11, at LA State Historic Park. On Sunday, June 12 from 10 AM PT – 12 PM PT, TikTok’s LIVE programming will feature exclusive interviews from the TikTok float with attending celebrity talent and this year’s 2022 TikTok LGBTQ+ Trailblazers, along with real-time behind-the-scenes access through the lens of the TikTok community.
Previously announced performers include headliner Christina Aguilera, Anitta, Syd, Chika, Michaela Jaé, Rebecca Black, and over a dozen more. In addition to LA Pride in the Park, TikTok also serves as presenting sponsor of the LA Pride Parade broadcast on ABC7, LA Pride’s Pride Makes a Difference social impact program and newly launched Salon Series that explores LGBTQ+ intersectionality. Tickets for LA Pride in the Park are available for purchase HERE. All sponsorships and partnerships are produced by AUBRY & CO.
“TikTok has a thriving LGBTQIA+ community, made up of inspiring voices who drive culture, influence and impact on and off the platform. We’re honored to be partnering with LA Pride once again to bring the magic and joy of Pride to life with our TikTok community, alongside our allies and trailblazing creators.” – Brett Peters, Education & Philanthropy Partnerships Lead, TikTok US.
“More than ever, we’re thankful for the proactive support from our sponsors to help bring the parade and music event back to life after a two-year hiatus,” said Garth. “Pride is about celebrating and giving back to our LGBTQ+ family and we are thrilled to have partners like TikTok, who have committed to collaboration and support through our groundbreaking partnership.”
The official 2022 LA Pride Parade will take place Sunday, June 12, in Hollywood and be broadcast LIVE by LA Pride’s longtime broadcast partner, ABC7. iHeartMedia also serves as the proud media partner of LA Pride. Additional media sponsors include LA Blade, Edge Media, and Univision.
All official LA Pride events will follow health and safety guidance as outlined by LA County health officials and the CDC.
About Christopher Street West (CSW)/LA Pride:
Christopher Street West (CSW), a 501(c)3 nonprofit, organized the world’s first permitted parade advocating for gay rights on June 28, 1970, to commemorate the Stonewall Rebellion on Christopher Street in New York City the year prior. Over 50 years later, CSW remains an active voice for the LGBTQ+ community of Greater Los Angeles. While best known for producing the LA Pride Parade & Festival (the second largest Pride celebration in the country) they also organize, sponsor or support community events throughout the year, and work with their nonprofit, philanthropic, and community partners to further diversity, equity, and inclusion. Visit lapride.org for more information.
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