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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
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How Dodgers Stadium is Celebrating their 12th Annual LGBTQ+ Pride Night
How Dodgers Stadium is Celebrating their 12th Annual LGBTQ+ Pride Night originally appeared on L.A. Mag. Pride night is held in honor of the Dodgers' long-standing partnership with LA Pride, as well as to show support to the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month. Produced by Christopher Street West Association, a non-profit organization with a commitment to creating 'safe and inclusive spaces for self-expression and celebration, and honor the unique heritage and diverse cultures of Greater Los Angeles' LGBTQ+ community.' Christopher Street West Association has been running L.A. 's official Pride Parade and Festival for more than 50 event begins at 5:10 with a performance by LA Based Queer DJ, DJ Brizzle, with beats continuing until the first pitch. Performances from the award-winning Australian singer G Flip and pop sensation MARIS are also featured throughout the night. The event also highlights festivities for all ages, including a 'Vogue off' judged by pop culture figure Chrishell Stause, wife of G Flip and star of Netflix's real estate reality show 'Selling Sunset'. She will be judging alongside Anthony Allen Ramos, an executive at GLAAD, the largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization, and Jai Rodriguez, a star of the Bravo makeover series 'Queer Eye for the Straight Guy'. The first pitch will be thrown by actress and comedian Sherry Cola, notable for her role in the 2023 comedy 'Joy Ride', alongside Olympic champion in men's diving Tom Daley. The Dodgers team and coaches are set to wear special Pride-themed caps during the game to show their support for the are being sold on the LA Dodgers website, with a package including both a ticket to the game and an exclusive LGBTQ+ Pride Night jersey. This story was originally reported by L.A. Mag on Jun 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Politics
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Spokane Pride Parade and Festival, and accompanying protests, will proceed unfazed by Wednesday's tensions
Jun. 12—Spokane's Pride Parade and Festival will proceed Saturday along with several protests planned well in advance of an anti-ICE protest Wednesday that quickly escalated into a standoff with police and ended with a curfew order. Spokane Pride is hosting the local iteration of a nationwide anti-Trump rally called "No Kings" at 4 p.m. near the Big Red Wagon in partnership with Spokane Indivisible — as well as a local civil rights Stonewall Rally at 3 p.m. in the Lilac Bowl. Organizers feel well-prepared for any possible spillover of tensions from earlier in the week but expect events to proceed normally, said Jacob Schwartz, president of Spokane Pride, during a Thursday afternoon news conference. Spokane Pride maintains a command center with active lines of communication with stages and volunteers, and will have assistance from the Peace and Justice Action League of Spokane and the PEACE Angels to de-escalate protests if necessary, Schwartz added. "First and foremost, come," he said. "We want to see you here. Of course it's tense times, tumultuous, but right now, everything is planned to be operating as normal at Spokane Pride." Spokane police will have their regular presence at the Pride events Saturday, Schwartz noted, and the organization has been in conversations with the department, but there are currently no plans for increased patrols or any other changes. Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown intends to walk in the parade alongside a contingent of city employees and members of the City Council, she said Thursday. While there are heightened tensions nationwide to keep an eye on and it's not always clear when those might spill over, she said she was not aware of any reason to believe rallies would flare up Saturday. At least one other event scheduled Saturday could also contribute to tensions. Evangelical preacher and self-described Christian Nationalist Sean Feucht, best known locally for his controversial appearance in 2023 alongside former Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward and former state Representative Matt Shea, recently announced he is planning to host "Jesus Fest '25" in Spokane on Saturday. Feucht, who has been in Los Angeles in recent days condemning "anarchists" and "rioters," has stated the event will take Spokane "for Jesus during the largest pride festival."
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Boston Pride for the People announces date of 2025 Pride Parade and Festival
Boston Pride for the People announced on Monday the date for the 2025 Pride Parade and Festival. The 2025 Pride Parade will take place on Saturday, June 14, accompanied by festivals on Boston Common and at City Hall Plaza. 'These past two years, I have had the pleasure of seeing a beautiful ocean of love, joy, and euphoria on the streets of Boston—all rooted in LGBTQ+ liberation. I expect this year to be just as moving,' said Adrianna Boulin, President of Boston Pride For The People. 'Our commitment to building a celebration reflective of the dynamic ways LGBTQ+ communities honor Pride remains strong.' The parade will begin in Copley Square and make its way through the South End and Back Bay, culminating at Boston Common with a festival. A 21+ block party will take place in the afternoon on City Hall Plaza. 'Boston always leads as a beacon of love, resilience, and inclusion,' said Mayor Michelle Wu. 'As we come together for the 2025 Boston Pride for the People Parade and Celebration, we honor the vibrant diversity of our LGBTQ+ community. In the face of uncertainty, our city remains unwavering in its commitment to equality and justice for all. Pride is not just a celebration—it's a powerful reminder that our strength lies in unity, and Boston will always be a place where everyone belongs.' In 2024, it is estimated that one million people attended the Pride Parade and Festival, this is Boston Pride for the People's second year as organizers. An estimated 15,000 people marched from Copley Square to Boston Common in the parade, with 316 contingent groups participating. For more information, visit the link here. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
