2011 Long Beach Pride Parade
Sunday, May 22, 2011 • Step-off at 10:30 a.m.
Kickoff at Parade Central
Early arrivers who show their pride could receive FREE ADMISSION to the 2011 Long Beach Pride Festival, exclusive Long Beach Pride merchandise and more! The parade hot spot kicks off an hour early at 9:30 a.m. located on Cherry Ave. and Ocean Blvd. at Bixby Park, the location provides plenty of shade and a community gathering spot for anyone watching the parade.
9:30 a.m.
DJ iPaz! gets your body moving with music and giveaways.
9:45 a.m.
Fun with Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
10:00 a.m.
Join the pep rally with Cheer L.A. in a choreographed high-flying stunt spectacular.
10:15 a.m. until parade arrival
DJ iPaz! celebrates with interactive crowd games and more high-energy music. Meet parade commentators’ actress and comedian Carlease Burke and community supporter Steve Eng as they guide you through all the entries one by one. Be sure to stay tuned after the parade for more giveaways and fun!
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Congratulations 2009 Winning Parade Entries
President’s Award
AIDS Services Foundation/MPower OC
PRIDE Award
Bienestar and California Adaptive Rowing Program
Rainbow Award
Club Ripples and The Women of 40+
Stonewall Awards
Flux Bar and Glory Tabernacle Christian Center
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Parade Commentators:
Joseph Olney (Parade Start), Carlease Burke and Steve Eng (Parade Central), and DJ Zenway (Parade End)
Parade Committee:
Dick Grugett, Tonya Martin, Manny Lemos, Pat Crosby, Gabriel Gonzalez
Joseph Olney and Michael L Dixon
Parade Central Production Staff
Debra Paddock and Wendy Saavedra
Parade Judges:
Stephanie Loftin, Reba Birmingham, Bob Valentine and Henry Van Oudheufden
Special Thank You to Mr. Todd Turley for hosting the VIP Breakfast!
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Long Beach Pride Trophies for 2010
Community Grand Marshall
Michael Barber
Whitey Littlefield Bridge Builder
Senator Alan Lowenthal
Political Grand Marshall
Councilman Robert Garcia
Political Grand Marshall
Councilwoman Geri Schipske
