Long Beach Museum of Art red convertible with an "Art, Culture, Community PRIDE" sign, a rider in white holding a rainbow umbrella
Long Beach Museum of Art red convertible with an "Art, Culture, Community PRIDE" sign, a rider in white holding a rainbow umbrella
Long Beach Pride Parade

Grand Marshals.

The people who lead the Long Beach Pride Parade down Ocean Boulevard. Meet the 2026 honorees, then go back through every year we can document.

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The 2026 Honorees

Grand Marshals of Pride 2026.

Being named a Grand Marshal is the highest honor Long Beach Pride gives. Each year’s honorees lead the parade down Ocean Boulevard for the leadership, courage and love they’ve shown our community.

  • Annabelle Sedano, Long Beach Pride Media Grand Marshal and NBC4 anchor, smiling in a red blazer outdoors

    Media Grand Marshal

    Annabelle Sedano

    Anchor, NBC4 News

  • Austin Metoyer, 2026 Pride Progress Community Grand Marshal, smiling in round glasses and a navy blazer before an orange and brown mural

    Pride Progress Community Grand Marshal

    Austin Metoyer

  • Bill Sive, 2026 Robert Crow Community Grand Marshal, with glasses, a long gray beard and a blue tie against a blue backdrop

    Robert Crow Community Grand Marshal

    Bill Sive

  • Ellie Perez, 2026 Judith Doyle Community Grand Marshal and Executive Director of The LGBTQ Center Long Beach, smiling by the water

    Judith Doyle Community Grand Marshal

    Ellie Perez

    Executive Director, The LGBTQ Center Long Beach

  • Enrique Chiabra, Long Beach Pride Media Grand Marshal and Telemundo 52 anchor, smiling in a dark suit against city lights at night

    Media Grand Marshal

    Enrique Chiabra

    Anchor, Noticiero Telemundo 52

  • Fiona Ma, California State Treasurer and 2026 Long Beach Pride Equality Icon Grand Marshal, in front of the U.S. and California flags

    Long Beach Pride Equality Icon Grand Marshal

    Fiona Ma

    California State Treasurer

  • Helena Donato-Sapp, 2026 Dr. Robert Garcia Youth Grand Marshal, smiling in a navy blazer in front of rainbow-painted steps

    Dr. Robert Garcia Youth Grand Marshal

    Helena Donato-Sapp

  • Keir Jones, Signal Hill City Council Member and 2026 Morris Kight Political Grand Marshal, smiling in bold blue glasses before a U.S. flag

    Morris Kight Political Grand Marshal

    Keir Jones

    Signal Hill City Council Member

  • Mark Ramos, 2026 Bryan "Whitey" Littlefield Community Grand Marshal, smiling in a navy blazer and white open-collar shirt

    Bryan “Whitey” Littlefield Community Grand Marshal

    Mark Ramos

  • Scott Kaske as Dolly Levi, 2026 Marilyn Barlow Community Grand Marshal, in curled blond updo, jeweled earrings and black lace gloves

    Marilyn Barlow Community Grand Marshal

    Scott Kaske (Dolly Levi)

  • XB Valentine, 2026 Celebrity Grand Marshal and queer hip-hop artist, in dark sunglasses, a tweed newsboy cap and a white shirt

    Celebrity Grand Marshal

    XB Valentine

    Queer hip-hop artist

Honor Roll

Every Grand Marshal, year by year.

The honorees we can document from our own announcements, program books and news coverage. Know a name or a photo we’re missing? info@longbeachpride.com

2025

8 Grand Marshals

  • Alex Malleis-Sternberg, 2025 Dr. Robert Garcia Youth Grand Marshal, smiling at a microphone in a dark suit and purple orchid lei

    Alex Malleis-Sternberg

    Dr. Robert Garcia Youth Grand Marshal

    Senior QUEST student, Robert A. Millikan High School

  • Annabelle Sedano, Long Beach Pride Media Grand Marshal and NBC4 anchor, smiling in a red blazer outdoors

    Annabelle Sedano

    Media Grand Marshal

    Anchor, NBC4 News

  • Carolyn Caldwell, 2025 Whitey Littlefield Bridge Building Award honoree and CEO of Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center, in a navy blazer

    Carolyn Caldwell

    Whitey Littlefield Bridge Building Award

    President and CEO, Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center

  • Cindy Allen, 2025 Morris Kight Political Grand Marshal and Long Beach Councilmember, Second District, smiling in a teal top

    Cindy Allen

    Morris Kight Political Grand Marshal

    Long Beach City Councilwoman, Second District

  • Enrique Chiabra, Long Beach Pride Media Grand Marshal and Telemundo 52 anchor, smiling in a dark suit against city lights at night

    Enrique Chiabra

    Media Grand Marshal

    Anchor, Noticiero Telemundo 52

  • It's a Drag to Give, 2025 Marilyn Barlow Community Grand Marshal: three drag performers in blue sequins, a red feather boa and purple sparkle

    It's a Drag to Give

    Marilyn Barlow Community Grand Marshal

    Founding members Debra Kahookele, Isa Rached, Josie Quiros, Rocio Rached

  • Jennifer Kumiyama, 2025 Robert "Bob" Crow Community and Celebrity Grand Marshal and disability activist, laughing in red lipstick

    Jennifer Kumiyama

    Robert “Bob” Crow Community and Celebrity Grand Marshal

    Disability activist; first wheelchair performer on a Disney stage

  • Pastor Tony Carreras of Christ Chapel Long Beach, 2025 Judith Doyle Community Grand Marshal, smiling in glasses and a gray cardigan

    Pastor Tony Carreras

    Judith Doyle Community Grand Marshal

    Pastor, Christ Chapel Long Beach

2024

11 Grand Marshals

  • Annabelle Sedano, Long Beach Pride Media Grand Marshal and NBC4 anchor, smiling in a red blazer outdoors

    Annabelle Sedano

    Media Grand Marshal

    News anchor, NBC4 Los Angeles

  • DJ Irene, 2024 Long Beach Pride Community Grand Marshal, with a sculpted white mohawk and ruffled shirt, seated on an ornate gold throne

    DJ Irene

    Marilyn Barlow Community Grand Marshal

    DJ and producer; "America's Most Loved DJ"

  • Donzaleigh Abernathy, 2024 Long Beach Pride Pride Progress Grand Marshal and actress, smiling in a black-and-white portrait

    Donzaleigh Abernathy

    Pride Progress Grand Marshal

    Actress; daughter of civil rights leader Ralph David Abernathy

  • Dykes on Bikes, 2024 Long Beach Pride Community Grand Marshals: riders on motorcycles cheering with raised fists and rainbow flags

    Dykes on Bikes

    Judith Doyle Community Grand Marshal

    Motorcycle contingent led by Mari "MJ" Jauregui

  • Enrique Chiabra, Long Beach Pride Media Grand Marshal and Telemundo 52 anchor, smiling in a dark suit against city lights at night

    Enrique Chiabra

    Media Grand Marshal

    News anchor, Telemundo 52

  • Evan Anderson Braude, 2024 Long Beach Pride Bridge Building Award honoree and former First District councilmember, in glasses and a dark suit

    Evan Anderson Braude

    Whitey Littlefield Bridge Building Award

    Attorney; former Long Beach First District councilmember

  • Kelly Melvin, 2024 Long Beach Pride Youth Grand Marshal, smiling in a blue floral blazer in front of green ivy

    Kelly Melvin

    Dr. Robert Garcia Youth Grand Marshal

    Former GSA president, Browning High School

  • Long Beach Pride logo

    Past Board Members of Long Beach Pride

    Grand Marshal

    Group honor for past Long Beach Pride board members

  • Robert Cano, 2024 Long Beach Pride Community Grand Marshal and LGBTQ Film Festival founder, in a rainbow bow tie before a tiled name wall

    Robert Cano

    Robert “Bob” Crow Community Grand Marshal

    Founder, Long Beach LGBTQ Film Festival

  • Saucy Santana, 2024 Long Beach Pride Celebrity Grand Marshal, rapper and TV personality, in clear-framed glasses and a pale blue jacket

    Saucy Santana

    Celebrity Grand Marshal

    Rapper and TV personality

  • Stuart Milk, 2024 Morris Kight Political Grand Marshal and co-founder of the Harvey Milk Foundation, smiling in a dark suit and silver tie

    Stuart Milk

    Morris Kight Political Grand Marshal

    Co-founder and executive chair, Harvey Milk Foundation

2023

10 Grand Marshals

  • Annabelle Sedano, Long Beach Pride Media Grand Marshal and NBC4 anchor, smiling in a red blazer outdoors

    Annabelle Sedano

    Media Grand Marshal

    News anchor, NBC4 Los Angeles

  • Enrique Chiabra, Long Beach Pride Media Grand Marshal and Telemundo 52 anchor, smiling in a dark suit against city lights at night

    Enrique Chiabra

    Media Grand Marshal

    News anchor, Telemundo 52

  • Harvey Milk Park Equality Plaza Selection Committee, 2023 Long Beach Pride Community Grand Marshals, posing under a rainbow balloon arch

    Harvey Milk Park Equality Plaza Selection Committee

    Marilyn Barlow Community Grand Marshal

    Selects inductees for the Equality Wall

  • Justin Rudd, Long Beach Pride Community Grand Marshal and community organizer, smiling in a white shirt against a sunny green field

    Justin Rudd

    Robert “Bob” Crow Community Grand Marshal

    Long Beach community organizer and event founder

  • The Los Angeles Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, 2023 Long Beach Pride Community Grand Marshals, in whiteface and wimples behind their "Established 1995" banner

    The Los Angeles Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence

    Judith Doyle Community Grand Marshal

    Service and charity order founded in 1995

  • Lotus Laguardia, 2023 Long Beach Pride Youth Grand Marshal, in a retro orange headscarf and pearl necklace on a sunny street

    Lotus Laguardia

    Dr. Robert Garcia Youth Grand Marshal

    Filipino American youth advocate, Renaissance High School wellness center

  • Mary Jane Girls, 2023 Long Beach Pride Grand Marshals: the three singers smiling together in matching red sequined outfits

    Mary Jane Girls

    Grand Marshal

    R&B group: Val Young, Candice "Candi" Ghant, Farah Melanson

  • Mary Zendejas, 2023 Long Beach Pride Bridge Building Award honoree and First District Councilwoman, smiling in a mint blazer and gold chain

    Mary Zendejas

    Whitey Littlefield Bridge Building Award

    Long Beach Councilwoman, First District

  • Rex Richardson, Mayor of Long Beach and 2023 Long Beach Pride Political Grand Marshal, smiling in glasses on the waterfront at dusk

    Rex Richardson

    Morris Kight Political Grand Marshal

    Mayor of Long Beach

  • Valentina, 2023 Long Beach Pride Celebrity Grand Marshal and RuPaul's Drag Race star, arm raised in a rainbow-feathered look

    Valentina

    Celebrity Grand Marshal

    Drag performer; RuPaul's Drag Race Season 9

2022

6 Grand Marshals

  • Cindy Allen, 2025 Morris Kight Political Grand Marshal and Long Beach Councilmember, Second District, smiling in a teal top

    Cindy Allen

    Grand Marshal

    Long Beach Councilmember, Second District

  • Jesse Guardado

    Grand Marshal

    Student, Cabrillo High School

  • Maria Roman-Taylorson, 2022 Long Beach Pride Grand Marshal and TransLatin@ Coalition COO, in a black tie-neck blouse on a lilac backdrop

    Maria Roman-Taylorson

    Grand Marshal

    Vice president and COO, TransLatin@ Coalition

  • Michael Barber, 2010 Community Grand Marshal, in a blue blazer and light blue shirt

    Michael Barber

    Grand Marshal

    Owner of the Falcon Bar and Falcon North

  • Naomi Rainey, 2022 Long Beach Pride Grand Marshal and Long Beach NAACP president, laughing with a hand to their chest in a sepia portrait

    Naomi Rainey

    Grand Marshal

    President, Long Beach NAACP

  • Shirley Raines, 2022 Long Beach Pride Grand Marshal and founder of Beauty 2 The Streetz, with pink hair and big silver hoops before a blue wall

    Shirley Raines

    Grand Marshal

    Founder, Beauty 2 The Streetz

2019

7 Grand Marshals

  • Delta Work, 2019 Long Beach Pride Community Grand Marshal and RuPaul's Drag Race alum, in a big platinum wig and rhinestone hoop earrings

    Delta Work

    Marilyn Barlow Community Grand Marshal

    Drag performer; RuPaul's Drag Race alum; Long Beach native

  • Equality California logo with the tagline "For All"

    Equality California

    Morris Kight Political Grand Marshal

    Statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization

  • Karina Samala, 2019 Long Beach Pride Community Grand Marshal, flashing a peace sign with tape over their mouth and "NOH8" painted on their cheek

    Karina Samala

    Judith Doyle Community Grand Marshal

    Producer of transgender pageants; community advocate

  • Kate Linder, 2019 Long Beach Pride Celebrity Grand Marshal and actress from The Young and the Restless, smiling in a dark velvet jacket

    Kate Linder

    Celebrity Grand Marshal

    Actress, The Young and the Restless

  • Mario Ernesto Gonzalez, 2019 Long Beach Pride Community Grand Marshal and public health educator, in a navy blazer

    Mario Ernesto Gonzalez

    Robert “Bob” Crow Community Grand Marshal

    Long Beach public health educator

  • Megan Kerr, 2019 Long Beach Pride Bridge Building Award honoree and LBUSD board member, smiling in a black blazer and pink top

    Megan Kerr

    Whitey Littlefield Bridge Building Award

    Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education member

  • Oliver Nieto, 2019 Long Beach Pride Youth Grand Marshal, smiling in glasses and a patterned sweater in front of student artwork

    Oliver Nieto

    Dr. Robert Garcia Youth Grand Marshal

    Student Council President, Renaissance High School for the Arts

2018

7 Grand Marshals

  • Alexandra Billings, 2018 Long Beach Pride Celebrity Grand Marshal, smiling in a red top

    Alexandra Billings

    Celebrity Grand Marshal

    Actress, teacher, singer and transgender activist

  • Jessie Haase and Debbie Lambert, 2018 Long Beach Pride Community Grand Marshals, smiling together in a windy street selfie

    Jessie Haase and Debbie Lambert

    Marilyn Barlow Community Grand Marshal

    Married couple; founders of I-Own-It.Today nonprofit

  • Kobe James, 2018 Long Beach Pride Youth Grand Marshal, grinning in a backward denim cap in front of a leafy hedge

    Kobe James

    Dr. Robert Garcia Youth Grand Marshal

    Jordan High School graduate, class of 2017

  • Lena Gonzalez, 2018 Long Beach Pride Political Grand Marshal and First District Councilwoman, smiling in a magenta blazer

    Lena Gonzalez

    Morris Kight Political Grand Marshal

    Long Beach Councilwoman, First District

  • Port of Long Beach logo

    Port of Long Beach

    Whitey Littlefield Bridge Building Award

  • Porter Gilberg, 2018 Long Beach Pride Community Grand Marshal and LGBTQ Center Long Beach executive director, in glasses and blue suspenders

    Porter Gilberg

    Robert “Bob” Crow Community Grand Marshal

    Executive Director, The LGBTQ Center Long Beach

  • Reverend John P. Huffman, 2018 Long Beach Pride Community Grand Marshal, smiling in a clerical collar before a brick wall

    Reverend John P. Huffman

    Judith Doyle Community Grand Marshal

    Metropolitan Community Churches minister

2017

9 Grand Marshals

  • Abel Avalos, 2017 Long Beach Pride Youth Grand Marshal, in a white collared shirt

    Abel Avalos

    Dr. Robert Garcia Youth Grand Marshal

    Youth activist

  • Janice Hahn, 2017 Long Beach Pride Political Grand Marshal and LA County Supervisor, smiling in a royal-blue blazer

    Janice Hahn

    Morris Kight Political Grand Marshal

    Los Angeles County Supervisor, 4th District

  • Jannay Lima, 2017 Long Beach Pride Community Grand Marshal, smiling in a black wide-brim hat

    Jannay Lima

    Judith Doyle Community Grand Marshal

    Co-producer, Long Beach Festival Gay Latino

  • Jeannine Pearce, 2017 Long Beach Pride Grand Marshal and Second District Councilmember, smiling in a black blazer

    Jeannine Pearce

    Whitey Littlefield Bridge Building Award

    Long Beach Councilmember, Second District

  • Lisa Vanderpump, 2017 Long Beach Pride Celebrity Grand Marshal, in a purple blouse with a hand in their hair

    Lisa Vanderpump

    Celebrity Grand Marshal

    TV personality, restaurateur and LGBTQ+ advocate

  • Michelle Molina, 2017 Long Beach Pride Special Recognition Grand Marshal, smiling in a blue gingham shirt before a mural

    Michelle Molina

    Special Recognition Grand Marshal

    Community ally and philanthropist

  • Ricardo Lara, Long Beach Pride Political Grand Marshal and California State Senator, smiling in a navy blazer with a city skyline behind

    Ricardo Lara

    Grand Marshal

    California State Senator, District 33

  • Rory Moroney, 2017 Long Beach Pride Community Grand Marshal, glancing back with a stars-and-stripes flag over their shoulders

    Rory Moroney

    Robert “Bob” Crow Community Grand Marshal

    Contested a 2014 Long Beach police sting arrest

  • Sabreena, 2017 Long Beach Pride Community Grand Marshal and Long Beach drag performer, in a gold lamé look with a voluminous curly wig

    Sabreena

    Marilyn Barlow Community Grand Marshal

    Long Beach drag performer; three-time Imperial Court Empress

2016

6 Grand Marshals

  • Bienestar logo, honoring Bienestar Long Beach, 2016 Judith Doyle Community Grand Marshal

    Bienestar Long Beach

    Judith Doyle Community Grand Marshal

  • International Imperial Court of Long Beach logo

    International Imperial Court of Long Beach

    Marilyn Barlow Community Grand Marshal

  • The LGBTQ Center Long Beach logo

    The LGBTQ Center Long Beach

    Robert “Bob” Crow Community Grand Marshal

  • PFLAG logo

    PFLAG

    Whitey Littlefield Bridge Building Award

  • Thelma Houston, 2016 Long Beach Pride Grand Marshal and Grammy-winning singer, smiling in a lime-green gown with beaded lace

    Thelma Houston

    Grand Marshal

    Grammy-winning singer; Long Beach native

  • Wendell James, 2016 Long Beach Pride Special Recognition Grand Marshal, in rhinestone glasses and a sparkling mesh top

    Wendell James

    Special Recognition Grand Marshal

    Actor, OWN series Raising Whitley

2015

8 Grand Marshals

  • Angela Madsen, 2015 Marilyn Barlow Community Grand Marshal and Paralympic rower, smiling in a navy Team USA jersey

    Angela Madsen

    Marilyn Barlow Community Grand Marshal

    Paraplegic rower

  • Bamby Salcedo of the TransLatin@ Coalition, 2015 Judith Doyle Community Grand Marshal, smiling in large hoop earrings and a blue Yo soy T-shirt

    Bamby Salcedo

    Judith Doyle Community Grand Marshal

    TransLatin@ Coalition

  • Dr. Cassandra Richards, Willard Elementary principal and 2015 Whitey Littlefield Bridge Building Award honoree, in a purple Long Beach polo

    Dr. Cassandra Richards

    Whitey Littlefield Bridge Building Award

    Principal, Willard Elementary

  • Chiquis Rivera, TV personality, singer and 2015 Special Recognition Grand Marshal, holding a microphone in a denim jacket

    Chiquis Rivera

    Special Recognition Grand Marshal

    TV personality and singer

  • José Luis Solache, 2015 Morris Kight Political Grand Marshal and Mayor of Lynwood, smiling in a gray suit and green tie

    José Luis Solache

    Morris Kight Political Grand Marshal

    Mayor of Lynwood

  • Robert Garcia, 2010 Political Grand Marshal, smiling in a dark suit and red tie beside an American flag

    Robert Garcia

    Grand Marshal

    Mayor of Long Beach

  • The Suite logo, honoring co-owners Robert VanBeveran and Leonard Sinatra, 2015 Robert “Bob” Crow Community Grand Marshals

    Robert VanBeveran and Leonard Sinatra

    Robert “Bob” Crow Community Grand Marshal

    Co-owners of the Executive Suite nightclub

  • Victor Espinoza

    Dr. Robert Garcia Youth Grand Marshal

    Graduating senior, Wilson High School

2014

6 Grand Marshals

  • Bob Foster, 2014 Morris Kight Political Grand Marshal and Mayor of Long Beach, smiling in a dark suit and purple tie

    Bob Foster

    Morris Kight Political Grand Marshal

    Mayor of Long Beach

  • Dale Warner, 2014 Male Community Grand Marshal and co-owner of Hamburger Mary's, smiling in a black graphic T-shirt

    Dale Warner

    Male Community Grand Marshal

    Co-owner of Hamburger Mary's

  • Giovanna Martinez, 2014 Female Community Grand Marshal and WomenShelter of Long Beach youth coordinator, smiling in a black and white striped top

    Giovanna Martinez

    Female Community Grand Marshal

    WomenShelter of Long Beach youth services coordinator

  • Jim McDonnell, 2014 Whitey Littlefield Bridge Building Award honoree and Long Beach Police Chief, smiling in a tan uniform beside an American flag

    Jim McDonnell

    Whitey Littlefield Bridge Building Award

    Long Beach Police Chief

  • Kyle Bullock, 2014 Special Recognition Grand Marshal and youth program manager at The LGBTQ Center Long Beach, smiling in a gray fleece pullover

    Kyle Bullock

    Special Recognition Grand Marshal

    Youth program manager, The LGBTQ Center Long Beach

  • Ross Mathews, 2014 Grand Marshal and E! talk show host, laughing in a yellow jacket against bright flowers

    Ross Mathews

    Grand Marshal

    E! talk show host; "Ross the Intern"

2013

8 Grand Marshals

  • Bob Crow, co-founder of Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride, smiling in glasses and a white uniform shirt with rainbow epaulets

    Bob Crow

    Grand Marshal

    Co-founder of Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride

  • Herlinda Chico, 2013 Whitey Littlefield Bridge Building Award honoree, smiling with red lipstick and long highlighted hair

    Herlinda Chico

    Whitey Littlefield Bridge Building Award

    Lambda Democratic Club board member; former council legislative aide

  • Jewels, Long Beach entertainer and 2013 Male Community Grand Marshal, winking in a big blonde wig and crystal necklace

    Jewels

    Male Community Grand Marshal

    Long Beach entertainer and event producer

  • Jonas Corona, 2013 Special Recognition Grand Marshal and founder of Love in the Mirror, smiling in glasses and braces

    Jonas Corona

    Special Recognition Grand Marshal

    Nine-year-old founder of Love in the Mirror

  • Judi Doyle, co-founder of Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride, smiling in a floral shirt and hoop earrings beside a rainbow flag

    Judith Doyle

    Grand Marshal

    Co-founder of Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride

  • Marilyn Barlow, co-founder of Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride, smiling softly in a blue collared shirt

    Marilyn Barlow

    Grand Marshal

    Co-founder of Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride

  • Ricardo Lara, Long Beach Pride Political Grand Marshal and California State Senator, smiling in a navy blazer with a city skyline behind

    Ricardo Lara

    Morris Kight Political Grand Marshal

    California State Senator

  • Sarah Rice, 2013 Female Community Grand Marshal and MTV reality star, with curly blonde hair against a seaside backdrop

    Sarah Rice

    Female Community Grand Marshal

    MTV Real World and The Challenge cast member

2012

2 Grand Marshals

  • Josh Flagg & Colton Thorn

    Grand Marshal

    Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing

  • Mike Gin, 2012 Morris Kight Political Grand Marshal and Mayor of Redondo Beach, smiling in a close-up headshot

    Mike Gin

    Morris Kight Political Grand Marshal

    Mayor of Redondo Beach

2011

5 Grand Marshals

  • Cory Allen, 2011 Male Community Grand Marshal, speaking into a handheld microphone

    Cory Allen

    Male Community Grand Marshal

    Special assistant to Councilmember Robert Garcia

  • Lysa Gamboa-Levy

    Whitey Littlefield Bridge Building Award

  • Stephanie Miller, 2011 Grand Marshal and progressive talk radio host, smiling in a red top and hoop earrings

    Stephanie Miller

    Grand Marshal

    National progressive talk radio host

  • Tonya Martin, 2011 Female Community Grand Marshal and singer, with long platinum hair and a jeweled ring, hand to chin

    Tonya Martin

    Female Community Grand Marshal

    Legislative analyst for Councilman Dee Andrews; singer

  • The Trevor Project logo

    The Trevor Project

    Morris Kight Political Grand Marshal

    Crisis and suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth

2010

5 Grand Marshals

  • Alan Lowenthal, 2004 Grand Marshal, smiling in glasses, a dark suit and striped tie beside an American flag

    Alan Lowenthal

    Whitey Littlefield Bridge Building Award

    California State Senator

  • Gail Powell

    Female Community Grand Marshal

  • Gerrie Schipske, 2010 Political Grand Marshal and Long Beach councilmember, smiling in glasses and a navy jacket

    Gerrie Schipske

    Political Grand Marshal

    Long Beach Councilmember

  • Michael Barber, 2010 Community Grand Marshal, in a blue blazer and light blue shirt

    Michael Barber

    Community Grand Marshal

  • Robert Garcia, 2010 Political Grand Marshal, smiling in a dark suit and red tie beside an American flag

    Robert Garcia

    Political Grand Marshal

    Long Beach Councilmember

2009

5 Grand Marshals

  • Gavin Newsom, 2009 Political Grand Marshal, then Mayor of San Francisco, in a dark suit and tie beside a California flag

    Gavin Newsom

    Political Grand Marshal

    Mayor of San Francisco

  • John Morris, 2009 Whitey Littlefield Bridge Building Award honoree and founder of Mum's and Smooth's Sports Grille, smiling in a patterned shirt

    John Morris

    Whitey Littlefield Bridge Building Award

    Founder of Mum's and Smooth's Sports Grille

  • Robin Tyler and Diane Olson, 2009 Grand Marshals and plaintiffs in California's same-sex marriage case, cheek to cheek and smiling

    Robin Tyler and Diane Olson

    Grand Marshal

    Plaintiffs in the California same-sex marriage lawsuit

  • Rev. Sunshine Daye, 2009 Female Community Grand Marshal, smiling in a navy pinstripe blazer

    Rev. Sunshine Daye

    Female Community Grand Marshal

  • Todd Turley, 2009 Male Community Grand Marshal and Long Beach realtor, smiling in a teal shirt outdoors

    Todd Turley

    Male Community Grand Marshal

    Long Beach realtor

2008

7 Grand Marshals

  • Chuck “Hoppie” Hopkins, 2008 Whitey Littlefield Bridge Building Award honoree, in glasses and a dark polo with a Long Beach logo

    Chuck Hopkins (Hoppie)

    Whitey Littlefield Bridge Building Award

    City of Long Beach special events staff; retired fire inspector

  • Justin Rudd, Long Beach Pride Community Grand Marshal and community organizer, smiling in a white shirt against a sunny green field

    Justin Rudd

    Male Community Grand Marshal

    Founder, Community Action Team

  • Kimberlee Woods, 2008 Female Community Grand Marshal and executive director of The Center Long Beach, smiling in a black top

    Kimberlee Woods

    Female Community Grand Marshal

    Executive Director, The Center Long Beach

  • Kurt Knutsson, 2008 Grand Marshal and TV technology reporter, grinning over an open laptop

    Kurt Knutsson

    Grand Marshal

    Television technology reporter

  • Nikki (Keith Compton), drag performer and 2008 Special Recognition Grand Marshal, in a jeweled crown, crystal collar and black fur

    Nikki (Keith Compton)

    Special Recognition Grand Marshal

    Drag performer; former Empress 29

  • Suja Lowenthal, 2008 Morris Kight Political Grand Marshal and Long Beach councilmember, smiling in a black blazer

    Suja Lowenthal

    Morris Kight Political Grand Marshal

    Long Beach Councilmember

  • Yana L. Horvatich and Lisa R. Turvey, 2008 Special Recognition Grand Marshals, smiling side by side in front of a landscape painting

    Yana L. Horvatich & Lisa R. Turvey

    Special Recognition Grand Marshal

    LAPD officers; founders of Partner's Security Management

2007

6 Grand Marshals

  • Golden State Peace Officers Association logo

    Golden State Peace Officers Association & Sergeant Rico Fernandez

    Special Recognition Grand Marshal

    First openly gay male officer in Long Beach Police Department

  • Heidi Hamilton, 2007 Special Recognition Grand Marshal and radio co-host, in a brown tweed vest and pendant necklace

    Heidi Hamilton

    Special Recognition Grand Marshal

    Co-host, Frosty, Heidi and Frank radio show

  • City of Long Beach seal, Incorporated 1897, honoring the Long Beach City Council as 2007 Political Grand Marshal

    Long Beach City Council

    Morris Kight Political Grand Marshal

    Honored for unanimous resolution supporting same-sex civil marriage

  • Maria Angel Macias

    Female Community Grand Marshal

    Administrative aide to Sixth District Councilwoman Laura Richardson

  • Ray Lowen, 2007 Male Community Grand Marshal and Long Beach artist, smiling in a navy cap and light blue striped shirt

    Ray Lowen

    Male Community Grand Marshal

    Long Beach artist and community activist

  • Suzanne Westenhoefer, comedian and 2007 Grand Marshal, smiling broadly in a brown zip jacket

    Suzanne Westenhoefer

    Grand Marshal

    Comedian

2006

6 Grand Marshals

  • Charles Williams

    Grand Marshal

  • Debrah Rabonza

    Community Grand Marshal

  • Lee Glaze

    Community Grand Marshal

  • Roberto Uranga, 2006 Political Grand Marshal, smiling with a gray mustache in a dark suit and blue patterned tie

    Roberto Uranga

    Political Grand Marshal

    Long Beach Community College Board of Trustees

  • Roger Reiger

    Whitey Littlefield Bridge Building Award

    Long Beach Transit

  • Tonia Reyes Uranga, 2006 Political Grand Marshal, smiling in a navy pinstripe jacket and pearl necklace

    Tonia Reyes Uranga

    Political Grand Marshal

    Long Beach City Councilwoman, 7th District

2005

2 Grand Marshals

  • Beverly O'Neill, 2005 Grand Marshal and Mayor of Long Beach, smiling in a royal blue jacket

    Beverly O'Neill

    Grand Marshal

    Mayor of Long Beach

  • Lorelai Kude

    Whitey Littlefield Bridge Building Award

    Charter Cable

2004

1 Grand Marshal

  • Alan Lowenthal, 2004 Grand Marshal, smiling in glasses, a dark suit and striped tie beside an American flag

    Alan Lowenthal

    Grand Marshal

    Assemblymember

2003

6 Grand Marshals

  • Gloria Allred, 2003 Grand Marshal, smiling in a red and brown houndstooth coat

    Gloria Allred

    Grand Marshal

  • JoAnn Burns

    Whitey Littlefield Bridge Building Award

  • Marsha Naify, 2003 Female Community Grand Marshal, smiling in a pink striped shirt against a stone wall

    Marsha Naify

    Female Community Grand Marshal

  • Ruth “Mom” Hilderbrandt, 2003 Special Recognition Grand Marshal, smiling in glasses and a blue top

    Ruth (Mom) Hilderbrandt

    Special Recognition Grand Marshal

  • Sander (Sandy) Miller

    Male Community Grand Marshal

  • Sheila Kuehl, 1999 Grand Marshal, smiling in a pale green jacket and dangling earrings

    Sheila James Kuehl

    Morris Kight Political Grand Marshal

    California State Senator

2002

7 Grand Marshals

  • Herb Wesson, 2002 Political Grand Marshal, smiling in glasses, a tan suit and a copper tie

    Herb Wesson

    Political Grand Marshal

    Assembly Member

  • Jenny Oropeza, 2002 Political Grand Marshal, smiling outdoors in sunglasses, a blue top and a chunky white necklace

    Jenny Oropeza

    Political Grand Marshal

    Assembly Member

  • Lee Rubio

    Community Grand Marshal

    Past Padua House resident manager; community volunteer

  • Margy Slavin & Wynell Yow

    Community Grand Marshal

    Owners of "The Porch"; AIDS Walk Long Beach co-chairs

  • Morris Kight, 2002 Grand Marshal and co-founder of Christopher Street West, seated in a dark jacket in a sepia portrait

    Morris Kight

    Grand Marshal

    Longtime gay activist; co-founded Christopher Street West

  • Norm Reed

    Special Recognition Grand Marshal

  • Ron & Sherry Cagle

    Whitey Littlefield Bridge Building Award

    PFLAG members and AIDS community volunteers

2001

4 Grand Marshals

  • Christine Kehoe, 2001 Political Grand Marshal, smiling in glasses and a patterned scarf in a black-and-white portrait

    Christine Kehoe

    Political Grand Marshal

  • Chuck Huston

    Community Grand Marshal

  • Jean Shapen & Patty Moore

    Community Grand Marshal

  • Steve & Denise Hortel

    Whitey Littlefield Bridge Building Award

1999

1 Grand Marshal

  • Sheila Kuehl, 1999 Grand Marshal, smiling in a pale green jacket and dangling earrings

    Sheila Kuehl

    Grand Marshal

    Openly lesbian Assemblywoman and former child actor

1996

3 Grand Marshals

  • Candace Gingrich, 1996 Grand Marshal, laughing in an orange headband and white sleeveless shirt against a brick wall

    Candace Gingrich

    Grand Marshal

    Daughter of House Speaker Newt Gingrich

  • Connie Hamilton

    Community Grand Marshal

  • Norm Reed

    Community Grand Marshal

1993

1 Grand Marshal

  • Judi Doyle, co-founder of Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride, smiling in a floral shirt and hoop earrings beside a rainbow flag

    Judi Doyle

    Community Grand Marshal

    Long Beach Pride co-founder

1992

2 Grand Marshals

  • Rev. Mary “Dusty” Pruitt of MCC Long Beach, 1992 Community Grand Marshal, smiling in a black-and-white portrait

    Rev. Mary “Dusty” Pruitt

    Community Grand Marshal

    MCC Long Beach

  • Tom Nolan

    Grand Marshal

    Congressional candidate

1990

1 Grand Marshal

  • Dr. Virginia Uribe, 1990 Grand Marshal and founder of LAUSD Project 10, smiling in glasses and a blue patterned top

    Dr. Virginia Uribe

    Grand Marshal

    Educator; founded LAUSD Project 10 for LGBT youth

1987

1 Grand Marshal

Honored the No on Prop 64 campaign.

  • No On 64 graphic in navy on yellow: Stop LaRouche, California, 1986, honoring the 1987 Grand Marshal

    No on Prop 64

    Grand Marshal

1986

1 Grand Marshal

  • Harry Hay, 1986 Grand Marshal and founder of the Mattachine Society, in a black-and-white close-up wearing a cap and glasses

    Harry Hay

    Grand Marshal

    Founder of the Mattachine Society

Help us complete the honor roll. We are still looking for the Grand Marshals of 1984, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998 and 2000, and for photos of several honorees above. If you marched, kept a program book or have a picture, email info@longbeachpride.com. There was no in-person parade in 2020 or 2021.

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