I am thrilled to be a part of both events as they are a wonderful celebration of independence and self-confidence. Also known as the name of the Pride, the Los Angeles gay pride March was born in 2000. Like their New York counterparts, the Los Angeles Police Department often targeted LGBT people through entrapment, intimidation. “I have been an active advocate of the LGBT community and am wholly committed to supporting individuality and being comfortable in one’s own skin. Sure, the Stonewall Riots of 1969 in New York City get all the glory, but ten years earlier there was a small, nearly forgotten uprising to which the movement’s roots can also be traced: Cooper Donuts in Los Angeles. Featuring Big Queer Convo, panels, and workshops, a VarieTy Show, and. “It’s such an honor to be a part of both LA and NYC PRIDE celebrations this year,” says Lovato. A virtual celebration of the TGI/ENBY+ community presented by the Los Angeles LGBT Center. On June 29, Lovato will head east to headline perform at NYC Pride’s legendary Dance on the Pier on Pier 26 in Tribeca. On June 8th, the multi-platinum selling recording artist will join the LA PRIDE Parade as Grand Marshal and her participation will include a special performance. In honor of the 45th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, two of the largest Pride events in the world- LA PRIDE and NYC PRIDE-have joined forces to announce the participation of one of the biggest names in Hollywood in this year’s LGBT Pride celebrations, Demi Lovato.
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Join Demi Lovato as Grand Marshal along the festive parade route.
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LA Pride is just around the corner, June 6th-8th, 2014.