Margaret Cho Named Icon Grand Marshall of LA Pride Parade, Leslie Jordan Posthumously Honored as Legacy Grand Marshall
thewrap.comChristopher Street West Association announced Monday.The LA Pride Parade will be held on Sunday, June 11, in Hollywood (see map below).Cho was named Icon Grand Marshall, an “individual who needs no introduction and achieved major milestones within in their career and industry.” The actress/activist recently appeared in two Netflix is a Joke comedy specials: “Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration” and “Jane Fonda & Lily Tomlin: Ladies Night Live.” She also appeared in the queer film “Fire Island” opposite Joel Kim Booster and guest-starred recently on “Call Me Kat.”“I’m thrilled and incredibly honored to be the Icon Grand Marshal,” said Cho. “We need this Pride more than ever.
I have been attending Pride celebrations since 1978 and this time around the need to celebrate as well as unite is more urgent than it has ever been.
Our love is greater than their hate.”Jordan was posthumously named Legacy Grand Marshall. The actor/activist died last October in single car accident after suffering a cardiac emergency.
Jordan received an Emmy award or his portrayal of Beverly Leslie on the queer sitcom “Will & Grace.” At the time of his death, he starred in “Call Me Kat.” His character Phil was written out of the show/given an on-air tribute.
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