2012 Long Beach Pride Parade
Sunday, May 20, 2012 - Step-off at 10:30 a.m.

2012 Long Beach Pride Parade

Sunday, May 20, 2012 - Step-off at 10:30a.m.

Kickoff at Parade Central
Early arrivers who show their pride could receive FREE ADMISSION to the 2012 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 Zenway gets your body moving with music and giveaways.

9:45 a.m.
Fun with the 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 Zenway celebrates with interactive crowd games and more high-energy music. Meet parade commentator’ community person Sunshine Daye, on street announcer Justin Rudd and community supporter John Edmond as they guide you through all the entries one by one. Be sure to stay tuned after the parade for more giveaways and fun!

Congratulation 2011 Winning Parade Entries

Pride Award

Rainbow Award
Long Beach Pride, Inc
Stonewall Award
Club Ripples
Presidents Award

Parade Commentators
Joseph Olney (Parade Start), Sunshine Daye and John Edmond (Parade Central), Justin Rudd (On Street Announcer), and DJ Zenway (Parade Pre-Show and Parade End)

Parade Committee
Michael L. Dixon, Kevin Maez, Kimberly Porter, Lisa Henderson. Vanessa Romain, Ellen Ward, Mark Acosta, Tonya Martin, Angie Martin, Dani, DJ Zenway, Francisco Rodriguez, Melissa Lopez, Susan Jasper, Robert Navarro, Suzy, SAF, REDGATE, Manny Lemos, Rick Motkus, Mark Rogers, and Nick Guerro.

Parade Central Production Staff
Lisa Henderson and Kristin Henderson.
Parade Judges
Susan Gonzalez, Spencer Carey, Clara Rodarte.

Special Thank You to Mr. Todd Turley for hosting the VIP breakfast.
Special thank you to Tonya and Angie Martin for handling the VIP’s for pride this year.