After high-profile concerts in the Park, LA Pride wraps up Sunday with march through Hollywood

, who died at age 67 in October when he suffered a heart attack while driving in Hollywood, will serve as the “Legacy Grand Marshal,” a new designation that will “posthumously celebrate those who have made an everlasting impact on the hearts and lives of our community,” according to Christopher Street West. A group of Jordan’s relatives and friends will ride in the parade in a custom vehicle.

“We are overjoyed by Christopher Street West’s heartfelt recognition to name Leslie as LA Pride’s Legacy Grand Marshal,” Jordan’s sister, Jana “Cricket” Jordan, said in a statement. “This honor further solidifies the positive impact he made in the world, but more importantly for the LGBTQ+ community. His spirit continues to bring love and light.”

The ACLU of Southern California was chosen as the “Community Grand Marshal” for the parade to recognize its 100th anniversary “of fighting for LGBTQ+ civil fights.” Organizers of LA Pride noted that the ACLU helped Christopher Street West sue the city in 1970 so it could obtain a parade permit for the first Pride Parade.Sunday’s parade will be followed at noon by festivities at LA Pride Village along Hollywood Boulevard between Vine and Gower streets.

“This incredible event advocates for diversity, inclusivity and equality, so I’m honored to perform,” the singer said in a statement. In addition to music, the festival included dozens of local vendors and LGBTQ+ exhibitors, bars, merchandise sales, food, an Erotic City for “the leather community” and an area for “the sober community.”

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