LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Christopher Street West Association, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit that organized the world’s first permitted LGBTQ+ parade in 1970, has announced the theme of the 56th Annual LA Pride Parade: “Rise with Pride.”
“‘Rise with Pride’ is more than a theme, it’s a responsibility,” said Lawrence Carroll, CSW Board President. “This year especially, it’s important that we listen to our community and respond intentionally.”
The celebration will take place in Hollywood on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 11 a.m., and will air live on ABC7 and wherever you stream ABC7 Los Angeles.
The festivities will be hosted by “Good Morning America” Saturday and Sunday co-anchor and ABC News transportation correspondent Gio Benitez and ABC7 Eyewitness News anchors John Gregory, Rachel Brown and Tony Cabrera.
The live broadcast will include comprehensive coverage from ABC7 Eyewitness News reporters David González, Kevin Ozebek and Liz Nagy, who will be reporting directly from the parade route.
CSW also announced the 2026 Grand Marshals: Jeff Hiller as this year’s Celebrity Grand Marshal, Mia Yamamoto as the Community Grand Marshal, and the late Shirley Raines as the Icon Grand Marshal.
Jeff Hiller is an Emmy-winning actor and comedian, honored in 2025 with the award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy for his portrayal as “Joel” on HBO’s Somebody Somewhere. He recently guest starred on Pluribus for Apple TV+, is a recurring character on Stumble for NBC, as well as Hiro Murai’s upcoming series for Apple TV+, Widow’s Bay. Recently, Jeff was announced for a special guest star role in Elsbeth Season 3.
Mia F Yamamoto is a transgender LA-based criminal defense attorney and highly lauded LGBTQ+ civil rights activist.
Shirley “Ms. Shirley” Raines (1967-2026) was a humanitarian, activist, and the Founder of Beauty 2 the Streetz. Following the devastating loss of her young son, Raines channeled her grief into a lifelong mission of service, becoming a transformative figure in Los Angeles’ Skid Row community – where she was affectionately known by her followers and “Kings and Queens” as “Ms. Shirley.”
CSW says their visibility, courage, and lifelong commitment to authenticity reflect the enduring strength and evolution of the LGBTQIA+ community.
The LA Pride Parade route will begin at Sunset Blvd. and Highland Ave., traveling north to Hollywood Blvd., east to Cahuenga Blvd., and south back to Sunset Blvd.
Pride Village, stretching along Hollywood Boulevard from Vine Street to Gower Street, is free and open to the public. Applications for both the Parade and Pride Village are now open.
Pride Village will feature a full day of performances and programming, with talent announcements forthcoming.
The Village continues to serve as a free and open-to-the-public gathering space for celebration, community resources, local vendors, nonprofit organizations, and cultural expression.
While best known for producing the LA Pride Parade and Pride Village, the oldest Pride celebration in Southern California, CSW produces free community programming year-round through Pride 365.
Upcoming events include Trans Self-Care Sunday on March 29; the Countdown to Pride celebration and fundraiser on May 2; the second annual Christopher Street West Day on June 28 in Los Angeles County, by proclamation by the LA County Board of Supervisors; and the Salon Series, part of LA Pride’s ongoing commitment to dialogue, education, and community-building.
For more information, visit lapride.org.
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