JamesG
03-17-2026, 07:13 PM
"Somebody, Somewhere" Star Jeff Hiller Named L.A. Pride Parade Grand Marshal (EXCLUSIVE)
by Kennedy French
March 17, 2026
Emmy-winning actor and comedian Jeff Hiller will serve as the celebrity grand marshal of the L.A. Pride Parade, organizers announced on Tuesday.
The 56th annual celebration will take place June 14, under the theme “Rise With Pride.” The event is produced by the Christopher Street West Association, the nonprofit behind the world’s first permitted LGBTQ+ pride parade in 1970.
Civil rights attorney Mia Yamamoto serves as community grand marshal and the late Shirley Raines, who died earlier this year, will be honored as the legacy grand marshal.
“‘Rise With Pride’ is more than a theme, it’s a responsibility,” said CSW board president Lawrence Carroll in a statement. “Our focus is on accessibility, sustainability and innovation. L.A. Pride is rooted in service.”
The parade route will begin at Sunset Boulevard and Highland Avenue before traveling through Hollywood Boulevard and Cahuenga Boulevard. Alongside the parade, the free Pride Village festival will return, featuring performances, community organizations and local vendors.
https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/jeff-hiller-celebrity-grand-marshal-2026-la-pride-parade-1236690438/
by Kennedy French
March 17, 2026
Emmy-winning actor and comedian Jeff Hiller will serve as the celebrity grand marshal of the L.A. Pride Parade, organizers announced on Tuesday.
The 56th annual celebration will take place June 14, under the theme “Rise With Pride.” The event is produced by the Christopher Street West Association, the nonprofit behind the world’s first permitted LGBTQ+ pride parade in 1970.
Civil rights attorney Mia Yamamoto serves as community grand marshal and the late Shirley Raines, who died earlier this year, will be honored as the legacy grand marshal.
“‘Rise With Pride’ is more than a theme, it’s a responsibility,” said CSW board president Lawrence Carroll in a statement. “Our focus is on accessibility, sustainability and innovation. L.A. Pride is rooted in service.”
The parade route will begin at Sunset Boulevard and Highland Avenue before traveling through Hollywood Boulevard and Cahuenga Boulevard. Alongside the parade, the free Pride Village festival will return, featuring performances, community organizations and local vendors.
https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/jeff-hiller-celebrity-grand-marshal-2026-la-pride-parade-1236690438/