Christopher Street West

National Gay and Lesbian Task Force to be honored for 40 years of activism by LA Pride

SDGLN Staff
May 23rd, 2013

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force will be honored as the 2013 Community Grand Marshal at this year's Los Angeles LGBT Pride Parade, taking place June 9 in West Hollywood.

Each year Christopher Street West (CSW) - the producers of LA Pride - acknowledges the work of one particular organization and this year chose the Task Force in honor of its 40th anniversary and the organization's mission to build the grassroots power of the LGBT community.

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Lil' Kim, Molly Ringwald headline L.A. Pride celebration this weekend

Ben Cartwright - SDGLN Staff Writer
June 8th, 2012

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – The Pride season is in full swing with Los Angeles’ annual celebration happening this weekend in West Hollywood.

The 42nd annual Christopher Street West Celebration is one of the largest Pride events in the nation and includes a two-day festival, Pride parade, and several other community events.

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VIDEOS: This weekend's LA Pride Parade to honor veterans; first-ever Purple Party celebrates women

Ben Cartwright - SDGLN Staff Writer
June 10th, 2011

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- As the "pride season" continues in Southern California, the next stop on the circuit is this weekend's Los Angeles Pride, also known as Christopher Street West (CSW), which kicks off today through Sunday.

Held in West Hollywood, Los Angeles Pride is one of the largest pride celebrations in the nation, attracting hundreds of thousands of local Los Angelenos and visitors alike.

Breaking news: Johnny Weir named grand marshal of L.A. Gay Pride Parade

SDGLN Staff
May 25th, 2011

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- Olympic figure skating star Johnny Weir has been named grand marshal of the L.A. Gay Pride Parade, which will roll out on June 12 along Santa Monica Boulevard.

The star of “Be Good Johnny Weir” on Logo is an advocate for gay rights.

"Johnny lives a life with a defined purpose, is dedicated to helping young people and is not afraid to be himself, sometimes not always an easy thing for a world-class athlete,” said Rodney Scott, board president of Christopher Street West, which sponsors the parade and festival.