INTERPRIDE TO HONOR JOEL KIM BOOSTER, FRAN DRESCHER, LAITH ASHLEY, AND PRIDE 365 AT THE INAUGURAL INTERPRIDE GLOBAL GALA ON APRIL 29
InterPride Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary with Inaugural Global Gala Hosted By Jai Rodriguez with Special Performances by Deborah Cox and Coco Montrese
WHAT: InterPride, the non-profit organization that licenses the iconic WorldPride™ brand, will be honoring Joel Kim Booster, Fran Drescher, Laith Ashley, and Pride 365 at the inaugural InterPride Global Gala for their collective efforts in bringing LGBTQ+ issues into the cultural consciousness. The inaugural InterPride Global Gala will bring together LGBTQ+ icons and activists to celebrate InterPride’s 40 years of activism and education.
WHO:
Confirmed guests to walk the red carpet include (with additional talent to be confirmed):
Performances/Host
- Jai Rodriguez – Host (Actor, Musician)
- Deborah Cox – Performer (Singer, Songwriter)
- Coco Montrese – Performer (RuPauls Drag Race and Miss Gay America 2010)
- Mortasay – Performing
Honorees/Presenters
- Joel Kim Booster – InterPride Spotlight Award recipient (Fire Island, Loot)
- Laith Ashley – InterPride Trailblazer Award recipient (Model, Actor)
- Brian Michael Smith (The L Word, 9-1-1: Lone Star)
Event Guests
- Lea Robinson (A League of their Own)
- Ron Funches (Trolls, Jexi, Loot)
- Sepi Shyne (West Hollywood Mayor)
WHEN: Saturday, April 29, 2023
6:45 pm Program begins
9:00 pm After Party in the Bardot
WHERE: Avalon Hollywood Theater and Bardot Lounge, 1735 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028. Media will enter through the front of the venue and queue in the VIP/media line.
About InterPride: InterPride brings together Pride organizations from around the world, as well as regional, national, and local Pride networks, therefore contributing to the global coordination of Pride efforts. InterPride has over 375 member organizations in over 70 countries. Its work impacts millions worldwide through our members. InterPride is also the owner and licensor of the WorldPride™ brand, and InterPod, The Global Voices of Pride Podcast, the official podcast powered by InterPride.
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