Monáe will be honored as the icon of the Grand Marshal of the parade. While Shiva will join as the icon of the next generation of WeHo Pride.
In June, Janelle Monáe and JoJo Siwa will headline the upcoming West Hollywood Pride parade. The city announced in a press acquittance Thursday.
The Grammy-nominate 36-year-old singer will be honore. As the iconic Grand Marshal of Parade “because he continues to inspire the world with his extraordinary art and advocacy. At the same time, Gray, 19, will be add to the next generation. WeHo Pride Icon.
“The City of West Hollywood is enthusiastic to make #WeHoPride for our community this year. Our incredible icons Janelle Monáe also JoJo Siwa truly reflect our city’s core values,” said West Hollywood Mayor Lauren Meister. “Celebrations of pride are always more than just a festival or a parade. Pride events provide the diverse LGBTQ community with a place to speak out for equality also a place to celebrate who they are, who they should be.”
Jeff Consoletti, Founder and CEO of JJLA, Executive Producer of WeHo Pride, added, “This year. The first WeHo Pride Parade will feature diverse voices Janelle Monáe and JoJo Siwa increasing the visibility of everyone respecting their platform to use the community. “
Taking place June 3-5, the WeHo Pride weekend outing includes free street. Also art exhibitions and OUTLOUD: Raising Voices, a three-day concert series focusing on LGBTQ+ headliners Jessie J, Years & Years, Marina, also Lil Kim with nearly 50 other shows.
The official parade is scheduled for Sunday 5 June.
In an episode of Red Table Talk published in April, the favorite musician and actor revealed that he identified. As non-binary and told the Los Angeles Times that he would use the pronouns he and she in the future.