May 2

May 2 InterPride Celebrates its 40th Anniversary with Star Studded Gala in Hollywood

InterPride, the non-profit organization that licenses the iconic WorldPride brand recently celebrated it’s 40th anniversary with a star-studded gala in the heart of Hollywood! Taking place at Avalon, the gala was hosted by Jai Rodriguez and honored Joel Kim Booster received the InterPride Spotlight Award, Fran Drescher was honored with the InterPride Ally Award, Laith Ashley received the Pride Trailblazer Award, and LGBTQ+ organization Pride 365 received the InterPride Champion Award at the inaugural InterPride Global Gala for their collective efforts in bringing LGBTQ+ issues into the cultural consciousness.

Laith Ashley accepts InterPride’s Trailblazer Award for his work promoting transgender visibility, at the inaugural InterPride Global Gala on April 29th. Photo Credit: Michael Melwani

“InterPride's inaugural Global Gala celebrates 40 years of bringing visibility to LGBTQ+ communities across the globe. This year, we're acknowledging community icons, allies, and activists who represent the spirit of InterPride – bringing LGBTQ+ issues to the forefront by living authentically,” shared InterPride Co-Presidents Natalie Thompson and Hadi Damien. “Joel Kim Booster, Fran Drescher, Laith Ashley, and Pride 365 are being recognized for having gone above and beyond by providing immeasurable support to the community throughout their careers.”

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Lea Robinson (A League of their Own), Sepi Shyne (West Hollywood Mayor), Frankie Grande (TV Personality), Jeff Roeher (Former Dallas Cowboy), Emma Hunton (Good Trouble) and more were in attendance as all dannced the night away to the fabulous Deborah Cox.

Frankie Grande attends the inaugural InterPride Global Gala alongside Emma Hunton. Photo Credit: Michael Melwani

For decades, InterPride has worked to achieve legal, social, and cultural equity, and to contribute to the visibility and inclusion of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and sex characteristics (SOGIESC) communities through the global Pride movement. The organization does this by helping connect, grow, and support Pride platforms globally. Following a successful WorldPride™ in Sydney, Australia, the organization will continue its mission in connecting the LGBTQIA+ community with the next WorldPride™ in Washington, DC in 2025, followed by WorldPride™ Amsterdam in 2026. InterPride’s global presence provides safe spaces and resources for the LGBTQIA+ community to thrive.