Queens Pride Parade 2025: Honoring Lawmakers Jessica Gonzalez Rojas & Catalina Cruz as Grand Marshals

Honoring Local Leaders

• 👑 Queens Assembly members Jessica Gonzalez Rojas and Catalina Cruz have been named Grand Marshals for the 2025 Queens Pride Parade.
• 💡 They are recognized as extraordinary leaders at the forefront of the fight for LGBTQ equality and justice.

Legislative Efforts and Support

• 🤝 The assembly members collaborate on legislation and funding, including efforts to enhance protections for providers of gender-affirming care.
• 🏥 They have supported organizations like the AIDS Center of Queens County, helping them provide essential services such as housing, food, and emotional support.
• 🏠 The AIDS Center of Queens County serves as a safe space for young LGBTQ community members who may not have support from their families.

Theme of Defiant Joy

• 🏳️‍🌈 This year's parade theme is "defiant joy", reflecting the community's resilience and mutual support.
• ✨ The Queens community is described as one that supports each other, making Queens Pride the "best pride."

Parade Details

• 📣 The Grand Marshals express pride in championing the diversity of Queens as they lead the parade.
• 📍 The parade will take place on Sunday, starting at noon in Jackson Heights.
• 📺 CBS News New York will feature a float in the parade.