![]() Pride parade (a separate event from the WeHo parade) is scheduled to take place in Hollywood on June 12 and will feature colorful floats, marchers, live performers, classic cars and more. ![]() Some of Burke's family are expected to attend Friday's game. Burke played for the Dodgers and A's in the 1970s. The team will also celebrate the life of former Dodger outfielder Glenn Burke, Major League Baseball's first openly gay player. ![]() Some fans will receive a commemorative LGBTQ+ Dodger game jersey. On Friday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers will host their ninth annual Pride Night at Dodger Stadium, and for the first time in franchise history, the team will take the field with custom on-field caps as they face the New York Mets. Other Gay Pride activities are also planned in the L.A. With more than 40% of residents identifying as members of the LGBTQ community, West Hollywood describes itself as being home to one of the largest Pride celebrations in Southern California. “Pride events give the diverse LGBTQ community a place to advocate for equality as well as a place to celebrate exactly who they are - exactly who they were meant to be.” “Pride celebrations have always been more than festivals or parades,” said West Hollywood Mayor Lauren Meister, in a statement. The parade will also feature appearances from Janelle Monáe, the parade’s grand marshal, and reality star JoJo Siwa.
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