Obama Named Honorary Grand Marshall for Gay Pride Parade

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Honolulu Pride, a LGBTQIA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Asexual & Ally) advocacy organization, has named grand marshals for the 2012 Honolulu Pride Parade and Celebration, set for June 2 in Waikiki.

They include President Barack Obama, who was named an honorary grand marshall.

Grand marshalls include Farrington High School’s Gay-Straight Alliance,Mitch Kahle of Hawaii Citizens for the Separation of State and Church and Sister Joan Chatfield of Maryknoll.

Press release quote from Michael Golojuch. Jr., Chair of Honolulu Pride:

These amazing individuals, organizations and businesses have had a significant impact in Hawaii’s LGBTQIA community and our on-going struggle for justice and equality. We are grateful for everything that each of the Grand Marshals has done and continues to do, as we all work towards full equality.

Car from Tapa’s Restaurant and Lanai Bar, a gay bar in Waikiki.

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