Grand Marshals have been a part of the Atlanta Pride Parade since 1992. While the criteria has changed over the years and the number of Grand Marshals each year has fluctuated, make no mistake – to be a Grand Marshal of the Atlanta Pride Parade, is a true honor. Below is a list of those who have carried this prestigious title.
2023
Danielle Bonanno
Aubri Escalera
All-1-Family
Jim Farmer
Sergio Mendez
Voices of Note
Jon Santos
Georgia Voice
Toni-Michelle Williams
2022
Due to the pandemic cancellation of the Festival in 2021, the elected 2021 Grand Marshals were recognized and allowed to participated in the 2022 Parade. No additional Grand Marshals were added in 2022.
2021
Gerald Bostock
Dr. Valeria Cantos
Gabrielle Claiborne
Out Front Theatre Company
Policing Alternatives & Diversion (PAD) Initiative
Renee Montgomery
Rhea Wunsch
Honorary Grand Marshal
Elaine Hendrix
Although organizers of the Parade and Festival cancelled the event due to a surge in COVID-19 cases; the Atlanta Pride Committee had voted on Grand Marshals and did in fact acknowledge them virtually.
2020
No Parade or Festival due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
2019
Dr. Annise Mabry
Rev. Dr. Beth LaRocca-Pitts
Chanel Haley
Emily Halden Brown
Feroza Syed
Rev. Kimberly Jackson
Latino LinQ
Raksha
Royce Mann
The Honorable Stacey Abrams, Fmr. GA Democratic Governor nominee
Stephanie Cho
Thrive SS
2018
Micky Bee
Monica Helms
Rabbi Joshua Lesser
Scott Titshaw
Craig Washington
Angels in Action / Shane Garner
Black Mama’s Bailout
The Ponce Center (formerly known as the Grady IDP)
2017
David Cowan
Holiday Simmons
Jamie Roberts
Jerry Gonzales
Joan Garner
Sandy Lane
Atlanta Harm Reduction Coalition
Planned Parenthood
Vox Teen
2016
Anne Barr
Simone Bell
Cheryl Courtney Evans
David Hayward
For the Kid
Leonardo Martinez
Out on Film
PFLAG
Estrella Sanchez
Anneliese Singh
SnapCo (Solutions Not Punishment Coalition)
Southerners On New Ground
2015
Atlanta Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
Swami Jaya Devi Bhagavati
Stefani Blackmon
Ulester Douglas
La Trina P. Jackson
Raynae’ Jones
Gus Kaufman, Jr., Ph.D.
Tracee McDaniel
Daniel Ashley Pierce
Southern Jewish Resource Center for Gender and Sexual Diversity (SOJOURN)
Charles Henry Stevens
Trans* and Friends
Honorary Grand Marshals
Sam Brinton
Esera Tualo
2014
Faisal Alam
Michael Bishop
Avery Chandler
RayShawn Chandler
Stephanie Guilloud
Dr. Christopher Innis
Tony Kearney
Sheila Merritt
Arlene Noriega, Ph.D.
Ria Pell
Ruby Redd
Michael D. Shutt
Jennifer Sisson
Shelton Stroman
Shane Thomas
Elizabeth Wurz
Krista Wurz
Georgia Safe Schools Coalition
The Southern Regional Office of Lambda Legal
2013
Dr. Christina Bucher
Lorraine Fontana
Mark S. King
Evelyn Mims
Charles Stephens
Atlanta Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
Charis Circle
Honorary Grand Marshals
Daniel Hernandez Jr.
Del Shores
Sheriff Lupe Valdez
2012
Vandy Beth Glenn
Jeff Graham
Danny Ingram
Dr. Julie Kubala
Rev. Joshua Noblitt
Anita Rae Strange
Alpha Chapter of Sigma Omega Phi Fraternity, Inc.
The Armorettes
Honorary Grand Marshals
Ben Cohen, MBE
Stuart Milk
2011
Lynn Barfield
Dee Dee Chamblee
Duchess Claud
Paulina Hernandez
Topher Payne
Rick Westbrook
HIV/AIDS organizations
2010
Legislative 40
Education 40
Community Builder 40
2009
Pastor Chris Glaser
APD Ofc. Dani Lee Harris
2008
Shonia Brown
Scott Turner Schofield
2007
Aida Rentas
Rev. Brad Schmelling
Honorary Grand Marshals
Susan Ashley Stanton
2006
Rev. Antonio Jones
Kerry Pacer
Honorary Grand Marshal
Judy Shepherd
2005
Shelley Emerson
Philip Rafshoon
Honorary Grand Marshals
Berl Boykin
Gail Cowie
Annette Hatton
Nancy McNair
2004
Mary Anne Adams
Allen Thornell
Honorary Grand Marshals
Judy Colb
The Armorettes
2003
Linda Ellis
Jim Marks (a.k.a. Bubba D. Licious)
Honorary Grand Marshals
Susan Borden
Doug Johnson
Erin Musslewhite
Esera Tualo
Bill Weaver
2002
Melissa Carter
Guy Pujol
Honorary Grand Marshals
Elizabeth Birch
John Carroll
NYPD Ofc. Carol Paukner
Rev. Troy Perry
2001
Kecia Cunningham
Rep. Karla Drenner
Frank Puckett
2000
Mona Bennett
Comm. Nancy Boxill
Charlie Brown
Ray Brewer
Mayor Bill Campbell
Chris Cash
Bev Cook
Lynn Cothren
Mary Davis
Juliet De La Cruz
Dallas Denny
Rev. Renee DuBose
Sen. Vincent Fort
Jim Heverly
Gene Holloway
Richy Howard
Kenneth Johnson
Rep. John Lewis
Eddie Owen
Raven
Herb Rehberg
Shelly Robbins
Duncan Teague
Leigh Van der Els
Ron Whalen
Tom Whitehead
Cathy Woolard
1999
Dr. Saralyn Chestnut
Jeff Graham
Philip McDonald
Chip Rowan
1998
Michael Edwards
Joan Garner
1997
Dana Ford
Rep. John Lewis
Beverly McMahon
1996
Tony Braswell
Linda Bryant
Sherry Emory
Shelly Roberts
Honorary Grand Marshals
Amanda Burse
Kristen Hall
Bruce Hayes
Sean Sasser
Kenneth Wade
1995
Maria Helena Dolan
Larry Pellegrini
Honorary Chair
Phil Wilson
1994
Pat Hussain
Jon-Ivan Weaver
Honorary Chair
Peri Jude Radecic
1993
Deana Collins
Duncan Teague
1992
Joan Garner
