February 17, 2025 The Newspaper Serving LGBT Los Angeles

LGBTQ Marching Band Performs During Thanksgiving Day Parade For First Time In History

The Lesbian and Gay Big Apple Corps, an LGBTQ marching band, performed during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade making it the first LGBTQ marching band to perform for the first time in the parades 96 year history. 

Due to the Carona-Virus pandemic, many questioned whether Macy’s would be awing audiences in the streets of New York City by putting on the parade which has been watched on television by over 20 million people and over 3 million spectators have gathered to see the phenomenal spectacle in person. 

This year, with some adjustments, the event was not cancelled however it was only aired on television, pre-taped and pared-down. 

Viewers were delighted to see the signature balloons such as Ronald McDonald and Sinclair’s Dino along with floats and performances, though there were fewer participants this year.

In addition to the traditional performances one stood out in particular. The Lesbian and Gay Big Apple Corps (LGBAC), one of the first all-queer band groups ever in the country and local to NYC, became the first LGBTQ marching band to partake in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade ever.

With COVID-19, parade organizers opted to only select local bands this year to lower the risk of putting on the beloved, nationally-televised parade. The number of participants were limited (with reports of up to 88%) and those selected had to be New York or tri-state area residents.

The LGBAC was founded in 1979, proudly “ten years after the Stonewall riots.” According to its biography, it was the first LGBTQ band in New York City, and only the third in the United States.

They are now a 501(c)3 non-profit, partially supported by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, and sport over 250 members between its marching band and additional symphonic band.

Related Posts

(Video) Enjoy Beach Proximity and Prime Amenities at Ocean View Hotel

February 17, 2025

February 17, 2025

For More Info, Go To Oceanviewsantamonica.com For More Info, Go To https://t.co/1RJBAOG3rO pic.twitter.com/1KlN8OZQeO — Palisades News (@PalisadesNewsLA) February 17, 2025

Transgender Man Found Dead in New York Field After Torture; Five Arrested for Murder

February 16, 2025

February 16, 2025

Brutal Murder of Transgender Man in Upstate New York Sickens Officials After the Trump administration has continued to target transgender...

Iconic Gloria Vanderbilt Estate Hits the Market for the First Time in 72 Years

February 16, 2025

February 16, 2025

Historic Beverly Hills Mansion With Star-Studded Past Listed at $16.5 Million For the first time in 72 years, the historic...

Get Your Collector’s Edition of Anora Screenplay This Week

February 16, 2025

February 16, 2025

Exclusive Giveaway at Top Indie Bookstores in Los Angeles Neon is celebrating the success of Anora by partnering with independent...

State Farm Faces Scrutiny Over Emergency Rate Hike Request From State Official

February 16, 2025

February 16, 2025

Commissioner Lara Demands Answers on Financial Stability and Consumer Impact California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has responded to State Farm’s...

Anger Rises Over The Erasure of Transgender and Queer People From National Park Website

February 13, 2025

February 13, 2025

Trump Administration Tries to Deny LGBTQ+ History  GLAAD and The Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative have condemned the Trump administration’s...

UCLA Suspends Pro-Palestinian Student Groups Following Protest at UC Regent’s Home

February 13, 2025

February 13, 2025

Chancellor Cites Potential Student Code Violations; Student Groups Reject Allegations UCLA has suspended two pro-Palestinian student organizations following a protest...

Flash Flood Warning Issued for Burn Areas, LAFD Officer Swept off Road by Debris

February 13, 2025

February 13, 2025

Storm Damage Closes Pacific Coast Highway, Officials Urge Caution Not even members of the LAFD are being spared from the...

Here are Your Last Minute Ideas if You Still Haven’t Planned Your Valentine’s Day Date

February 13, 2025

February 13, 2025

Luscious Cookies, Delightful Drinks, Full Dinners at Home or In House, We’ve Got Them Okay, maybe you have been a...

Beloved Baldwin Hills Family-Owned Restaurant Post & Beam to Close After 13 Years

February 12, 2025

February 12, 2025

Community Icon Shuts Doors as Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza Redevelopment  In yet another loss for the Los Angeles culinary community,...

Santa Monica Hotel Event Space Offers Affordability, Accessibility

February 12, 2025

February 12, 2025

Elevate Your Events with Versatile Venues and Exceptional Service Coastal stays and eclectic event spaces don’t have to be expensive....

Flour Pizzeria & Cafe to Bring Brooklyn-Style Pizza to Brentwood This Week

February 12, 2025

February 12, 2025

Family-Owned Favorite from the Palisades to Open on San Vicente  Flour Pizzeria & Cafe, a restaurant from Pacific Palisades run...

LA Attorney Who Represented Rodney King Sentenced to Prison for Tax Evasion Scheme

February 12, 2025

February 12, 2025

Milton C. Grimes Ordered To Serve Time in Prison and Pay Restitution Milton C. Grimes, a longtime Los Angeles attorney,...

ART& 2025: NeueHouse Unveils Inspiring Lineup Celebrating Feminine Leadership

February 11, 2025

February 11, 2025

Four-Day Event in Venice Beach Explores Creativity, Activism, and Cultural Impact NeueHouse has unveiled the schedule for ART& 2025, a...

Free Sandbags Available for West Hollywood Residents Ahead of Heavy Rain

February 11, 2025

February 11, 2025

City Distributes Sandbags to Help Protect Homes and Businesses from Flooding West Hollywood residents and businesses can receive free sandbags...