De Blasio makes history as Grand Marshal of Brooklyn’s Pride Parade
Mayor de Blasio made history over the weekend when he led Brooklyn’s Twilight Pride Parade as one of the four grand marshals, making him the first New York City mayor to lead an LGBT pride event.
“This was a huge year for us,” said Mickey Heller, organizer of the Twilight Pride Parade. “Not only has the parade grown larger in size, but for the first time ever having the mayor leading a pride parade as grand marshal. It’s wonderful to have his support. Bill is from Brooklyn — this is his home and it’s great to see that he supports us.”
De Blasio was not the only local politician at the event. Also serving as grand marshals were Public Advocate Letitia James, Borough President Eric Adams and City Councilmember Carlos Menchaca, who is the first openly-gay New York City council member from Brooklyn.