Parade

2010 Pride Parade Information

Join us Saturday morning on June 12th for one of Albuquerque most attended parades!  The parade will start at 10:30 AM from Central and Girard continuing to Central and San Pedro into Expo New Mexico.  The Pride Parade is one of the few events on Historic Route 66 so bring some water, shade, and camera for Pride fun!

About the Pride Parade?

Parade entries are judged for creativity, color (Rainbow Pride Colors), use of theme (“One Heart, One World, One Pride”) and enthusiasm of participants. Awards will be presented at PrideFest later that day on the main stage at Expo New Mexico.

About the Grand Marshal?

Mike Ruiz

New York-based photographer Mike Ruiz is best known for his high-impact, surreal brand of celebrity and fashion photography. He has worked with everyone from Betty White, Dolly Parton and Dennis Hopper to Lindsay Lohan, The Jonas Brothers and Zac Efron. His work has appeared in countless American and international magazines such as Vanity Fair, Flaunt, Conde Nast Traveler, Interview, Paper, Citizen K, Dazed and Confused, Arena, Italian Elle, Spanish and Brazilian Vogue and was a contributor to Dolce and Gabbana’s “Hollywood” book and Iman’s “The Beauty of Color” beauty book. Mike made his feature film directorial debut with Rupaul’s uproarious comedy “Starrbooty” which was a film festival favorite in 2007. He has also directed several music videos for such artists as Kelly Rowland, Kristine W and Traci Lords, Jody Watley and new pop sensation Shontelle. Mike is a founding partner of Miauhaus Studios, the elite Los Angeles photography complex featuring four full-service photo studios.  More Info at mikeruiz.com

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