Kathy Hilton Out as WeHo Pride Grand Marshal Following Community Backlash
Organizers said the decision followed community backlash over Hilton’s alleged Trump ties and a disputed slur accusation.
- On Wednesday, Kathy Hilton withdrew as Grand Marshal Icon for the 2026 WeHo Pride Parade following community backlash. City of West Hollywood officials and parade organizers announced the decision, confirming the event will proceed without a designated icon this year.
- Critics targeted Hilton's selection due to alleged ties to President Donald Trump and his MAGA movement, alongside resurfaced allegations that she used a homophobic slur during a 2022 Real Housewives of Beverly Hills trip to Aspen.
- Indigenous Pride LA canceled its participation in Sunday's parade, stating the choice did not align with their values, while social media users questioned what Hilton has "done for the community."
- Hilton called the event "monumentally important" and said her support for the LGBTQ+ community remains "unwavering," citing her 2005 experience as Grand Marshal of the LA Pride parade with daughter Paris Hilton.
- City officials expressed gratitude for the "respectful and sincere dialogue" regarding the selection, emphasizing that WeHo Pride must continue to honor the diverse voices and history of the LGBTQ+ community.
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Kathy Hilton Removed as Grand Marshal of WeHo Pride Parade 2026 Following Backlash
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Kathy Hilton Makes Big Event Decision After MAGA Ties And Homophobic Backlash
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Kathy Hilton Steps Down as Grand Marshal of WeHo Pride 4 Days Before Parade After 'Feedback' from Community
Organizers of the West Hollywood event announced they would forgo naming an honoree after conversations within the LGBTQ+ communityKathy Hilton attends the 'Influenced' screening in New York City on May 6, 2026Credit: Dia Dipasupil/GettyNEED TO KNOWKathy Hilton will no longer serve as the Grand Marshal Icon honoree for the 2026 WeHo Pride ParadeThe City of West Hollywood said Hilton, parade organizers and city officials mutually agreed to forgo …
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