Ricky Martin has been tapped to headline L.A. Pride in the Park this summer.
The performance will mark the Grammy Award-winner’s first time taking center stage at a Pride event and the organization’s first time with an openly gay Latin artist as a headliner. L.A. Pride in the Park will return to the Los Angeles State Historic Park on June 8, and will boast a theme of “Power in Pride.”
The news for Martin comes as he’s currently seen on the small screen in the Apple TV+ series Palm Royale opposite Kristen Wiig, Josh Lucas, Leslie Bibb, Laura Dern, Allison Janney, Kaia Gerber and Carol Burnett, among others. “I am thrilled to be headlining L.A. Pride in the Park because it’s an incredible opportunity to celebrate love, diversity, and equality,” Martin said in a statement. “L.A. Pride is a testament to the power of community, the power of visibility, and the power of standing up for our rights. Being part of this vibrant community fills me with pride and purpose.”
Gerald Garth, board president of Christopher Street West and L.A. Pride, praised Martin as an inspiration to millions around the world. “His participation in LA Pride in the Park goes beyond mere entertainment; it symbolizes a powerful affirmation of queer Latin identity and a celebration of diversity within the LGBTQ+ community. We cannot wait to be ‘Livin’ La Vida Loca’ while beaming with Pride,” he added.
Martin, who has built a four decade career, gained fame as a member of the popular Latin American band Menudo before launching a successful solo career that has seen him conquer stages around the world and pick up armfuls of awards including two Grammys and four Latin Grammys. On the acting front, he’s also been seen in The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story and Jingle Jangle.
LA Pride, presented by Christopher Street West Association, is made possible with help from sponsors including Delta Air Lines, LA Metro, NYX Professional Makeup, Toyota, Corona, Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board, Coca-Cola, Paul Mitchell, UCLA Health, Yahoo, Hotel Bel-Air, Beverly Hills Hotel, RethinkYourPrEP.com, National Football League, Los Angeles Dodgers, L.A. Care Health Plan, Bella Canvas, Splat Hair Color, Optum, Bigo Live, Univision, Bavarian Nordic, Kaiser Permanente, Orangetheory Fitness, Starbucks, KABC/ABC7 and iHeartMedia Los Angeles. A&CO serves as LA Pride’s official partnership agency of record.
