The Parade - Long Beach Lesbian and Gay Pride Celebration 2009

Parade Central Cast

Parade Central’s DJ iPAZ!
Rhianne PAZ Began her career as a DJ at the age of 6 in Long Beach. She discovered that her audio cassette karaoke machine could speed up and slow down the tempo of a song, and the rest is audio alchemy history. A beat artisan in the realms of Electro and House, she was also one of the founding DJs of the Long Beach Pride Hip Hop Stage. Rhianne's performance resume includes clubs, festivals, community events, concerts and parties that end with police sirens. Download free mixes at www.DivineHype.com

Parade Central Entertainment: Cheer LA
Award winning Cheer LA is a dedicated group of volunteers seeking to promote spirit, unity and diversity in the community through dynamic cheer, dance and stunt performances. Their objective is focused on raising awareness and funds for HIV/AIDS charities and organizations through their Cheer for Life fund. Visit them at www.cheerla.org.

Parade Central Commentator: Carlease Burke – Actress and comedian known in Long Beach for her stand-up comedy show Laugh-A-Latte will be opening a reality solo show, FIFTY! It Doesn't Look This Good On Everybody at The Actors Group Solo Show Festival, June 5 - 28, 2009 in Hollywood. Most recently, Carlease has maintained stability in national commercials such as Home Depot, Tide, Macy’s, Verizon, Pizza Hut, AARP and The Ad Council. Her ever expanding list of guest star credits include “Southland,” “NCIS,” “Bones,” “Days of Our Lives,” “The Riches,” “Desperate Housewives,” “Malcolm in the Middle,” “Without a Trace,” “Monk,” “What About Brian” and “How I Met Your Mother.”

Parade Central Commentator: Steve Eng
A long time supporter of the community and volunteer for AIDS Project Los Angeles, AIDS Service Center, Project Angel Food and Broadway Cares: Equity Fights AIDS, Steve has produced several award winning documentaries on HIV/AIDS, volunteerism, and the 1994 "March on Washington" airing on Bravo and HBO. As well as producing and directing the cable television show, "AIDS Vision." Steve has been recognized for his volunteer work by the City of West Hollywood and the Los Angeles City Council.

Parade Start Parade Announcer: Joseph Olney
LBLGP Inc. Treasurer and member of the LA Rodeo Association.

Parade End Parade Announcer: DJ Zenway
Long Beach entertainer who began parade announcing from her apartment balcony joins the parade team officially for the second year in a row.