ABOVE: Tampa Pride’s 2023 Grand Marshal Gala. Photo by Ryan Williams-Jent.
TAMPA | Tampa Pride welcomed supporters to the Hilton Tampa Downtown March 2 for the organization’s Grand Marshal Gala, introducing this year’s honorees ahead of its upcoming ninth celebration later this month.
“We’re so happy to get together for our grand marshals this year,” Tampa Pride President Carrie West welcomed attendees. “Before you know it it’s going to be March 25 and they will be parading through Ybor City!”
West subsequently introduced this year’s five honorees: Grand Marshal Chuck Henson, Grand Couple Michael Wilson and Chou Chou Guilder, Trailblazer Esme Russell, Recognized Community Business Southern Nights Tampa’s owner Rick Kowalczyk and representatives for CAN Community Health, who spoke for Recognized Community Leader Dr. Rishi Patel, the organization’s CEO. They accepted plaques and medals, sharing their thoughts.
Watermark was proud to attend. View our photos below.
Photos by Ryan Williams-Jent.
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