Today on Living808, John sat down with Daniel Chun, Regional VP for Alaska Airlines, and Manakō Tanaka, Senior Specialist of Community and Cultural Relations at Hawaiian Airlines, to discuss their involvement in this year’s Pride Parade.

Honolulu Pride is taking over Waikiki Saturday and for the first time ever, the festivities will begin in the afternoon.

Thousands of people are expected to celebrate diversity and participate in the Honolulu Pride Parade and Festival this weekend. HPR talked with Zabrina Zablan-Duvauchelle, the Honolulu Pride chair, about what's in store and what the organization is still fighting for.

Atlanta Pride used to be held during National Pride Month in June. But back in 2008, organizers moved it to October in order to be on the weekend prior to National Coming Out Day. The Atlanta Pride Parade begins Sunday at 12 p.m. The parade draws over 100,000 to the streets of midtown Atlanta.

Honolulu Pride Festival headliners Marina Summers and Nymphia Wind from World of Wonder joined the show today to sharetheir excitement about performing at this year’s event. Both renowned drag performers are eager to take the stage and connect with Hawaiʻi’s vibrant and diverse community.