2026 Parade Grand Marshals
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Jonda Valentine
2026 Grand Marshal
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Christa Suppan
2026 Grand Marshal
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Smooth Sexton
2026 Grand Marshal (Posthumously)
Christa Suppan and Jonda Valentine, have been co-owners of The Lipstick Lounge since 2002. Last year they opened their sister bar, Chapstick, a sports bar.
They are beginning their 25th year of celebrating Pride and Love in our Nashville community.
2026 Award Recipients
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Nashville Pride Community Service Award, Rev Dawn Bennett
Reverend Dawn Bennett (Pastor Dawn) is an author, community organizer and chaplain, Pastor Dawn works in the area of trauma-informed resilience and pastoral care with a focus on helping folkx heal from spiritual trauma. Her primary work lies at the intersection of faith and LGBTQ+ advocacy; She calls herself a bridge builder: journeying with all people as they navigate turbulent areas of conflict and faith relationships. Under her hashtag, #holyhellion, she seeks to aid in community healing.
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Mac Huffington Trailblazer Award, Kennedy Ann Scott
Kennedy Ann Scott is a Blue Ribbon Teacher and has been awarded Teacher of the Year for their service as an educator for Metro Public Schools. Kennedy Ann has been recognized by the Nashville community as a top performer in the Nashville Scene, and has a residency at The Lipstick Lounge. Kennedy Ann has been featured in Rolling Stone Magazine and the New York Times. Kennedy Ann is a published author of “No Tea No shade Life As A Drag Queen”. They are an advocate for children and members of the LGBTQIA community. The most recent adventure is starting a podcast Loose Lips and Lipstick, with fellow legend Vanity. Catch Kennedy Ann weekly at Lipstick Lounge. Follow on all socials @mskennedyannscott