Tag

Grand Marshal

All articles tagged with #grand marshal

local1 month ago•2 min saved

Eileen Gu Leads SF Chinatown Parade as Grand Marshal After Olympic Fame

Gold medalist Eileen Gu, born in San Francisco, returns to lead the city’s Chinese New Year Parade as grand marshal after her Olympic success; she lit firecrackers at Union Square to kick off the event amid lingering online backlash over representing China. The 1.5-mile parade with 17 floats is expected to draw up to 1 million attendees, making it the largest Lunar New Year celebration in the U.S., and it takes place under the Year of the Fire Horse theme as Gu balances Stanford studies and a modeling career while celebrating her hometown roots.

via The San Francisco Standard|

#chinese-new-year-parade #eileen-gu #grand-marshal

sports2 years ago•6 min saved

"2024 and 2025 Boston Marathon Highlights: Winners, Energy, and Updates"

Former New England Patriots star Rob Gronkowski, the grand marshal of the Boston Marathon, expressed his gratitude for the community's support and energy, emphasizing his love for giving back to New England. Gronkowski hyped the crowd at the marathon's finish line with his signature Gronk Spike and later threw out the first pitch at Fenway Park. Additionally, he recently upgraded a high school's weight room through his family business, Gronk Fitness. Gronkowski, known for his larger-than-life personality, played nine seasons with the Patriots, winning three Super Bowls, and later won a fourth with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before retiring from football in 2022.

via WCVB Boston|

#boston-marathon #community-support #grand-marshal

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

Stephanie Beatriz named grand marshal of Indy 500.

Actress Stephanie Beatriz, known for her roles in "Encanto" and "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," has been named grand marshal for the 2023 Indianapolis 500. She will be part of the pre-race ceremonies and walk the Indy 500 red carpet. Beatriz is currently promoting her latest project, Peacock's "Twisted Metal." Tickets for the race are still available through ims.com.

via IndyStar|

#entertainment #grand-marshal #indianapolis-500