Both NBC6 and iHeartRadio are media sponsors for Miami Beach Gay Pride this year. In addition to hosting Extra, which airs locally on NBC 6 South Florida, Monday through Friday at 7 p.m., he is the host of the nationally syndicated iHeartMedia radio shows On with Mario Lopez and iHeartRadio Countdown with Mario Lopez. Lopez may be one of the hardest working men in Hollywood. “His personal charisma coupled with his universal appeal as a multi-faceted entertainer will delight Pride’s guests and help make this year’s event the biggest and best ever.” “We are extremely excited about bringing Mario to Miami Beach for our seventh annual Pride,” said Fernandes. Lopez has also been a special guest and a presenter at several GLAAD Media Awards events. The “Amplify Your Voice” anti-bullying campaign was produced in partnership with the American Federation of Teachers, GLSEN, the National Center for Transgender Equality and The Trevor Project. His association with the organization includes participation in the GLAAD “Amplify Your Voice” anti-gay bullying PSA campaign, which ran in conjunction with Spirit Day, a national day set aside to remember gay teens who have been bullied. The Miami Beach Gay Pride parade kicks off at noon along famed Ocean Drive between 5 th and 15 th Streets and will be followed by the Pride Festival with live performances from four stages, community booths and refreshments.Īn ardent proponent of LGBTQ issues, Lopez is a long-time supporter of GLAAD (the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation). As Grand Marshal, Lopez will lead the enthusiastic and colorful parade that is expected to draw more than 100,000 spectators on Sunday, April 12. MIAMI BEACH, Fla.– Emmy Award winning host of the popular nationally syndicated entertainment program Extra, Mario Lopez will preside over the 2015 Miami Beach Gay Pride parade and festival as Grand Marshal, announced Mark Fernandes, chair of the Pride Board. Miami Beach Gay Pride – April 11 and 12 “Extra” Airs on NBC 6 South Florida, Monday through Friday at 7 p.m. Mario Lopez will preside over the 2015 Miami Beach Gay Pride parade and festival as Grand Marshal