Grand Marshals

Each year Pajaro Valley Pride asks one person or group who has been an advocate in the LGBTQ+ community to lead our Pride Parade as Grand Marshal. Scroll down for past recipients.

2023 Grand Marshal

Haus of Libations

Haus of Libations, founded in 2018 by Sunny Torres (Cherry Cola) and Suki Berry (Franzia Rosé), is a group of people dedicated to radical queer self expression through art and drag. While previously there would be a drag show here and there organized by PVP or other local queer orgs, drag shows were scarce in Santa Cruz County. That is, until Haus of Libations turned it into the drag scene it is today. Now, there is not a week that goes by where there isn't a drag show taking place somewhere in Santa Cruz County.

Since its conception, the Haus of Libations has only grown, adding a multitude of diverse and multi-talented performers to their roster. If you've ever attended Cherry Pit or Drag Bingo, you know how talented this group of performers are. You also know how much they deeply care for this community that has supported them throughout the years. They always speak up when it's needed and make an effort to highlight local orgs at their shows that are doing the important work.

You also can't talk about Haus of Libations without talking about the sense of community that they have created at their events. You instantly feel accepted and like you're home when you walk into a show. That's why you see the same faces every week. They make you want to come back again and again.
In today's political climate, they are a great example that drag is beautiful and drag is family.

Thank you Haus of Libations for fostering our drag community and making it what it is today!