Tag: Rose Parade

Johnny Chaillot-Louganis wore husband's 1984 Olympics opening ceremonies jacket More than 40 years after competing in his first Olympics, Greg Louganis is still making history. The Olympic diving legend on Monday (2 January) became the first openly gay man to ride as grand marshal of the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California. Louganis, 56, was one of three grand marshals in this year’s parade and rode in a car with husband Johnny Chaillot-Louganis. The couple were married in 2013 and Chaillot-Louganis wore his husband’s...

Diving legend chosen along with fellow Olympic medalists Janet Evans and Allyson Felix. Forty years after competing in his first Olympics, Greg Louganis is still making history. The Olympic diving legend will be the first openly gay man to ride as grand marshal of the Rose Parade in January. Louganis, 56, was chosen for the honor along with fellow Olympic medalists Janet Evans and Allyson Felix. The parade takes place on 2 January in Pasadena, California and its theme is Echoes of Success. In...