She was joined on stage throughout the evening by co-host Grant Van Ulbrich of Celebrity Cruises Dave Cook, executive director of Miami Beach Gay Pride current Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber and former mayor Matti Bower. The always cheerful local media personality was surprised with birthday cake by the Pride staff. “NBC6 in the Mix’s” Roxanne Vargas, this year’s Ally Grand Marshal, served as hostess of the event while also celebrating a birthday at the soiree. 26, as Pride leaders, organizers and other supporters, including volunteers and sponsors, gathered for the annual Soiree by the Sea fundraiser and kickoff event at the Miami Marriott in Miami. The festival’s milestone kicked into high gear Friday, Jan. Miami Beach Gay Pride celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.
