Ivan Cano named new executive director of annual Miami Beach Gay Pride parade and festival

Ivan Cano, former manager of Palace, has been named executive director of Miami Beach Gay Pride.

From Cano's Facebook page:

Here is my great news.... After 18yrs in/out of non-profit, event planning and activist in the lgbt community and only 3.5 yrs in Miami beach, one of my dreams have come true... To be able to create change and make a difference.

I am proud to announce that I have been offered the position of Executive Director of Miami Beach Gay Pride, and I accepted!
Thank you all for your support during these past months.

Especially those at miami Gay an lesbian film festival and miami dade lesbian and gay chamber of commerce
Never give up your dream, even when the chips are down and individuals drag you thru the mud. Always chin up and follow your heart!

Miami Beach Gay Pride is set to officially release the news on Monday.

Comments

[Rick]

Congratulations to him! What a great responsiblity!!!! Many Blessings!
-Rick

[Joe DePiro]

Ivan Cano has the community's full support. Ivan is a testament that hard work, dedication and connecting with people does pay off. Congratulations to Ivan (and Miami Beach Gay Pride) for realizing your dreams. Don't dream it ... be it.