“By sponsoring the Pride Parade, we’re honoring the people who decided to build their bright futures in Houston, like we did. “ We are so proud to be in Houston, a true melting pot and one of the most welcoming cities you can land in as an individual or a business,” said BBVA Compass Director of Corporate Responsibility and Reputation Reymundo Ocañas. As part of its support, the bank also held a special reception during Saturday’s National Women’s Soccer League match between the Houston Dash and the Orlando Pride honoring the parade’s grand marshals.īy sponsoring the Pride Parade, we’re honoring the people who decided to build their bright futures in Houston, like we did. As an official sponsor of the parade, BBVA Compass gets the honor of hoisting its 40-foot banner above the main festival entrance downtown on Smith Street. Its mission is to bring lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender individuals and allies together to educate the world on issues important to the LGBT community.
The parade in the nation’s most diverse city typically draws more 500,000 attendees, organizers say.
