The LA Kings Celebrate Pride Night with GLAAD and Frankie Grande!

Saturday, March 29th, was a Night of Pride at the LA Kings Hockey Stadium! In collaboration with GLAAD, the Crypto.com Arena turned into a celebration of queer joy during the Kings game against the Toronto Maple Leafs this past weekend.

Toronto Maple Leafs v Los Angeles Kings | GLAAD — LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 29: Anze Kopitar #11 of the Los Angeles Kings, Marco Pigossi, and Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs pose for a photo during the ceremonial puck drop prior to the game at Crypto.com Arena on March 29, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gary A. Vasquez/NHLI via Getty Images)

To kick off the night, actor Marco Pigossi did the puck drop, to signify the start of the match. Pigossi received a nomination at The 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards for his film High Tide.

A highlight of the night included Frankie Grande performing his new hit single Rhythm of Love, live for the very first time.

Guests in attendance included Chris Colfer, Brian Michael Smith, Devery Jacobs, Folake Olowofoyeku, Marco Pigossi, Jonica Booth, D. W. Waterson, Tuck Dowery, Salina Estitties, CJ Perry, G Flip, andChrishell Stause, who’s reality series Selling Sunset was also up for a GLAAD Media Award this year.

GLAAD’s Anthony Allen Ramos, Alex Schmider, and Shane Diamond were in charge of the drum moment, an exciting tradition to energize the fans.

The LA Kings also took the opportunity to uplift some local LGBTQ organizations, learn more below:

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LA vs Hate is a community-centered system designed to support all residents and communities targeted for hate acts of all kinds in Los Angeles County. Led by the LA County Commission on Human Relations, LA vs Hate partners with community partners from all five Board of Supervisors’ Districts, representing a diverse coalition of voices – committed to preventing and responding to hate

You Can Play forges strategic partnerships with professional and amateur sports organizations to help each one to become the strongest ally voice they can be, emphasizing the safety of all players and fans and ensuring they are judged only on their talent or interest in the sport, and not their sexuality or gender identity.

The Los Angeles Blades are the first openly Gay and Lesbian ice hockey team in the United States. Their mission is to provide a safe and welcoming environment for LGBT and straight people to play the game of hockey and to help build underStanding and eliminate homophobia in the hockey community.

Trans Wave is an all-levels adult Ice Hockey Team comprised of trans and gender non-conforming players from across North America. The team is both a safe space for players seeking competitive play, and a celebration of gender diversity.