Kathy Hilton is no longer serving in a West Hollywood Pride Parade role after criticism from some members of the LGBTQ+ community. The city of West Hollywood and Hilton announced in a joint statement on Wednesday that she will exit her position as the parade’s Grand Marshal Icon. The change follows backlash and public controversy surrounding her participation. Reporting from multiple outlets indicates that the decision is linked to concerns raised by some LGBTQ+ community members, prompting officials to reconsider the role for this year’s Pride celebration. One outlet reports that West Hollywood officials move to scrap the Grand Marshal Icon role, reflecting the dispute and the resulting outcome for Hilton’s planned appearance. The announcements describe the adjustment as occurring after the backlash, with the latest statements confirming Hilton’s departure from the Pride role. No specific details about the nature of the criticisms or any formal findings are included in the provided excerpts.