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Roy Rivera

Dr. Roy Rivera Jr., PT, PhD, DPT, MCHES is a Houston-based physical therapist, founder of Elation Physical Therapy, and LGBTQ+ healthcare advocate named Male-Identifying Grand Marshal of Houston Pride 2026.

Oct 1, 2026

Muffy VanderbiltCORRESPONDENT
20:20
Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?
20:22
Yes, my name is Dr. Roy Rivera and I am the Male Identifying Grand Marshal for this year.
20:28
So I'm really excited to be here.
20:29
Can you explain to all of our guests at home what a Grand Marshal is? A Grand Marshal is somebody that has been nominated by the community and then there was an election and we were essentially voted to represent you know, the gay community here, the LGBTQ plus community here in the city of Houston.
20:47
So,
Muffy VanderbiltCORRESPONDENT
21:15
you look at this later?
21:16
Yes.
21:17
Oh.

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