When is chicago pride 2018

Safety and security: In addition to police officers stationed along the route by the city, parade organizers will also provide a security team of along with parade marshals along the route. In addition, paradegoers will be assisted by police to cross parade routes at the following locations:.

Police officers and security personnel are stationed along the parade route to intercept people with open containers of alcoholic beverages. Share your photos: Want to show off your pride? Email pictures to isee nbcchicago. Skip to content. In the evening the revelers will pour into Boystown clubs and party into the wee hours of the night.

On Sunday the roar of the crowd heralds the start of the Pride Parade, a dazzling cavalcade of diversity. Addison St. Waveland Ave. Grace St. Clifton - Montrose Ave. Sheridan Rd. Buena Ave. Thank Reply Share. The rules of replying: Be respectful. This is a space for friendly local discussions. View Obituaries Place an Obituary Celebrations. Home Drive Working. Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email. It will be held at the Garfield Ridge Branch Library at p.

The party will feature performances by Jonathan Troncoso and Roy Castro, as well as individual rooms for dancing salsa, kizomba and bachata. June Queer Summer Solstice with Alok Vaid-Menon This summer solstice party, hosted by gender non-conforming writer, educator and performance artist Alok Vaid-Menon, will feature fellow queer artists of color at the Berlin Nightclub for a fun-filled night.

Scott Duff: It feels like the entire city comes out to support the community! The weather always cooperates on the day of the Pride Parade. The variety of events across the city during the month of June. You can find queer comedy, storytelling, theatre, music and parties all over Chicago.

A renewed sense of activism that is generated every year. Oh…and the gay cowboy two-steppers. CST : Pride is clearly about more than parties, tell us what it means to you?

Every time I go, the room becomes a tribe, a community. Plus street fair food. I always prefer my potato chips to be cut by electric drill and covered in cheese.

My house, any time the grill gets fired up. Duff: Get there early to get a good space. Wear something cute and fabulous. Make sure your sign is on point. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. CST : What else does Pride mean to you? CST: What are your favorite things about Pride?

CST: Tell us about your favorite Pride happenings? CST: Tell us more about the kick-off party. CST: What does Pride mean to you? Riddle: You need to be in a bar to have a proper toilet. Wear comfortable shoes. Last but not least, Take Monday off!!

CST: What are some of the best Pride parties? Pride Fest especially when the Sixteen Candles band performs. Pride North — for the folks my age who still want to have fun but not Halsted Street Pride parade craziness. Matthew Harvat A. Here are his comments: Harvat: Everyone has a different idea of what Pride means to them which means people celebrate in their own way. CST: What are your five favorite things about Pride overall?

Harvat: 1. The energy that builds for weeks leading up to Pride Sunday with events all over the city.