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Chicago Black Gay Pride The weekend after the parade, the LGBTQ black community and its allies will be dancing all over the city. This three-hour seminar provides an overview of physical, verbal, and mental self-defense techniques designed specifically to help LGBTQ adults and teens feel safer and stronger.

The parade kicks off at noon at Montrose and Broadway and ends at Diversey and Sheridan, and you should get there early for a good spot on the sidewalk. Chicago Lifestyle Festivals. The weekend after the parade, the LGBTQ black community and its allies will be dancing all over the city.

Here’s a map. By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy. Scarlet gives a nod to the s practice of Chicago LGBTQ residents wearing the color to subtly signify that they were part of the community. Community Corner Chicago Pride Parade 5 Years That Defined Event For Nearly 5 Decades PLUS: Find out when and where to watch this year's 48th annual event.

The parade ran 4 hours and 8 minutes, that’s 21 minutes longer than last year. This is the ultimate pre-game party before the parade. On the one-year anniversary of the Pulse nightclub tragedy, the Center on Halsted pays tribute to the victims with a panel of activist and academic speakers and a performance by the Windy City Gay Chorus and Windy City Treble Quire.

Chicago Pride Parade Route Courtesy: That said, the parade will probably reach Halsted and Addison around 1pm. By Jamie Rothberg. Subscribe to Thrillist Daily. CHICAGO (CBS) -- With pride and joy, thousands took over Chicago's streets to celebrate the Gay Pride Parade!

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Chicago Gay Pride Month

The 48th annual parade kicked off in the Uptown neighborhood, with this year's. In denouncing the Chicago Pride Parade and Chicago Pride Fest, the collective announced its intention to launch a Trans Pride celebration inan event that never came to fruition.

Hip-hop, reggaeton, and dancehall will fill your ears all night long as you support the black and latino gay communities. Enjoy some brews, barbecue, and video games at this Flag Day fiesta hosted by the Chicago chapter of the American Veterans for Equal Rights.

Adventure is always around the corner. Plan your brunches accordingly. Get out there and be loud and proud! The annual event is put on by an all-volunteer staff, so consider donating to this organization, which also promotes many other community efforts across all gender identities, races, and socio-economic classes.

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