![]() Security: No large bags/backpacks allowed, all bags will be inspected prior to entry. Weather: Open rain or shine, please be advised that severe conditions may delay or cancel performances. ![]() ![]() Hours: Saturday-Sunday, June 17-18th: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., 2023Īdmission: $15 Suggested Donation – All Ages Location: Chicago Pride Fest takes place in the Northalsted neighborhood (commonly called "Boystown") on Halsted Street from Addison to Grace St. The annual Chicago Pride Parade is coordinated by PRIDEChicago. Pride Parades are staged in over 150 cities worldwide with more than 90 of them in the United States and at least 12 taking place on the last weekend of June each year. History: The parades commemorate the Stonewall rebellion that took place on Jwhen patrons of a New York City gay bar, the Stonewall Inn, fought back during a raid by police. At that time gay bars were frequently raided across the country. That night, bar patrons fought back and street demonstrations continued for several days. During that week gay liberation groups were formed, thus giving birth to the modern day LGBT rights movement.
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