| Source | WBEZ |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | June 27, 2026, 1:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | June 27, 2026, 1:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.wbez.org/lgbtq/2026/06/27/what-to-know-about-chicagos-2026-pride-parade-route-street-closures-and-more |
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For the 55th year, Chicago’s Pride Parade is stepping off to celebrate the
city’s LGBTQ+ community.
This year’s theme, “Free to Be Proud,” comes amid increasing attacks on the
LGBTQ+ community across the nation — including in Illinois, which is largely
considered a haven for queer people in the Mid...