The 2024 Chicago Pride Parade will step off in a matter of days, this year with a few changes.
The annual event marks the culmination of a month of pride festivities, capping off June with one of the largest Pride parades in the country, and even the worldThe annual event marks the culmination of a month of pride festivities, capping off June with one of the largest Pride parades in the country, and even the world, with more than one million people expected along the route.
The change means the parade will see a 35% decrease in the number of participants, and organizers said priority will be given to LGBTQ+ organizations, groups, businesses and those with LGBTQ Employee Resource Groups.Nearly two dozen parking restrictions and street closures will be in effect for the parade, with many beginning overnight the Saturday before. Most street closures last through at least Sunday evening, according to organizers, with others lasting through Monday morning.
"Since then, they have shared a journey of love and commitment, culminating in their marriage in October 2020," the release said. For those looking to take public transportation, there are several CTA train stops along the route. Those include:
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