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PRIDEChicago is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We are proud to have produced the iconic Chicago Pride Parade for over 50 years. 🌈❤️ https://pridechicago.org
Jesse Jackson’s HIV and LGBTQ legacy reshaped coalition politics
Rae Lewis-Thornton kept her HIV diagnosis secret for years, even as she worked closely alongside Rev. Jesse Jackson through the Rainbow PUSH Coalition and his presidential campaigns. When she finally told him, she braced for the…
🌈💜 in the Northalsted neighborhood and right along the Chicago Pride Parade route!
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Mayor Brandon Johnson has appointed Antonio King as Chicago’s Director of LGBTQ+
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PRIDEChicago mourns the loss of Chicago LGBTQ+ activist and political organizer Rick Garcia.
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Lesbian couple makes history in Cook County's first wedding of 2026
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Cheers to a new year-louder, prouder, and more united than ever.
#unitedinpride #chicagoprideparade
What a year it’s been! Chicago truly showed up for Pride. Check out these top ten moments that made 2025 unforgettable!
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This year wasn’t just a parade — it was a movement.
A celebration of visibility, resilience, and belonging.
Because Pride isn’t one day in June.
It’s the community we build all year long.
Thank you for standing with us.
United in Pride.
#unitedinpride #chicagoprideparade
Happy holidays to all who celebrate — and holding space for those who don’t, or who find this season difficult. We wish everyone joy, happiness, and love. ❤️
- Team PRIDEChicago
Rooted in Community. Powered by Volunteers.
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8 days remain to double your impact for Pride 🌈
This year was full of powerful firsts for PRIDEChicago!
Now, every dollar you give is matched dollar-for-dollar through our United in Pride Match Challenge, up to $5,000.
Help power the next chapter of Pride.
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As of 2:30 PM, we’ve reached 26% of our $5,000 match goal — thank you for supporting visibility, community, and Pride.
Now through December 31, every dollar you give — up to $5,000 — will be matched. Your gift goes twice as far!
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It’s Giving Tuesday! Every dollar donated today through 12/31 is matched up to $5,000. Double your impact and help keep Pride rooted in community and powered by volunteers. 💜🌈
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This Thanksgiving, all of us at PRIDEChicago are especially grateful for you.
As we look ahead to 2026, we’re excited for all we can continue to build together. With your partnership, PRIDEChicago remains a powerful force for visibility, celebration, and community.
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Double your impact! 🎉
All gifts to PRIDEChicago are matched 1:1 through 12/31.
Give today and help keep Pride visible year-round.
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#pridechicago #chicagoprideparade
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal brought by Kim Davis, a former county clerk in Kentucky who was sued in 2015 for refusing to issue marriage licenses because of her opposition to same-sex marriage based on her religious beliefs.
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Chicago’s rainbow crosswalks are making a comeback in Northalsted—now with Progress Pride designs
Chicago has started repainting the rainbow crosswalks in Northalsted—and the first one now reflects the Progress Pride Flag’s inclusive design. The project will restore all 14 of the neighborhood’s…
Chicago’s rainbow crosswalks are back—and more inclusive than ever!
The first Progress Pride design is up at Buckingham & Halsted, with another coming to Cornelia, a trans flag at Melrose, and 11 rainbow crossings from Belmont to Bradley.
Pride. Progress. Visibility.
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Continue to live authentically, and unapologetically.
Happy Halloween! 🎃
#lgbtqchicago #pridechicago #northalsted
Help us find this year’s Community Grand Marshal for the Chicago Pride Parade! 🌈❤️
Know someone who embodies pride, leadership, and love for our community?
Make a nomination now!
#chicagoprideparade #lgbtq #pridechicago
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🌈 National Coming Out Day 🌈
Coming out is a courageous act of self-love and truth. Whether you’re out, coming out, or still finding your way, you are seen, valued, and celebrated. 💖
#nationalcomingoutday #lgbtq #pridechicago #chicagoprideparade
Community members can nominate individuals who embody the spirit of Pride to serve as Community Grand Marshals for the 55th annual Chicago Pride Parade on Sunday, June 28, 2026 🌈✨
#lgbtqchicago #chicagoprideparade #pridechicago
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Chicago LGBTQ+ icon Henry Gerber to be honored with Legacy Walk plaque on National Coming Out Day
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🩷💜💙 Bi+ voices matter. Bi+ stories matter. Bi+ visibility matters.
Join us in celebrating #BiAwarenessWeek and uplifting the bisexual community 🩷💜💙
Here’s to living boldly, loving authentically, and breaking down stereotypes. 🌈✨
#pridechicago
Chicago’s rainbow crosswalks will return after North Halsted is resurfaced. 🌈❤️
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This Saturday, September 6th, join us for Out In The Park, the annual private LGBTQ+ fundraising event at Six Flags Great America!
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Illinois has become the first U.S. state to launch a free, statewide legal hotline for LGBTQ+ residents.
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The 2025 Chicago Pride Parade kicked off with Bikes and Mics and Dykes on Bikes, setting the tone for a vibrant and empowering day.
The theme, United in Pride, highlighted the transformative power of coming together as one united force.
#chicagoprideparade #lgbtq #pride
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Lori Cannon was a true ally in Illinois from her organizing days to founding Open Hand Chicago — she led the way with chutzpah and humor.
My deepest condolences to her loved ones as we mourn the passing of a friend of the community in our state.
May her memory be a blessing.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Lori Cannon, a fierce HIV/AIDS activist and beloved ally to Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community.
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