There were 250 registered entries for the event, which had the theme 'United for Equality.' PRIDEChicago presented awards in categories for: The statistic stands in stark contrast to the 2006 parade, when there were 16 arrests. Tom Tunney, Clerk of Cook County Circuit Court Dorothy Brown and Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart.Īccording to the Chicago Police's news affairs division, no arrests were made this year. Other officials in the parade included a colorful U.S. He was followed by dozens of politicians, including such familiar names as State Reps. The parade kicked off with the lead car occupied by out former NBA player John Amaechi, the grand marshal. The number of attendees topped last year's parade by over 50,000.Ĭlick below for Pride Photo Gallery Pics by Kat Fitzgerald, Tracy Baim, Robb Olson, Ross Forman, and Kizzy. Over 450,000 individuals turned out for Chicago's 38th Annual Gay and Lesbian Pride Parade, held June 24 along its usual Lakeview route.
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