Your Chicago Pride Guide
Every week this month, we’re bringing you our summer entertainment guide where we give you recommendations to make the most of summertime Chi. We’re kicking it off with a guide to Pride events with Block Club Chicago’s Jake Wittich. He tells host Jacoby Cochran about the best events for families, some lesser-known spots, and etiquette for Pride newcomers.
June 9th-11th: Andersonville Midsommarfest
June 10th: Pride Skate Party
June 15th Queer Elder History Panel
June 17th: Queer Fam Pride Jam
June 25th: Pride Parade
June 30th-July 2nd: Pride South Side
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