Chigo hosted the first Gay Pri Para the Uned Stat on June 27, 1970. Here's a look back at how the annual event has evolved through the years.
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PHOTOS: CHIGO GAY PRI PARA
The Chigo's para’s history n be traced to the 1969 Stonewall Uprisg New York Cy, a seri of protts rpondg to a police raid of Stonewall Inn, a gay bar. Chigo’s first Pri march was held on the one-year anniversary of those protts. * gay pride parade chicago pictures *
(Brian Cassella/Chigo Tribune)The Chigo's para’s history n be traced to the 1969 Stonewall Uprisg New York Cy, a seri of protts rpondg to a police raid of Stonewall Inn, a gay bar.
Przker supporters reads “In Illois We Say Gay” at the 52nd annual Chigo Pri Para on June 25, 2023.
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A man drsed drag durg the Gay Liberatn March on June 27, 1976.
(Sally Good / Chigo Tribune)Chigo hosted the first Gay Pri Para the Uned Stat on June 27, 1970.
Celebrate Chigo's betiful queer muny wh the Chigo Gay Pri Para, ftivals, LGBTQ+ parti and more. * gay pride parade chicago pictures *
1970: Chigo Pri Para Gay Liberatn Front members march through Bughoe Square (now Washgton Square Park) on their way to a rally at the Civic Center (now Daley Plaza) on June 27, 1970, as part of the cy’s first Gay Pri Week.
(Chigo Tribune historil photo)1972: Chigo Pri Para Chigo Gay Alliance march and meetg Lln Park on June 25, 1972. (John Bartley / Chigo Tribune)1972: Chigo Pri Para Lookg north on Clark Street durg the Chigo Gay Alliance march and meetg Lln Park on June 25, 1972.