Chicago is known for outstanding architecture, a vibrant cultural and art scene, a gorgeous (and gay!) beach, and that Magnificent Mile. But it has also long been an underappreciated locus for LGBTQ culture, from literary icons like Jane Addams to gay rights activists such as Henry Gerber.
Their stories can be discovered on a self-guided LGBTQ Legacy Walk
providing context for what has become a robust LGBTQ community. This year s Pride in the Park live-music celebration (featuring Tiësto, Chaka Kahn, and more) returns as an in-person event although the Chicago Pride Parade will be delayed until Sunday, October 3rd and Chicago Pride Fest remains postponed with a possible return in September or October. Expect a laidback but joyous reunion.