2017 Chicago Pride Parade - March With Us

The LEAGUE at AT&T Chicago Chapter will be marching in the one of the largest pride parades in the world, the 2017 Chicago Pride Parade! We will have a float, music, beads to handout, and marchers.

• We are looking for AT&T employees to march with us in the parade
• Guests of AT&T employees are permitted
• Event day action items are listed below
• If you our participant calls, you can read the highlights below

Defining Our Communities

Hundreds of thousand of people take part in this event to celebrate our lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community, culture, and pride! All pride events in part are acts of solidarity to galvanize and define who we are, what truly makes our community, and to claim our place in the world. 

Pride events are also in dedication, remembrance, and to honor victims of AIDS and anti-LGBT violence.

Recent Events

Recent events have made the 2017 Pride Month festivities even more significant for many people seeking to reaffirm and define our LGBT community through our own actions and pride. Perhaps more then in recent years this is also a day to define who we are as Americans in this great nation. We hope this event will provide each of you a way to stand with others and to also make that a part of your life.

Action Items:

1. Please RSVP by claiming a free ticket to this event.The ticket widget at the top of this page can be used to get tickets. We also use this information to order t-shirts and coordinate snacks.
2. Please obtain RSVP tickets for your guests. They can be added during the ticket request process by updating to quantity of tickets field in the form.
3. If you have an AT&T Live Proud t-shirt from last year, please consider indicating that you don't need a new one this year on your ticket request.
4. Emails containing participation details will be forwarded to people who have tickets.

Donations to LEAGUE at AT&T Chicago Chapter:

Donations are appreciated, a link to submit donations is availabe through the ticket's page. Please consider making a donation to support LEAGUE programs and initiatives. LEAGUE at AT&T Chicago is a Section 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Donations may qualify as a charitable deduction for federal income tax purposes. Please consult your tax adviser or the IRS to determine whether a contribution is deductible.

Float Line-up Location - Float Entry #(TBD)

• Our line-up location is listed at the top of this page
• A map location is included with an estimate of the address
• We are float entry #(TBD)
• The location will be in the East curb lane on N. Broadway, between W Sunnyside Ave and W Wilson Ave
• Parade Route

Itinerary:

• 10:30 am Float setup
• 11:30 am Marchers arrive
• 11:45 am Event rules and marching instructions (all participants must attend)
• TBD Pizza will be served, bottled water will be made available
• TBD Marching starts

Event Details:

• Pizza from Sarpino's Pizza will be served for lunch, bottled water will be available
• Bottled watter will be available during the parade
• T-shirts will be given to participants at the parade
• Chicago Pride Parade
• Pride Parade

If you missed our participant calls:

• Consider using public transportation to get to the float line-up location, parking will be limited in that area on parade day
• Make a plan to get back to your car from the end of the parade route
• Weather: it will be hot, consider bringing sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and wear walking shoes
• There will be 4 monitors identified on the event day
• Please follow the AT&T code of business conduct as we represent our ERG and AT&T
• For safety reasons please don't climb onto the float after the parade as started
• We have a limited supply of beads, we will spread out the spots we pass them out
• We will take turns passing out beads so everyone who wants to can have a turn
• Please consider helping with taking the float apart at the end of the parade

City of Chicago parade rules to note:

• No items may be thrown to parade participants or those watching the parade, specifically the bead necklaces
• Alcohol consumption is not allowed by parade participants or those watching the parade, police will be giving tickets

Additional Information:

• Event Contact: Brad Brezinski
• Event Day Contacts (text preferred or call): Brad Brezinski 312-860-8728