Last year, nearly 800,000 spectators crowded Chicago streets and that number is expected to grow at this year s celebration. Charlie Wojciechowski reports on changes made this year.
Gay Pride Parade to Strut Down New Route
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Chicago?s annual Gay Pride parade will boast a new look this year in hopes of curbing alcohol consumption and balancing out larger crowds.
This year?s parade, the 43rd annual, kicks off June 24 at Broadway and Montrose, as opposed to last year?s start at Belmont and Halsted, to prevent the crowded streets from affecting Boystown residents. It will then proceed south down Broadway and Halsted, east on Belmont, return to Broadway and end going east on Diversey to Cannon Drive.
The new route, 22 blocks longer than last year?s march, is meant to safely accommodate increased numbers of spectators and will also add accessible train stations for attendees to reach the parade, according to a press release.
Selected intersections will allow parade watchers to cross streets and balance crowds along the route.
Last year, nearly 800,000 spectators crowded Chicago streets and that number is expected to grow at this year?s celebration.
To stave off the surge of heavy drinking associated with last year?s parade, police can now issue costly tickets to those consuming alcoholic beverages at the event.
Spectators are urged to bring water and sunscreen as previous parade days proved to be scorchers.
The Chicago Transit Authority will provide longer trains on some 'L' lines and will reroute eight bus routes. Information regarding those changes can be found on the CTA's website.
A live stream of the parade will be offered online on ChicagoPride.com and GayChicagoTV.com.
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