I can’t believe Pride month is almost over. Â Pre-pandemic, this month was filled with fun events celebrating the LGTBQ+ community. Â Companies hosted happy hours at the bars in Boystown, Proud to Run was a 5K/10K race that was followed by very boozy brunches in the nearby restaurants, and of course, the parade. Â This weekend is when the parade would flamboyantly march through the packed streets of Boystown, Lakeview and Uptown.
Celebrations have been more subdued as Chicago muddles its way through re-opening. Â The parade has been pushed to October, but Chicago and its residents are still showing their support.
Buckingham Fountain Pride, Chicago 2021
I went to the Buckingham Fountain at 10:00 pm on a Saturday night to take photographs. Â I couldn’t tell you why I was so adamant on capturing it at night. Â I’m rarely downtown these days and almost never at night so it was a very happy surprise to see the buildings dressed in their Pride colors.
Rainbow House, Chicago (Andersonville) 2021
This house is a 10-minute walk from my condo. Â Here’s a link to an article about couple who live here.
Magnolia Avenue, Chicago (Andersonville) 2021
Each year, the residents of Magnolia Ave wrap their trees with the Pride colors.
