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2 MIN READ – Go down rainbow road and celebrate the LGBTQ community in the Chicago Loop this summer. Food and drink specials, drag brunch, and more are in store.
Macy’s Drag Brunch
Macy’s is hosting their wildly popular drag brunch in the Walnut Room on June 22. Enjoy delicious cocktails like their The Best Old Fashioned, along with live performances making for a booze-tastic weekend. A talented cast of performers will pay tribute to pride icons like Lady Gaga, Cher, Whitney, Madonna , Beyoncé, Janet and more! Learn more.
Go on a lgbtq-centered Walking tour
For June's Pride Month, join Tours With Mike at their Downtown LGBTQ Stories walking tour. Discover Chicago's hidden LGBTQ stories from the 19th century to today as you stroll through the city's downtown Book your Downtown LGBTQ Stories tour here.
Embrace queer literature
American Writers Museum celebrates Pride month with their Writing Queer tour that takes visitors through the entire museum, using queer authors as a map through the exhibits. Delve into the magnificently queer lives of these authors and see how their vibrant stories inspired some of today’s most beloved books. This complimentary 3 p.m. tour is included with museum admission and runs daily. More information is available here.
Snap a pic on State Street
For the third year in a row, Chicago Loop Alliance has adorned the iconic State Street with flags to commemorate Pride Month. The flags will be on display all of June, so while you're walking down State, be sure to stop and admire the flags, and maybe even snap a pic or two!
Say Cheers!
Head over to Petterino's for some lunch or dinner, and don't skip out on their specialty Pride Month cocktail this month. When you orders “Pride in the name of Love”, Petterino’s will donate $2 from every cocktail sold to Equality Illinois, an advocacy organization dedicated to defending rights for LGBTQ+ Illinoisans. Book a reservation at Petterino's here.
