Leaders join Equality Illinois for morning Pride Parade reception

Before the 2023 Chicago Pride Parade 2023, Equality Illinois hosted a reception for community leaders and supporters at Fat Cat Bar, 4840 N. Broadway.

Brian C. Johnson, CEO of Equality Illinois, said of the parade and the brunch, “I think the parade is this remarkable event, which brings together thousands of marchers and a million spectators. So to have a place for community leaders and elected officials and the media to start [the day], and make sure we understand the importance of this day, is really special.”

He described Pride Month as a time in which the community bands together to harness both its collective strengths and joys, adding, “At the heart of the Pride festivities, including the parade, is that we have decided to fight back against the tools that have been used to oppress us, including shame and stigma.”