Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and tennis legend Billie Jean King will co-host a virtual Pride celebration Thursday, June 24, 6-7 p.m.
Howard Brown Health's Dr. Magda Houlberg, Chicago House's Avi Rudnick and Brave Space Alliance's LaSaia Wade will be honored as Pandemic Warrior Honorees.
The host committee includes, among others, Chicago First Lady Amy Eshleman; Equality Illinois; Art Johnson and Jose "Pepe" Pena; Brooke Skinner Ricketts and Laura Ricketts; and Yoni Pizer and Brad Lippitz.
There are admittance levels of all levels, and donations are accepted. Chairs, sponsors and hosts (those who contribute at least $2.500 each) will be invited to an in-person pre-reception in the West Loop that will begin at 5:30 p.m. They will view the virtual main event from there.
To RSVP, see secure.actblue.com/donate/pridechi2021.