The humidity lingered, and crowd members eagerly grabbed free fans and relished mists of water from parade marchers. Sparse raindrops never gave way to the promised storms, and by 2 p.m. Tom Tunney (44th), James Cappleman (46th) and Raymond Lopez (15th).ĭespite starting on a somber note, the Chicago Pride Parade was filled with joy Sunday. Other elected officials present include Cook County Commissioner Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia, former Gov. The celebration of the LGBTQ community was bursting with color, as everyone from Mayor Rahm Emanuel to 'Chicago Fire' star Monica Raymund marched to show solidarity with LGBTQ Chicagoans. 'There's a lot of love in the community today, and that's what Eddie embodied.' 'Eddie was always about compassion for others, no matter if he had never met you before. 'The most important thing to remember is that love will always conquer hate,' said Jason Mendes-McAllister, a Chicago resident carrying a banner for his slain friend, Edward Sotomayor Jr. The rain gave way to a moment of silence at Broadway and Montrose, honoring the 49 victims of the Orlando shooting on June 12. Despite forewarnings of thunderstorms predicted during majority of the 47th annual Chicago Gay Pride Parade, skies remained mostly clear after a brief drizzle moments before the parade began.
