Chicago Pride Parade Amid Heat Warning

Chicago’s 55th Pride Parade kicks off Sunday with hundreds of thousands expected to celebrate under blistering heat—temps hitting 80°F with a heat index near 90°F. With an Extreme Heat Watch in effect through Wednesday, organizers are rolling out six cooling buses and medical stations along the route to keep everyone safe. This year’s theme, “Free to Be Proud,” honors past trailblazers while rallying the LGBTQ+ community for visibility, solidarity, and authentic celebration. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e5d92d84ec673e34