From: Alderman Tom Tunney - 44th Ward Newsletter
On Sunday, June 27, 2010, the LGBT Pride Parade will take place within our community. The assembly area is on Halsted Street between Fullerton and Belmont. The parade route is north on Halsted Street from Belmont to Grace, then south on Broadway to Diversey, then east on Diversey into the park at Cannon Drive. The map indicates both the assembly and parade route areas. The assembly area will be closed to traffic beginning at 10:00am. The parade route will be closed to traffic beginning at 11:00 am. The entire assembly/route area will be posted with temporary signs indicating "NO PARKING on Sunday June 27, 2010 from 5:00am to 8:00pm." There will be additional parking restrictions on Belmont Avenue between Sheffield and Broadway, on the east side of Clark Street, from Halsted to Wellington, and on Wellington Avenue between Halsted and Clark.
Due to the volume of vehicles involved, the issuing of parking violation citations and towing will start at 5:00am - Promptly. Parking restrictions will also be in effect on Halsted Street from Addison to Grace. Parking will be prohibited in this area from Friday, June 25, 2010 10:00am-11:00pm and Saturday, June 26, 2010 3:00am through Sunday, June 27 at 8:00pm. These areas will also be posted with temporary signs indicating the above listed dates and times. Violators will be ticketed and towed.
Cross streets along the parade route will be closed beginning at 11:00am. The parade will step off at 12:00pm and will take approximately two and one half hours to finish crossing Belmont & Halsted. After this time the floats will still be winding their way to the finish at Diversey & Sheridan. Halsted Street, from Belmont to Addison will remain closed after the Parade passes and will be utilized as a Safety Buffer Zone. Streets will be re-opened along the parade route after street cleaning is completed. We will try to assist community members getting in and out of the area as best we can without jeopardizing anyone's safety. Due to the logistics of the parade route, some residents will unfortunately be inconvenienced. Adjusting your travel schedule during the time of this event will eliminate some frustration and help reduce congestion.
CTA buses on Addison, Belmont, Diversey, Sheridan, Broadway and Halsted will be rerouted during this event. Information on the reroutes can be obtained by calling the CTA Customer Service at 1-888-YOUR-CTA ( 1-888-968-7282 ) .
Any questions pertaining to this event can be directed to Officer Jose Rios at the Town Hall Police Station - 23rd District, Community Policing Office at 312-744-0064. During the parade, our primary concern will be to maintain the highest degree of public safety possible for residents and the hundreds of thousands of visitors. We ask that everyone do their part to assist in making this event safe and enjoyable.
Chicago Pride Fest
Friday, June 25, 2010 - 3:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday, June 26, 2010 - 11:00am - 10:00pm
Halsted - between Waveland and Broadway
It's all about GLBT pride at Chicago Pride Fest on Friday and Saturday, June 25-26, the days before Chicago's iconic Pride Parade ( Sunday, June 27 ) . Pride Fest showcases an eclectic lineup of arts & crafts, food and other vendors. It also features entertainment on two stages including one dedicated to some of Chicago's fine performers in the gay community.
Donations will benefit the Northalsted Business Alliance.