A little fogOK, a lot of fogand cold were along the lakefront June 25. Despite the chilly and foggy evening, more than 50 runners participated in the second annual Pride 5k.
Groups, friends, individuals and parents with their LGBT kids came together to for this fun run, which raised money for the Center on Halsted. The race kicked off at 7:30 p.m. near the Lakefront at Fullerton Avenue and Lake Shore Drive.
After the run, the post-race party near Diversey Harbor began, featuring DJ Adam LeBlanc of the popular local band Sixteen Candles, DJ Matthew Harvat. Runners and party goers danced and celebrated Pride Weekend Kickoff until 10 p.m.
Star Events and I Love Runs produced the party and run/walk. Sponsors included Bud Light, Borris Powell Designs, Center on Halsted and Ro-Bro Marketing & Public Relations, Inc.