NSBR: Chicago Pride Parade

[hz80408]

5 summers in Chicago and this is the first time my schedule actually allows me to go to the parade. Anyone else going?

How early to we need to actually get there?

[birkbop]

FUCKING RAINBOWS AND GLITTER EVERYWHERE.


I am majorly jealous.

[bimbi284]

I have never been either!! I thought about going, but like you, I have no idea when to be there. I also don't have anyone to go with, and I should probably be studying too...

Sooo really I'm not helpful at all, lol.

[birkbop]

[bimbi284]

Jun 22, 2012 9:55:19 GMT -5 birkbop said:

This must be what heaven looks like.

[birkbop]

agreed. so much RIGHT going on here. my brain can hardly comprehend all the awesomeness.

[hz80408]

Woohoo Birk; love the pic!

Bimb- as of now I'm going with a group of girls, if you want to meet us (and me!). Lol.

It starts at noon and it walkable from our place. I'm thinking we'll leave around 11 or so to get there at 11:20 at the about 65% point of the parade route?

[birkbop]

Hz -- are you a drinker? Because I feel like this event requires copious amounts of alcohol..

[bimbi284]

Jun 22, 2012 10:00:39 GMT -5 hz80408 said:

Woohoo Birk; love the pic!

Bimb- as of now I'm going with a group of girls, if you want to meet us (and me!). Lol.

It starts at noon and it walkable from our place. I'm thinking we'll leave around 11 or so to get there at 11:20 at the about 65% point of the parade route?

LOL...I may have to take you up on that!! What are the cross streets of the 65% point?

[hz80408]

Jun 22, 2012 10:01:39 GMT -5 birkbop said:

Hz -- are you a drinker? Because I feel like this event requires copious amounts of alcohol..

Haha yes. Some friends made the mistake of going dead sober last year and said never again...lol.

At a minimum we're going to need some mimosas or screwdrivers before.

Bimb- I'm right off of Belmont, but I'm also trying to figure out the best spot to stand for the parade too. I'll FB message you my cell incase it works out for you!

[bimbi284]

Jun 22, 2012 10:17:37 GMT -5 hz80408 said:

Jun 22, 2012 10:01:39 GMT -5 birkbop said:

Hz -- are you a drinker? Because I feel like this event requires copious amounts of alcohol..

Haha yes. Some friends made the mistake of going dead sober last year and said never again...lol.

At a minimum we're going to need some mimosas or screwdrivers before.

Bimb- I'm right off of Belmont, but I'm also trying to figure out the best spot to stand for the parade too. I'll FB message you my cell incase it works out for you!

Sounds good HZ! I'm right off Diversey so we're pretty close!!

[photon]

i want to go! but i am moving i hope you girls have fun :drink:

[FormerCityGirl]

Jun 22, 2012 9:57:16 GMT -5 birkbop said:

agreed. so much RIGHT going on here. my brain can hardly comprehend all the awesomeness.

Birk, I feel like we may need to catch Life In Color next year. DH firmly refuses to go. Here's the promo from this year:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvpSOFQcp1c

It's like Ke$ha, Jim Beam, and Cirque had a threesome and this dayglow baby was the result!

Have fun at the parade! It sounds like a blast!

[bimbi284]

I just saw that the route is different this year. It ends right near me!!

[allibally]

I'm going to pass on going this year. I get really uncomfortable in crowds and DH is working. So I have no body blocker.

Have a nice time! We went to Euro pride in 09. It was so massive but awesomely fun.

[mrsacornblue]

Have fun! One of my friends went to the DC one and it looked like a blast.