Celebrating Pride Month 2025

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Happy Pride Month 48th Ward! From the Stonewall riots of 1969 which were led by Black Trans women, to the legalization of gay marriage in 2015, to everything else in between and beyond, Pride has been a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community, and a protest against anyone who would have us keep our true colors hidden.

Now more than ever, it's important that we come together in community and solidarity in the face of an federal administration that is actively dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion. They would like to see decades of LGBTQIA+ progress undone; we will continue working to see it protected and carried forward for future generations. As the first queer Filipina to serve on the Chicago City Council, I'm honored to celebrate Pride 2025 with you as your alderwoman. I look forward to continuing our work to protect and uplift our most vulnerable neighbors.

Read on for ways to get involved this month; Thank you to the many organizations that have come together to offer Pride education and engagement opportunities!

Yours in Community,

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Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth

48th Ward Alderwoman


Daley Plaza Pride Flag Raising Ceremony

The LGBT Caucus raised the pride flag together in Daley Plaza on Monday!


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Pokémon & Pride Trans Youth Resource Fair

  • When: Friday, June 20 from 5-7pm

  • Where: Glenwood from Lunt - Morse

  • No RSVP is required for this event

Join Kelly Cassidy as well as other elected officials and community organizations at the upcoming Pokémon & Pride Trans Youth Resource Fair! Come by to collect resources or to show support and solidarity with the trans youth in our community. Along with LGBTQIA+ health and safety resources, the event will feature free Pokémon cards and active Pokémon GO lures! We hope to see you there!


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Baklaan Movie Night with AFIRE Chicago

  • When: Friday, June 20 from 6-8pm

  • Where: HANA Center (4300 N California Ave)

  • RSVP online.

Join the Alliance of filipinos for Immigrant Rights and Empowerment (AFIRE) for a quuer movie night to celebrate Pride 2025! Masks are required for this event and free popcorn and drinks will be provided! Learn more about AFIRE here


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Transfemicide Ordinance Community Meeting

  • When: Wednesday, July 30 from 6:30-8pm

  • Where: Broadway Armory (5917 N Broadway)

  • No RSVP is required for this event

The City of Chicago wants to work together with community to improve the outcomes for the transgender community. In December 2024, Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order to establish a Transfemicide Working Group. Join the Chicago Commmission on Human Relations at an upcoming community meeting to share your feedback on that executive order and discuss the current needs of the transgender community. 


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Celebrate Pride with the Chicago Public Library

The Chicago Public Library is thrilled to celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month and invites you to join them all month! They’re hosting events, sharing book recommendations, organizing displays and more to honor all aspects of queer life, history and culture. Be a part of this Pride Month by attending a Drag Story Time, watching an LGBTQIA+ movie screening or picking up one of the beautiful coloring pages available at every branch. Chicago Public Library is honored to serve the wonderful community of queer Chicagoans, along with their allies, friends, and families.


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Celebrate Pride with the Chicago Park District

As we begin Pride Month, the Chicago Park District is honoring the history, resilience, and ongoing fight for equality and inclusion while reaffirming their commitment to fostering a culture of respect, equity, and support for LGBTQIA+ individuals — not just in June, but every day of the year. Join them in honoring the voices, contributions, and experiences of our community and acknowledging the barriers many still face. Explore Parks Pride events here.

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