The people, performers, and voices behind Pride.

Explore grand marshal archives, parade organizers, Pride Fest performers, and Chicago community voices who shape Pride season.

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Archives + Pride Voices

Grand marshals, organizers, performers, and community leaders.

The original ChicagoPride.com archive highlighted parade grand marshals and Pride voices over many years. This page preserves that editorial direction in the new design.

2018

Orlando Cruz

2018 Chicago Pride Parade Grand Marshal and a landmark voice in LGBTQ+ sports visibility.

2017

Lea DeLaria

The Orange is the New Black star brought performer energy and outspoken Pride spirit to the grand marshal role.

2016

Monica Raymund

The Chicago Fire actor was featured as a Pride Parade Grand Marshal in the ChicagoPride archive.

2015

Ty Herndon

Country artist and 2015 Grand Marshal, with announcement and interview coverage in the ChicagoPride archive.

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Voices & Interviews

Explore entertainment, performer interviews, participant stories, and people powering Pride weekend.

Organizer

Richard Pfeiffer

ChicagoPride featured the longtime parade organizer and his role in building the parade's modern legacy.