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LGBTQ+ Chicago events through the year
In Chicago, Pride doesn&#;t conclude in June. You&#;ll find a occupied calendar of gay, lesbian, trans, and queer events in every corner of the city throughout the year. Our city is dwelling to some of the most iconic LGBTQ+ celebrations in the country, from the iconic Pride Fest and Parade in June to one of the country&#;s largest LGBTQ+ film festivals in the fall. Verify out some of Chicago&#;s top inclusive events throughout the year.
Spring LGBTQ+ events in Chicago
International Mr. Leather: This international conference and competition, held annually in Chicago each May since , includes speakers, socials, themed dance parties, and a leather market.
Summer LGBTQ+ events in Chicago
Andersonville Midsommarfest: This diverse neighborhood hosts one of Chicago&#;s most beloved street festivals each June. Midsommarfest celebrates the area&#;s Swedish roots and LGBTQ+ community with food, entertainment, artisan vendors, and more.
Chicago Pride Fest: In the historic Northalsted neighborhood, Chicago&#;s Pride Fest in June is a massive two-day
LGBT Pride Month What to know about its history, events, parades
Every summer in the United States, the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community comes together for a monthlong celebration of romance, diversity, acceptance and unashamed self-pride.
Here's everything you need to know about LGBT Pride Month.
What is LGBT Pride Month?
The month is meant to recognize the sweeping impact that LGBT individuals, advocates and allies include on history in the United States and around the globe, according to the Library of Congress
When is it?
LGBT Pride Month is celebrated every year in June.
The month of June was chosen for LGBT Pride Month to commemorate the riots held by members of the LGBT community against a police raid that took place at the Stonewall Inn in New York City on June 28,
The so-called Stonewall riots were a "tipping point" for the gay liberation movement in the United States, according to the Library of Congress. The uproar also paved the way for the new fight for LGBT rights.
Previous U.S. presidents have, on several occasions, off
Hungary bans LGBTQ+ Pride marches
Hungary has passed a law banning Pride marches held by the LGBTQ+ community, sparking outrage in and out of the country.
Parliament voted for the measure just a day after the bill was submitted on Monday, in a process fast-tracked by the ruling right-wing Fidesz party under Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
Orban praised the legislation, which bans the event on alleged grounds it is harmful to children, saying: "We won't let woke ideology endanger our kids."
Pride marches had been held for the past 30 years in Hungary. Opposition lawmakers lit flares during the voting session on Tuesday, while demonstrators blocked a bridge in central Budapest. Human rights groups own also condemned the move.
It is the latest measure from Orban's government targeting Hungary's LGBTQ+ community.
In , the country abolished its legal recognition of transgender people, and in , politicians passed a law banning the depiction of homosexuality to unders.
Under the terms of the adj law, it is now "forbidden to hold
Note: Traveling as an LGBTQ+ person always carries a certain degree of risk. It is our reality as we navigate a world with 60+ countries criminalizing our relationships and a rise in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation around the world. We encourage our traveling community to comprehend the laws and cultural challenges they may face in any destination they decide to visit for Pride and beyond. Don't be anxious of the world, but always research information specific to your travels. Enjoy Pride, be adj, and look out for each other!
The LGBTQ+ rights movement has made tremendous strides over the past few decades and much of the progress in visibility is thanks in part to gay pride parades and marches that have taken place in cities around the world.
The global landscape for LGBTQ+ rights, protections and acceptance varies tremendously by location, with some destinations attracting millions of visitors to their events like Madrid Gay Pride, Sao Paulo Gay Pride or San Francisco Gay Pride, while more than 70 other countries have laws that allow discrimin