Chicago police to talk 2025 Pride Parade safety Thursday, with 1M expected to gather in city | LIVE

CHICAGO (WLS) — One million people will gather in Chicago on Sunday.

On Thursday afternoon, police will talk about how they plan to keep attendees safe during the Pride Parade.

On Thursday afternoon, police will talk about how they plan to keep attendees safe during the Pride Parade.

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Superintendent Larry Snelling will brief the media outside the Center on Halsted.

Chicago’s Pride Parade, which begins in the Northalsted neighborhood, is considered one of the largest in the world.

The 54th annual parade is themed “United in Pride,” highlighting the robust spirit of unity, resilience, and love that characterizes the LGBTQ+ community and its supporters, according to event organizers.

The parade kicks off from Sheridan Road and Broadway (where viewing begins at Grace Street and Broadway) and follows a 2-mile route. It proceeds south on Broadway, then south on Halsted Street, goes east on Belmont Avenue, continues south on Broadway, and finally heads east on Diversey Parkway to Cannon Drive.

ABC7 Chicago parade coverage will begin Sunday at 11 a.m. It will be available on ABC7 and wherever you stream.

This is a developing story; check back with ABC7 Chicago for updates.

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