Pride Parade 2022

Sunday June 26

12 p.m.

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This Sunday, June 26th at 12 p.m. will see the return of the Chicago Pride Parade to the city. As always, the northeast corner of the 43rd Ward is the end of the Parade route and will see some street closures due to this.

Neighbors will see temporary signs indicating “NO PARKING ON SUNDAY JUNE 26th, FROM 5:00 a.m. TO 8:00 p.m." on both sides of the street, unless otherwise indicated. Due to the volume of vehicles involved, the issuing of parking citations and towing will begin promptly at 5:00 am on the 26th. Here is the updated list of impacted streets:

• Diversey Parkway from Broadway to Cannon Drive
• Cannon Drive from Diversey to Fullerton

Please Note: Rideshare Restrictions

The City is also taking precautionary traffic control measures with a rideshare restriction zone that will take place from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the day of the parade.

Sheffield Ave to the Lake and from Diversey down to Fullerton will be within this restriction zone and will make calling a rideshare in this area impossible.

City departments and the Chicago Police Department are taking countless safety precautions and you will see heightened police presence in the Ward for the day preceding, the day of the parade, and after the parade to ensure the safety of the neighborhood and all those celebrating.

Happy Pride.

Keep the Spring Showers Out of Your Basement

With warmer weather and storm season around the corner, the Department of Water Management encourages residents to assist in reducing water from reaching the sewer

system. Community-wide efforts can greatly decrease the impact of neighborhood flooding and the extent of basement backups by taking the following steps:

• Do not dump fats/oils/greases down the drain or down catch basins in the street.
• Avoid running a dishwasher or washing machine during storms.
• Disconnect downspout connections from the sewer system.
• Make sure to direct flow to areas with permeable surfaces that can properly absorb the stormwater, or use rain barrels to collect the rain directly from the downspouts. 
• Install rain gardens, green landscaping, or trees with large canopies in your yard to help retain rainwater.
• Resurface driveways, parking pads, or patios with permeable pavement.

More information here.

City of Chicago Home and Business Protection Program

Apply here.

If you live in or operate a business in Chicago you can now apply to receive reimbursement for your security cameras and other security devices. Since the offer is "first-come, first serve", we encourage people who want to buy cameras to do so now.

The rebate includes: 

• Up to $225 per camera for a maximum of 2 cameras
• Up to $150 per one year of subscription costs for cloud-based video storage systems 
• Up to $100 per light for a maximum of 2 lights
• Up to $50 per vehicle GPS tracking device for a maximum of 2 devices
• Up to $120 per one year of subscription costs for GPS tracking applications 

To get reimbursed, you must provide:

• Proof of address
• Proof of purchase
• Photo of installed device

Learn more here.

Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce Weekend Guide

June 23-26

Make the most of your summer weekends with the Lincoln Park Weekend Guide. Here are some of the great events on deck this weekend:

• Celebrate Pride in Lincoln Park with the Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago History Museum and Movement Lincoln Park.
• Visit the new Immersive Monet & Impressionists exhibit at Lighthouse Artspace or venture out of the neighborhood with the Chicago History Museum's walking tour of Bronzeville.
• The Second City and Zanies are ready to make you laugh all weekend long!
• Make plans for brunch and a matinee on Lincoln Avenue.

Full weekend guide here.

Summer Screening: Peace by Chocolate

Tuesday, June 28, 6:30 p.m. at the Chicago History Museum

Presented by Cinema/Chicago, the City of Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, and their cultural partners, Chicago History Museum is pleased to be a host for Summer Screenings. Join them for a free screening of Peace by Chocolate followed by a discussion with its director, Jonathan Keijer.

Pride Night at Lincoln Common

June 30th

Lincoln Common is closing out Pride Month with a special evening on the plaza.

5:00PM: Off the Barre Workout led by Equinox Lincoln Common

(RSVP: Jessica Smelker Jessica.Smelker@equinox.com)

6:00PM: Live Music from Lakeside Pride Org’s Tiny Bubbles Ukulele Band

Special Pride-themed offerings from Lincoln Common Retailers and local business will be sampled and for sale.

More information at lincolncommon.com

Celebrate Independence Day with The Chicago History Museum

Monday July 4, 10:30a.m. - 2:30p.m.

Join the Chicago History Museum Join us on the Fourth of July as we celebrate freedom and envision what that means for all. Join them in the Museum’s backyard as we reflect on our country’s past and form new traditions for our futures together. Activities include our new children’s Freedom Dance Party, a keynote speech by author and professor Michelle Duster, a Chicago blues jam session, and other family-friendly festivities. Be sure to visit the Member Tent and celebrate the opening of the Richard M. and Shirley H. Jaffee History Trail.

This outdoor event is free to all. The Museum is open from noon until 4:30 p.m. with free admission for Illinois residents. More information here. 

Become a Lifeguard 

Join the Chicago Park District and become a lifeguard this summer. Seasonal lifeguards will receive a $600 retention bonus in addition to their seasonal employee wages. 

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Be at least 16 years of age by July 1, 2022
• Temporarily waiving the city residency requirement for seasonal lifeguards 
• Be fully vaccinated
• Pass the swim test
• Become American Red Cross certified

More information here.