Chicago PrimeTimers Are Back in the Pride Parade!
We’re thrilled to announce that Chicago PrimeTimers will once again be marching—and riding—in the 2025 Chicago Pride Parade!
While a few final details are still being confirmed, here’s what we know:
✅ We’ve secured the same festive trolley from last year—with room for 34 riders—and seats are still available!
✅ Walkers are also welcome to join us along the parade route. You can carry flags, wave banners (including our cherished vintage CPT banner), or serve as monitors to help keep things running smoothly.
✅ Whether you ride or walk, the cost to participate is just $20, which includes a brand-new CPT t-shirt! (Note: the shirts are 100% cotton and not pre-shrunk, so we recommend sizing up for a more comfortable fit.)
This is more than just a parade—it's a chance to celebrate our community, boost our visibility, and proudly show what Chicago PrimeTimers represents.Your presence helps us demonstrate the strength, diversity, and vibrancy of our members within the LGBTQ+ community and beyond.
Trolley logistics:
We’ll begin loading at 9:30 AM at the Open Space Arts office on Clark and Wilson—a great spot to avoid parade traffic. After we board, we will ride to our designated entry point. If you want to meet us at the start of the parade we will notify you when we are informed of what our position will be.
️ After the parade:
The trolley will take us north on DuSable Lake Shore Drive and drop folks off either at the Wilson Red Line or at the Uptown Tap Room, where we’ll enjoy an informal after-party lunch. It's a great way to keep the celebration going and connect with fellow PrimeTimers.
Help us make it happen:
We’ve already raised $1,000 toward our participation through generous member donations, and our upcoming summer fundraiser dinner—featuring pasta from Calo (courtesy of James Meade) and desserts from Eli’s Cheesecakeand Taste of Heaven—will help us reach our goal of $2,500.
If you'd like to contribute a little extra to help cover costs, you can donate here.
Let’s make this year’s parade unforgettable!