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NewsChicago Sun-TimesJuly 4, 2026United States

Behind the Lens: Capturing the 55th Annual Chicago Pride Parade

A visual journalist shares the story and technical details behind a featured photograph from the 55th Annual Chicago Pride Parade in Lake View. The article highlights the parade's theme, the political context of new Illinois protections for queer residents, and a collection of other recent news photos from across Chicago.

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Why It Matters

The article documents the 55th Annual Chicago Pride Parade and notes that Governor JB Pritzker recently signed three new bills into law providing legal protections for queer people in Illinois.

Key Facts

  • The 55th Annual Chicago Pride Parade was held in Lake View last Sunday.
  • The parade theme for this year was 'Free to Be Proud'.
  • Governor JB Pritzker recently signed three new bills into law providing protections for queer people in Illinois.
  • There were 155 participating troupes in the parade.
  • The featured photograph was taken with a Canon EOS R5, 28-70mm lens, at 46mm focal length, f/2 aperture, 1/5000 shutter speed, and ISO 250.
  • The dancer in the featured photo was performing 'flagging', a dance style originating in gay clubs in the late 1970s and 80s.
  • The Supreme Court issued a decision upholding birthright citizenship on Tuesday.
  • United Auto Workers union members held a rally outside Woodward Inc. in Niles on Tuesday.

Who's Mentioned

organizationMacy’s“A troupe participating in the parade.”organizationSupreme Court“Issued a decision regarding birthright citizenship.”locationLake View“Neighborhood where the Pride Parade took place.”personJB Pritzker“Governor of Illinois who signed three new bills protecting queer people.”organizationUnited Auto Workers“Union members who held a rally in Niles.”organizationDepartment of Water Management“City agency managing water infrastructure.”personCandace Dane Chambers“Visual journalist for the Sun-Times who photographed the parade.”