I left my Pride in Chicago
Back in April my friend Annie asked me what I was doing the weekend of June 26. I didn’t have anything planned and told her as much. “The gays are getting together and throwing me a birthday party. You should come visit me,” Annie said to me. This is how I ended up going Chicago Pride 2009.
I flew into Chicago early Friday morning. I know flying to Chicago is kind of lame, but Ihad no desire to drive and didn’t know that much about the Megabus at that time. I stayed at the swanky Affinia Hotel which as just a block from the Magnificent Mile. It was one of those once in a life time experiences where onegets the chance to stay in a four star hotel. My people—the lower middle class—don’t get such chances often and should take them when the opportunity arises.
I met Annie later that afternoon. She suggested we meet at the Water Tower Place. Since this was only my second trip to Chicago, and my first on the Magnificent Mile, I didn’t know that the WaterTower was a glorified mall. I quickly discovered that not only were there stores on every level, but that most of them had huge sales going on. If asked to name one of my greatest weaknesses, I would have to say the ability to pass up a 75% off sale.
After shopping up and down Michigan Avenue and some food I headed back to the hotel to wait for my friend RJ to show up. We had made plans to hang out and gay it up together over the weekend. I wish I could recall all of the places we visited, but unfortunately I’ve waited too long to put these memories down to recall every detail. I know we saw Wrigley Field. It’s too bad I am not much of a baseball fan so I could be duly impressed. Of course there was the Parade,the second largest in Chicago besides the St. Patrick’s Day parade, and Boys Town. The fact that I was surrounded by what seemed like hundreds of thousands gays and lesbians is a wonderful experience for this small town gay guy. And I got the chance to see The Blue Man Group thanks to Annie.
At the street festival I had the chance to see a band The Joans thanks to Jeff Ramone. The Joans are a terrific band that finds its inspiration in Joan Crawford. There was aslo a drag show and Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. It was a great weekend spent with friends and full of fun while not being too wild and crazy. I look forward to going back in October and celebrating Halloween with my wonderful friend Annie.
For more pictures of my trip to Chicago check out the photos tab.
We only discovered The Joans recently. I loved Mad at the Dirt. Though is a whole set OK or too samey?
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