DISABILITY PRIDE PARADE PARADE
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Accessibility

METRA RIDERS, PLEASE NOTE:  Metra will undergo construction the weekend of the Disability Pride Parade. Those with accessibility needs who are taking the Metra Electric will need to plan for arrival at McCormick Place - this will be the ONLY accessible downtown station. There will be an accessible shuttle bus from McCormick to Milennium Station. Please plan your travel accordingly.
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  • Those processing in the parade are welcome to ride on registered motor vehicles, walk, or roll. 
  • There will be a specific area at Daley Plaza where masks are required. 
  • Masks are encouraged for the parade and celebration.
  • ASL interpreters will be present.
  • A cooling bus will be on site at Daley Plaza for those who need shade and air conditioning.
  • A sensory-friendly bus will be on site at Daley Plaza. It will be cool and quiet. Fidgets will be available.
  • Our medical tent will have masks, ear plugs, sunblock, and 1st Aid items.
  • Water, fruit, and chips will be generously donated by Z Life and Open Doors at Daley Plaza.

Bathrooms:
  • Hero Coffee Bar at439 S Dearborn St is near the starting point is allowing bathroom use.
  • There will be accessible porta potties at Daley Plaza.
  • The mall across the street from Daley Plaza also has accessible bathrooms inside.

​Plain Language Document:
Please click here to view our plain language document regarding details of the parade.

Live Captioning (CART) will be available here!

Large Print Daley Plaza Program:
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Social Story:
​Please click the file below to download and/or view a social story about the parade, including our new Sensory Space.

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​If you have any questions about accessability or accomodations, please email us at [email protected]

The 22nd Annual Disability Pride Parade
​will be on July 26th 2025!
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