The 48th annual Chicago Pride Parade steps off in Chicago on June 25, 2017. More than 250,000 people were expected to line the 4-mile route.
Justice Lawson, 21, right, hugs his friend at the 48th annual Pride Parade on June 25, 2017, on Chicago's North Side.
— Michael Tercha / Chicago Tribune, June 15, 2017A large American flag is carried in the 48th annual Pride Parade on June 25, 2017, on Chicago's North Side.
— Michael Tercha / Chicago Tribune, June 15, 2017"Orange is the New Black" star Lea DeLaria acts as the grand marshall at the 48th annual Pride Parade on June 25, 2017, on Chicago's North Side.
— Michael Tercha / Chicago Tribune, June 15, 2017A participant does a flip during the 48thaAnnual Pride Parade in Chicago on June 25, 2017.
— Alexandra Wimley / Chicago Tribune, Aug. 19, 2014Marchers dressed as balloon cupcakes walk with the Balloons by Tommy float at the 48th annual Pride Parade on June 25, 2017, on Chicago's North Side.
— Michael Tercha / Chicago Tribune, June 15, 2017David Leaf, 40, performs with the Chicago Spirit Brigade at the 48th annual Pride Parade on June 25, 2017, in Chicago.
— Michael Tercha / Chicago Tribune, June 15, 2017Two women dressed as Princess Leia ride with the Bikes and Mics motorcycle club at the 48th annual Pride Parade on June 25, 2017, in Chicago.
— Michael Tercha / Chicago Tribune, June 15, 2017Participants high-five the audience at the 48th annual Pride Parade in Chicago on June 25, 2017.
— Alexandra Wimley / Chicago Tribune, Aug. 19, 2014Paradegoers are stacked stories deep on Halsted Street during the 48th annual Pride Parade on June 25, 2017, on Chicago's North Side.
— Michael Tercha / Chicago Tribune, June 15, 2017Victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando are remembered at the 48th annual Pride Parade on June 25, 2017, on Chicago's North Side.
— Michael Tercha / Chicago Tribune, June 15, 2017Paradegoers cheer for beads at the 48th annual Pride Parade on June 25, 2017, on Chicago's North Side.
— Michael Tercha / Chicago Tribune, June 15, 2017A crowd member photographs the parade during the 48th annual Pride Parade in Chicago on June 25, 2017.
— Alexandra Wimley / Chicago Tribune, Aug. 19, 2014Lea DeLaria, the grand marshal of the parade, rides along the route during the 48th Annual Pride Parade in Chicago on June 25, 2017.
— Alexandra Wimley / Chicago Tribune, Aug. 19, 2014Dancers on the float representing Sidetrack bar are covered in confetti at the 48th annual Pride Parade on June 25, 2017, on Chicago's North Side.
— Michael Tercha / Chicago Tribune, June 15, 2017People watch the 48th annual Pride Parade from their balcony on June 25, 2017, on Chicago's North Side.
— Michael Tercha / Chicago Tribune, June 15, 2017A member of the Chicago Spirit Brigade performs a stunt during the 48th annual Pride Parade in Chicago on June 25, 2017.
— Alexandra Wimley / Chicago Tribune, Aug. 19, 2014A paradegoer smiles at the passing floats during the 48th annual Pride Parade in Chicago on June 25, 2017.
— Alexandra Wimley / Chicago Tribune, Aug. 19, 2014A police officer photographs balloon-clad marchers during the 48th annual Pride Parade on June 25, 2017, on Chicago's North Side.
— Michael Tercha / Chicago Tribune, June 15, 2017Participants dance in the 48th annual Pride Parade in Chicago on June 25, 2017.
— Alexandra Wimley / Chicago Tribune, Aug. 19, 2014A woman dressed as Wonder Woman watche the 48th annual Pride Parade on June 25, 2017, on Chicago's North Side.
— Michael Tercha / Chicago Tribune, June 15, 2017Paradegoers pose during the 48th annual Chicago Pride Parade on June 25, 2017.
— Alexandra Wimley / Chicago Tribune, June 25, 2017A paradegoer stands in front of protesters near the end of the route during the 48th annual Pride Parade in Chicago on June 25, 2017.
— Alexandra Wimley / Chicago Tribune, Aug. 19, 2014Priya Parrish and her 4-year-old son, Sai, look out the window of the Near North Montessori bus before the start of the Chicago Pride Parade on June 25, 2017.
— Alexandra Wimley / Chicago Tribune, June 25, 2017Marchers hold hands during the 48th annual Pride Parade in Chicago on June 25, 2017.
— Alexandra Wimley / Chicago Tribune, Aug. 19, 2014A man poses for a photo the 48th annual Pride Parade in Chicago on June 25, 2017.
— Alexandra Wimley / Chicago Tribune, Aug. 19, 2014Paradegoers laugh during the 48th annual Chicago Pride Parade on June 25, 2017.
— Alexandra Wimley / Chicago Tribune, June 25, 2017Marchers hold letters spelling out "PRIDE" in balloons during the 48th annual Pride Parade in Chicago on June 25, 2017.
— Alexandra Wimley / Chicago Tribune, Aug. 19, 2014Amanda Bell sets up her rainbow umbrella before the start of the Chicago Pride Parade on June 25, 2017.
— Alexandra Wimley / Chicago Tribune, June 25, 2017Members of the Brazilian Samba One dance group prepare before the start of the Chicago Pride Parade on June 25, 2017.
— Alexandra Wimley / Chicago Tribune, June 25, 2017Salt trucks block streets crossing the parade route during the 48th annual Pride Parade on June 25, 2017, on Chicago's North Side.
— Michael Tercha / Chicago Tribune, June 15, 2017Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel walks in the 48th annual Chicago Pride Parade on June 25, 2017.
— Alexandra Wimley / Chicago Tribune, June 25, 2017Paradegoers prepare for the start of the Chicago Pride Parade on June 25, 2017.
— Alexandra Wimley / Chicago Tribune, June 25, 2017Protesters gather near Pine Grove Avenue and Diversey Parkway in opposition to this year's Chicago Pride Parade on June 25, 2017.
— Kasondra Van Treeck / Chicago Tribune, June 25, 2017