Aurora Pride Weekend 2019: Schedule, Details, More

AURORA, IL — Two years ago, Aurora didn't even have a Pride Parade; now, the city is gearing up to host its second Pride Parade and its first-ever Pride Weekend. The festivities, scheduled for June 7 through June 9, were made possible by community donations that helped Pride Weekend organizers cover expenses.

Here's a look at what's happening when and where during Aurora Pride Weekend.

June 7

The start of Pride Weekend lines up with downtown Aurora's First Fridays celebration, so art, live music, and pride-themed activities are on the itinerary. Food trucks will also be lined up in the parking lot across from City Hall to provide eats and drinks for sale.

Proud Visions: Images from June 17, 2018 Aurora’s Inaugural Pride Parade

Santori Public Library, 101 S. River St. from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

See images from the historic 2018 Aurora Pride Parade taken by photographers Nathan Villotti, Robb Winder, and members of Indivisible Aurora. Some pics snapped by residents will also be featured.

ArtBar: Drag Queens and Dragons

The ArtBar at Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 N. Broadway, 7 p.m. to 12 a.m.

This art show will feature portraits of some of Aurora's diverse community of artists and LGBTQ residents.

Unapologetically Me: A night of music, poetry, and comedy

Arcana Studios, 5 1/2 W. Downer Pl., 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Clowns, indie musicians, queer poets, and other artists will perform in a pride-themed variety show that promises to entertain. Those who attend can take a letter or poem from a wall filled with queer poetry and love letters curated by artist Annie Baldwin.

Good to know if you go: You can head to Wyckwood House or Aurora Fastprint throughout the night to get your own Pride pic snapped in one of the popup photo booths and have a memory of the first-ever Pride Weekend in Aurora.

June 8

Teen Writers and Artist Project (T-WAAP)

Riverfront Playhouse. 11 S Water St., 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Hear teen artists share hip hop, spoken word poetry and personal stories at this free showcase.

Stonewall: The First and Next 50

Waubonsee Community College. 18 S River St., 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

A panel discussion will delve into the impact the Stonewall Uprising has had on the LGBTQ community and the challenges still faced in the queer community.

OUTspoken

Ballydoyle Irish Pub, 28 E. New York St., 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

A Chicago-based storytelling group shares comedy and personal vignettes about life in the LGBTQ community in this free show.

June 9

Aurora's 2nd Annual Pride Parade will step off from the intersection of Broadway and Benton at 12 p.m.

Read more:

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