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Who we are:
Who we are:
Niles Pride is a community group in Niles, Illinois supporting the LGBTQIA+ population in Niles and the surrounding suburbs and promotes gender identity and expression and consensual love in all its forms. Niles Pride is made up of members of the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies.
Events
Events
Niles Pride will be hosting our 4th annual Pride Walk on Saturday June 6th at 11am in Kirk Lane Park in Niles! We’ll begin with some quick speeches and then go on a one mile walk/ride/roll around the neighborhood. Afterwards, please join us for a picnic in the park and activities! Lunch from Kappy's, caramel apples from Affy Tapple, snacks, water, and cupcakes will be provided, and the event is free to attend.
Bring your colors, rainbows, pride flags, banners! Whatever makes you feel proud and exuberant. Whether you are part of the LGBTQIA+ community, family, friend, or ally, everyone is welcome to come in support of and solidarity with our LGBTQIA+ community members.
Please email info@nilespride.org for more information, or if you are a community group that would like to participate.
NOTICE: In the event of sustained heavy rain or of thunderstorms, the event will still take place, but will begin at 11:30am at the Niles-Maine District Library Common Room on the 1st floor.
6960 W. Oakton Street
Niles, IL 60714
847-663-1234
How can I support the LGBTQIA+ community?
How can I support the LGBTQIA+ community?
You can support the LGBTQIA+ community best by being a good ally, by welcoming us as equal members of the greater Niles community, and by supporting us against homophobia, transphobia, and bigotry. You can learn about issues and actions and legislation affecting the LGBTQIA+ community and donate to LGBTQIA+ organizations. Call your senators and representatives and let them know they need to support the LGBTQIA+ community and fight against transphobic and homophobic legislation. Please see below for a list of organizations that help our community.
Organizations:
The Trevor Project is a nonprofit organization focused on suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, etc (LGBTQIA+) youth.
Equality Illinois is advocacy organization dedicated to defending rights for LGBTQ+ Illinoisans.
Chicago House has been supporting individuals and families impacted by HIV since 1985 with housing, health, and employment services.
PFLAG is the nation's largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them.
GLAAD is a non-profit organization focused on LGBTQ advocacy and cultural change. GLAAD works to ensure fair, accurate, and inclusive representation and creates national and local programs that advance LGBTQ acceptance. Serving as a storyteller, media force, resource, and advocate, GLAAD tackles tough issues and provokes dialogue so that authentic LGBTQ stories are seen, heard, and actualized. GLAAD strives to protect all that has been accomplished and helps create a world where everyone can live the life they love.
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Niles Pride no longer maintains a social media account on X (formerly Twitter)
Press
Press
Niles, Park Ridge, Skokie host Pride events starting June 3 - Chicago Tribune
Pride Walk Held On Colorful Day In Niles - Niles Journal & Topics
New Niles Pride LGBTQ+ Group Forms, Plans ‘Rainbow Walk’ - Niles Journal & Topics
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