Fahrenheit Chicago - PRIDE BEACH PARTY SOUTH

  • Where: Oakwood Beach, Chicago, IL , chicago
  • 2017-08-27 11:00 UTC When: 8/27/2017
 
Gay Friendly

Introduced by AIDS Foundation of Chicago & Equality Illinois, Fahrenheit Chicago brings PRIDE to the South Side of Chicago at a free daylong beach party that includes fun, games including Bid Whist and beach games, music from some of Chicago's top DJs and others, public health awareness, and civic engagement. This is a FREE EVENT although donations are appreciated. The presenting partner is Howard Brown Health. Fahrenheit Chicago is powered by Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Chicago Department of Public Health, and Regional Resource Network Program Region V Our platinum partners are Rush University Medical Center, ACLU of Illinois, Planned Parenthood Illinois Action, Harmony, a WellCare Company, Cook County Health and Hospitals System (Austin CBC Initiative, South Suburban HIV/AIDS Regional Coalition, and Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center), Mission Il and Wet Personal Lubricants. Our gold partners are Legal Council for Health Justice, The University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children’s Hospital, Great Lakes Coca-Cola Distribution Company. Our supporting partner is Center on Halsted. CALOR-AIDS Healthcare Foundation Main Stage: 11-11:30am Lighthouse Beach Service with Pastor Jamie Frazier 11:30am-12pm - DJ Tiger 1-2pm - DJ Superman 2-3pm - DJ All The Way Kay with Chicago's house prince Jon Pierce 3-4pm - Mini Ball with DJ Matt Balenciaga 4-5pm - Illusions Drag Show w/ DJ Darryl Da Joker, featuring Terry D'Mor, Victoria Le Paige, Sheri Payne. Mimi Marks, and Iyanna Frantz 5-6pm - The Serpent, DJ TJaye with Cakes Da Killa and Cor.Ece 6-7pm - DJ Gemini Jones 7-7:30 - Recognition ceremony Hosting by Chicago comedians Mz. RuffnStuff Ellite, Trina Truluv Robinson, and Otis Mack, and poet/singer Storie Devereaux 2-7pm - Bid Whist tournament: Details and sign up: www.equalityillinois.org/fahrenheitbidwhist/ - Early arrival and carpooling are highly recommended due to limited parking - Bring your chairs, tables, BBQ and other picnic treats, etc - Bring your cups, plates napkins, and cutlery - Bring your cooler and ice - Bring garbage bags - Alcohol is not allowed, so be smart - Bring a sweater or jacket - Register to vote - Take advantage of free health tests - Enjoy - Mingle and make new friends – Information about Oakwood Beach–accessibility, parking and transit options–http://www.cpdbeaches.com/beaches/Oakwood-Beach/. We can't wait to see you there!

 
 
 
 
 
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