Pride Fest 2022 kicked off in Chicago with heightened security following Idaho Patriot Front arrests.
"I don't know if I'm looking for anyone in particular, I'm just excited for all of them," said Rachel Mafiarf."Tomorrow is the best day in my opinion. We have the Juneteenth celebration," Ammons said.
Security was tight and there was a visible police presence for the festival following a foiled attempt by white nationalists to disrupt a pride event in northern Idaho. At the Pride Fest, there are security checkpoints and no large bags are allowed, among other security measures.
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