The annual Pride Celebration at Wrigley Field will take place Monday, June 17, in support of the LGBTQ+ community. This vibrant event will feature local LGBTQ+ owned and friendly businesses at Gallagher Way, curated music and entertainment, festive fan activities, an on-field recognition and more.
For the Pride Celebration, the Cubs will:
- Recognize pregame the Brave Space Alliance, a Black-led, transgender-led LGBTQ+ center on the South Side, designed to create and provide affirming and culturally competent services for the entire LGBTQ+ community of Chicago.
- Welcome LGBTQ+ owned and friendly businesses to Gallagher Way, providing fans with the opportunity to support local businesses from 4:30-7:30 p.m. CT.
- Offer Pride-themed beer bats in the ballpark as well as Pride-themed cocktails at the Gallagher Way “Drinks” container bar.
- Display a “We C You” pinboard at Gallagher Way where fans can take and pin photos.
- Host festive fan activities at Gallagher Way pregame including airbrush temporary tattoos and live music.
- Entertain fans during the game with a curated playlist by Chicago-based DJ Ca$h Era.
- Enlist founder and CEO of World Gay Boxing Championships Martin Stark to throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
To participate, fans are encouraged to purchase a ticket to the June 17 game through the Pride Celebration Special Ticket Offer which comes with a special-edition Pride-themed Cubs jersey featuring the Progress Pride flag. A portion of the proceeds from each ticket will benefit Brave Space Alliance. Jerseys will be offered in sizes M, XL and XXL, and handed out on a first-come, first-served basis.
To purchase tickets for a group of 15 or more, please call Peyton Johnson at 773-404-4189 or [email protected].