芝加哥將縮小今年的驕傲遊行規模，引發社區不滿

Annual Chicago Pride Parade Faces Downsizing Challenges

芝加哥，這個多元與包容的城市，每年的驕傲遊行都吸引了來自全國各地的參與者和觀眾。然而，今年的遊行似乎將面臨前所未有的挑戰。根據最近的報導，芝加哥官員計劃將遊行的規模縮小約37%，包括減少花車和表演的數量。此外，芝加哥警察局（CPD）提出了一項將遊行路線縮短幾個街區的提案，這將減少需要48名警員的職位。

這一消息引起了LGBTQ+社群的強烈反應。許多人認為，這種縮減不僅減少了慶祝和表達自我驕傲的機會，也可能削弱社群的能見度和影響力。LGBTQ+市長諮詢委員會主席Jin-Soo Huh表示，他們對這一消息感到不滿，並強調這樣的決定應該在與社區協商後才能做出。他們呼籲市長辦公室恢復驕傲遊行的原始規模。

芝加哥驕傲遊行是全美最大的驕傲遊行之一，每年都會吸引大量的參與者和支持者。報導指出，今年遊行時間的改變（從中午改為上午11點開始）以及規模的縮減，是出於提高安全和更好地管理物流的考慮。然而，是否這些變化與全國範圍內增加的對LGBTQ+權利的攻擊有關，目前尚不清楚。

In the face of these challenges, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's LGBTQ+ Advisory Board has said they will continue to work to maintain the integrity of the march. They have sent an open letter to the city demanding that the limit on the number of participants be lifted and emphasizing the progress the city of Chicago and the state of Illinois have made in advancing the rights and protections of LGBTQ+ people. They urge the City to organize the largest, most visible and impactful Pride Parade in the country, especially at a time when transgender youth are facing unprecedented threats.

Additionally, some organizations support changing the time of the parade to 11:00 a.m. to better accommodate the shift demands of the police department. The letter also advocates for other marches to be held throughout the year and asks that officials involve the community in any decision to change these beloved traditions.

Chicago's Pride Parade is not only a celebration, but also a platform to showcase the strength, unity, and diversity of the community. In the face of this challenge, Chicago's LGBTQ+ community and supporters demonstrated their commitment to rights, visibility, and pride. Their efforts remind us that even in the face of adversity, the power of unity and love can make a difference.