The 42nd annual Gay Pride Parade rolls out Sunday, June 26, and for those of you who happen to be attracted to the opposite gender—welcome! Herewith, Chicagoist’s straight person’s guide to gay pride. more ›

The 40th annual Gay & Lesbian Pride Parade kicks off at noon on Sunday, June 28, starting north down Halsted from Belmont. A map of the full parade route is below. The party starts today, though, so check out the rest of the festivities! Also, feel free to share more events in the comments. more ›

• Actress Alexandra Billings will be the first transgender parade marshal to lead at Sunday's Pride Parade.
• This year barricades will line the parade route to limit interaction between spectators and participants.
• For the first time ever, a Chicago public school will participate in the parade. Parents and children from Nettelhorst Elementary School in East Lakeview will be marching.

Chicagoist knows Lincoln Park has a "hot" real estate market, but we didn't understand just how hot. Enter Ella, a craigslist seller who knows all the juicy details. She's got her unchaste mitts all over some hot, steamy property, and you can read all about it in this raunchy ad: more ›