CHICAGO — With scorching weather in the forecast for this year’s Chicago Pride Parade, officials are urging attendees to prepare for extreme heat — and to take hydration seriously during one of the city’s largest outdoor celebrations.
Temperatures are expected to soar into the 90s, with a heat index near 100 degrees, raising significant health concerns for the estimated 800,000 spectators expected to line the parade route through Lakeview on Sunday.
This marks the second consecutive weekend Chicagoans have endured a dangerous heat wave. Last weekend’s oppressive conditions prompted citywide alerts — and now, officials say the timing couldn’t be riskier…