Tue. June 14, 2005
By Andy Farriester
The Parade begins each year at the intersection of Halsted and Belmont. (Parade Route) You may want to grab a bottle or four of water at the Walgreen's to "HYDRATE" yourself properly during this trek. Don't worry, we will make many other stops along the route to sate your ever present hunger pains.
Our first stop will be Jack's on Halsted (Jack's American Blend), 3201 N. Halsted St. 773-244-9191. Grab Jack's famous Mimosa's and know that your day can only get better from here on.
After the Parade has most definitely passed by, I say let's head over to Cesar's, 2924 North Broadway, 773-296-9097 and grab a few of their Killer Margaritas. This year, Cesar's (both locations) is playing host to the after-parade-before-you-go-out and really get messed up crowd. Visit www.killermargaritas.com for more info on that. It is pride Sunday. You're allowed to have a margarita on a school night.
However you choose to celebrate Pride this month, make sure to surround yourself with loved ones and friends. If you're hosting the festivities this time, make sure to have a lot of bottled water on hand. I can tell you from experience that some people make this day an endless excuse to exercise the college freshman still trapped inside of them. Take it easy, don't overindulge and make sure to eat.
Remember that this really is a day of celebration. Celebrate the battles that we've won and the battles yet to be won. Today and everyday, it's great to be gay. Until we see each other again. Eat well and love a lot.
Yours truly,
Andy
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