Pride Fest: Mokena took place June 10 at 10925 W. La Porte Rd.
According to the event's Facebook page, it was the first Pride event in this area, as Southwest Suburban Activists ( SWSA ) staged their first Pride Fest at Mokena's Yunker Farm, The Chicago Tribune noted. There were bands, speakers, readings of children's books, yard games, informational booths, food trucks, vendors and more.
SWSA Director Emily Biegel said, "This should have happened a long time ago. "We really want the Lincolnway area to be known for tolerance and equity. Our work is cut out for us."
The Tribune article is at www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/news/ct-sta-mokena-pride-fest-st-0611-story.html .
Photos by Southwest Suburban Activists member Kathleen Hummitsch