Having fun, being safe,' said Umeca Agnew. The traditionally colorful parade continued with as much energy as ever. The Orlando massacre seemed to have prompted more people to come out in support of the community, they said. Organizers said the crowd seemed bigger than ever. She recently came out as bisexual and said she considers herself a proud member of the LGBTQ community. She has been living and working in Chicago for four years. The parade's grand marshal was Monica Raymund of the 'Chicago Fire' TV show. Some people were treated for dehydration. Medical tents were set up along the parade route. The weather Sunday was hot and humid, with highs near 90 degrees. The parade this year was shorter, which is just one of several steps taken to address the pushback from some neighbors that the celebration has gotten out of control. One group marched with balloons that spelled out '1 PULSE' in remembrance of the tragedy at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando.
