May 7, 2024

Fierce LGBTQ+ Leaders and Advocates To Join Speaker Welch at Equality & Pride 365

Our incredible host committee will return at Equality & Pride 365 along with live entertainment from The Baton Show Lounge! Join House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch and these fellow champions for change on Thursday, June 27 from 7 to 9 PM at the I.O. Godfrey Rooftop in Chicago.

• Kelly Cassidy, District 14 State Representative 
• Precious Brady-Davis, Commissioner of the MWRD of Greater Chicago
• Greg Harris, Retired House Majority Leader
• Ken Mejia-Beal, Youth Outlook Chairman
• Lamont Robinson, 4th Ward Alderman
• Mike Ziri, Public Policy Director at Equality Illinois

Support Our Members at These Upcoming House Dems Events

Lunch Reception for Rep. Moylan

With special guest, Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch

Monday, June 3 | Noon

Hugo’s at Rivers Casino | 3000 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018

Individual Ticket: $500

Sponsorships: $5,000 Platinum | $2,500 Gold | $1,000 Silver

Make checks payable and mail to:

Friends for Moylan

PO Box 1613

Des Plaines, IL 60018

Summer Reception for Leader Buckner

With special guest, Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch

Thursday, June  | 5:30-7:00 PM

Joy District Rooftop | 112 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 6065

Individual Tickets: $250 Gold | $100 Silver | $500 Bronze | $35 Young Professional

Host committee: $6,000 Chair | $3,000 Host | $1,000 Sponsor | $500 Friend

For more info: info@kambuckner.com.

Make checks payable and mail to:

Friends of Kam Buckner

PO Box 53528

Chicago, IL 60653

Latino Caucus Summer Celebration

Tuesday, June 11 | 6:00-8:00 PM

The Gage | 24 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603

Individual Ticket: $250

Sponsorships: $500 | $1,000 | $2,500 | $5,000

Speaker Welch's 3rd Annual Juneteenth Festival

Wednesday, June 19 | 1:00-5:00 PM

Memorial Park District | 639 N. Wolf Rd, Hillside, IL 60162

Entry to this event is FREE & open to the public. Families are welcome.

Plus there will be:

• Food & drink vendors
• Local businesses & organizations
• Games & activities
• Bounce houses
• Live entertainment

For questions, please email admin@hdemsil.com.

NEW TIME: Join House Speaker Welch for Equality & Pride 365

Thursday, June 27 | 7:00-9:00 PM

I.O. Godfrey Rooftop | 127 W. Huron St, Chicago, IL 60654

Tickets: $250 Individual | $365 Equality & Pride Ambassador

Sponsorships: $20,000 Diamond | $12,000 Platinum | $6,000 Gold | $3,000 Silver | $1,000 Bronze

For questions or to RSVP: email admin@hdemsIL.com or call 708-838-7010

Make checks payable and mail to:

People for Emanuel "Chris" Welch

10055 W. Roosevelt Rd, Suite D

Westchester, IL 60154

Cubs vs. Phillies Fundraiser with Speaker Welch

Wednesday, July 3 | Suite opens at 6:05 PM | Game starts at 7:05 PM

Wrigley Field | 1060 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60613 (Suite number provided upon RSVP)

Tickets: $3,000

All tickets must be purchased in advance. Seating is limited.

For questions or to RSVP: email admin@hdemsIL.com or call 708-838-7010

Make checks payable and mail to:

People for Emanuel "Chris" Welch

10055 W. Roosevelt Rd, Suite D

Westchester, IL 60154

Westchester Independence Day Parade with Speaker Welch

Thursday, July 4 | 8:30 AM

Corner of Dorchester and Mayfair Avenues, Westchester, IL

Join Speaker of the House Emanuel “Chris” Welch in celebrating our country as we march together in the Westchester Independence Day Parade.

Now accepting volunteers to join our walking team and get a free Welch t-shirt!

Cubs Rooftop Fundraiser for Speaker Welch

Friday, July 19 | Rooftop opens at 12:20 PM | Game starts at 1:20 PM

Wrigley Rooftops | 1044 West Waveland Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

Tickets: $2,500

All tickets must be purchased in advance. Seating is limited.

For questions or to RSVP: email admin@hdemsIL.com or call 708-838-7010

Make checks payable and mail to:

People for Emanuel "Chris" Welch

10055 W. Roosevelt Rd, Suite D

Westchester, IL 60154

Paid for by Democrats for the Illinois House. A copy of our report filed with the State Board of Elections is (or will be) available on the Board's official website DemsforILHouse.com or for purchase from the State Board of Elections, Springfield, Illinois.

*Press is prohibited at most events. Any press inquiries should be directed to communications@hdemsil.com.