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But the ceasefire is not yet the end of the war
The parade kicks off at noon on Sixth Avenue and runs between 36th and 55th streets.
Around 18 mechanical brooms, 12 reloader collection trucks and 50 people on manual brooms were deployed, according to the city’s chief of cleaning operations.
Mayor Brandon Johnson waved a Pride flag and Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas twirled a baton. The route was shortened and fewer floats were admitted this year, but that didn't take away from the fun.