June-Pride Month
PRIDEChicago Celebration 2008
39th Annual Parade, Sunday June 29

BEST ALL AROUND FLOAT: YWCA Out & Affirmation Center (YWCA Berrien County, Michigan) - for their colorful self- described, "Hawiian themed Aloha float with a volcano, wave surf and cruise ship."

BEST BUSINESS FLOAT: Green Dolphin Street/Boom Boom Room - for their new generation take off on popular television characters.

BEST ORGANIZATION FLOAT(S): (a tie !): Filipinos and Friends in Chicago (FINC) - for their colorful visual presentation and Lake View East Chamber of Commerce for their ornate float announcing their Fall arts festival.

BEST ENTRY USING PRIDE THEME: "Live, Love, Be Proud !": Whole Foods - for using an adapted version of the theme.

SPECIAL JUDGES AWARD: Illinois State Lottery - for their ornate and colorful float promoting certain lottery tickets whose proceeds benefit people with HIV/AIDS.

HONORABLE MENTION: Columbia College - for their ABBA, Dancing Queens entry.