The Shedd Aquarium in Chicago held a Pride Night event on Thursday. According to the website, the museum invited guests to “discover the wonders of the aquatic animal world in an environment that welcomes and embraces all identities.” Attendees could browse existing exhibits, learn from aquatic educators, and watch an ocean-themed drag show.
Snapshots from the evening:
Andrea Oake shows guests Poblano a Green Wing Macaw during Pride Night at the Shedd Aquarium, Thursday, June 1, 2023.
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Guests listen to Mary Dileo, Senior Aquatic Exploration Guide, talk about the Beluga Whales during Pride Night at the Shedd Aquarium, Thursday, June 1, 2023.
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Abhijeet, host of the drag show at Shedd Aquarium, closes out the first show during Pride Night, Thursday, June 1, 2023.
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Drag queen Kitty Banks performs in the main lobby of Shedd Aquarium during Pride Night at the Shedd Aquarium, Thursday, June 1, 2023.
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Drag queen Squeaky Banks performs in the main lobby of Shedd Aquarium during Pride Night at the Shedd Aquarium, Thursday, June 1, 2023.
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A group of people look at one of the Amazon exhibits during Pride Night at the Shedd Aquarium, Thursday, June 1, 2023.
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Joey Romero shows guests Ivy, a Green Tree Python, during Pride Night at the Shedd Aquarium, Thursday, June 1, 2023.
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