Photos: Transgender rights rally held in Chicago

March 30, 2025 by Chicago Tribune

A large crowd, led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois in support of transgender people, rallied at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025. Sunday’s protest took place a day before Trans Day of Visibility.

People gather during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. Sunday's protest took place a day before Trans Day of Visibility. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune) — People gather during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. Sunday’s protest took place a day before Trans Day of Visibility. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Syd Rivera cheers during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. Sunday's protest took place a day before Trans Day of Visibility. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune) — Syd Rivera cheers during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. Sunday’s protest took place a day before Trans Day of Visibility. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

People begin a march up Dearborn Street during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. Sunday's protest took place a day before Trans Day of Visibility. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune) — People begin a march up Dearborn Street during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. Sunday’s protest took place a day before Trans Day of Visibility. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Jessie Gonzalez twirls a ribbon during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Sameen Crawford-Cloonan, right, holds hands with one of her moms, Peggy Cloonan, during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

People gather during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Christine Peters, center, and other attendees bow their heads to remember those who have been lost during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. Sunday's protest took place a day before Trans Day of Visibility. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune) — Christine Peters, center, and other attendees bow their heads to remember those who have been lost during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. Sunday’s protest took place a day before Trans Day of Visibility. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Precious Brady-Davis, a commissioner at the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, speaks during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. Sunday's protest took place a day before Trans Day of Visibility. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune) — Precious Brady-Davis, a commissioner at the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, speaks during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. Sunday’s protest took place a day before Trans Day of Visibility. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Marie Hale cheers during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

People march up Dearborn Street during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. Sunday's protest took place a day before Trans Day of Visibility. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune) — People march up Dearborn Street during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. Sunday’s protest took place a day before Trans Day of Visibility. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

People gather during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. Sunday's protest took place a day before Trans Day of Visibility. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune) — People gather during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. Sunday’s protest took place a day before Trans Day of Visibility. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

People begin a march up Dearborn Street during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

People hold hands during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. Sunday's protest took place a day before Trans Day of Visibility. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune) — People hold hands during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. Sunday’s protest took place a day before Trans Day of Visibility. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

People gather during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

People gather during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

People gather during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. Sunday's protest took place a day before Trans Day of Visibility. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune) — People gather during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. Sunday’s protest took place a day before Trans Day of Visibility. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

People battle the wind as heavy rain begins during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. Sunday's protest took place a day before Trans Day of Visibility. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune) — People battle the wind as heavy rain begins during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. Sunday’s protest took place a day before Trans Day of Visibility. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

People continue their march as rain falls during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. Sunday's protest took place a day before Trans Day of Visibility. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune) — People continue their march as rain falls during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. Sunday’s protest took place a day before Trans Day of Visibility. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)