Pre-15 July 2006
Planning and Preparation
Athletes, artists, fans and LGBT sports and culture organizations worldwide will spend the many months leading up to the Gay Games planning for their participation. The Chicago host organization will work hard to ensure the success of this event. Visit our Meetings/Events calendar to see what we have coming up, or visit our Host page to see how you can get involved on a committee.
14-22 July 2006
Arts Festival
Chicago's finest cultural institutions will present special events during Gay Games week
Venues throughout Chicago
14 July 2006
Sports Equality Day
A series of seminars and workshops with keynote speeches, panel discussions and Q&A time with an international selection of sport authorities and legends.
Mainly focused on aspects of sports for younger and collegiate LGBT athletes and the state of the LGBT sports movement in areas of the world with relatively large potential for development. The conference runs from 10:30am to 5:00pm and is held at Roosevelt University located at 430 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago. Cost is $25 per person.
14-23 July 2006
Organized Tours
On behalf of Gay Games VII Eved will be offering world class tours during the games. Take this time to truly experience the fabulous city of Chicago.
15 July 2006
The International Rainbow Memorial Run
Rainbow Run will be staged throughout the diverse ethnic communities of Chicago, ending at the Opening Ceremony in Soldier Field.
15 July 2006
Opening Ceremony
International parade of athletes and cultural participants, entertainment, spectacle
Soldier's Field
16 July 2006
Cheer/Color Guard Exhibition
Millennium Park
16-22 July 2006
Competition
30 sports competitions
Navy Pier, Chicago Lakefront, Northwestern University, University of Chicago and dozens of venues throughout the city
18-19 July 2006
Cultural Performances
Band (18th) and Choral (19th) concerts
Millennium Park & other venues
16-21 July 2006
Medal Ceremonies
Awarding of Gold, Silver and Bronze medals
Greek Columns in Millennium Park
22 July 2006
Closing Ceremony
Entertainment, final parade of athletes and cultural participants, special awards
Wrigley Field
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