The cup's inclusion came about thanks to Brent Sopel, a now-retired NHL defenseman who was playing with the Blackhawks at the time. In 2010, the Chicago Blackhawks won its first NHL championship since 1961, and the Stanley Cup made an appearance in the parade, the first time any major sports trophy was part of a pride parade. But one of the event's biggest celebrity 'guests' wasn't even a person.
Over the years, a bevy of celebrities have participated in the Chicago Gay Pride Parade, including country music stars Ty Herndon and Cheyl Wright to actors Alexandra Billings, Monia Raymund and George Takei. 2010: Lord Stanley's Cup Is A Special Guest
