CHICAGO — The battalion of strollers present in Chicago’s Millennium Park on Sunday alongside men in drag who went by names like “Fabulous Freddie” was not an unfortunate coincidence. In fact, the day was designed to get as many toddlers in attendance as possible.
The opening performance at the “Queer Fam Pride Jam” was by Jules Hoffman, who is famous for performing songs aimed at teaching infants and toddlers their first words on Ms. Rachel, the YouTube channel with nearly 10 million subscribers. The “songs for littles” performer, who sparked controversy when she instructed people to refer to her with the pronouns “they/them,” excitedly invited parents and their “littles” to see her free show.
Hoffman performed the songs she’s famous with babies and their parents for, such as “Crabby Crab.” But making it to the stage wasn’t exactly kid-friendly. After I…