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A Celebration of Love and Unity

2026 Chicago Pride Parade

Sunday, June 28, 2026

11 a.m.

2026 Chicago Pride Parade

Be a Part of Pride

2025 was a powerful year for PRIDEChicago — defined by community, visibility, and the people who showed up to make Pride possible. Chicago was truly United in Pride.

As we look ahead to 2026, we’re excited to keep that momentum going. The Chicago Pride Parade returns on Sunday, June 28, 2026 and we invite you to be part of what’s next. 

2025 Chicago Pride Parade

Thanks Chicago!

The 54th annual Chicago Pride Parade brought several hundred thousand people together in a joyful, community-powered celebration of LGBTQ+ pride, visibility, and resiliency.

The 2025 theme, United in Pride, highlighted the transformative power of coming together—embracing our diversity, and championing love, equity, and justice as one united force.

From community-led leadership to historic firsts, the 2025 parade was not just a celebration—it was a call to action and a reminder of the strength we share when we show up together.

Countdown To Pride

Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 11 a.m.

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Partners in Pride

Community Calendar

05 — 31 May 26

City in a Garden: Queer Art and Activism in Chicago

City in a Garden: Queer Art and Activism in Chicago is an intergenerational group exhibition that highlights Chicago’s essential, yet often underacknowledged, role in the story of queer art and activism.
$19
31 January 26

Equality Illinois Gala 2026

Equality Illinois is proud to welcome community members, supporters, and allies for an unforgettable evening of solidarity, joy, and collective power. In addition to individual tickets, a limited number of…
$450
11 April 26

Human First Gala 2026: Family Reunion

Center on Halsted's 2026 Human First Gala: Family Reunion celebrates individuals and organizations whose work has had a lasting impact on Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community and allies.
$450

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    What’s New

    2025 SPONSORS
    2025 PARTNERS

    As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, PRIDEChicago cannot fulfill its mission of representing and serving the LGBTQ+ communities of Chicago and Illinois without the support of our sponsors and partners. We’re deeply grateful to those that continue to stand with us, year after year.

    To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please email hello@pridechicago.org

    Relive the Best Moments

    2025 Chicago Pride Parade

    Decades of Advocacy

    Mission and Vision

    PRIDEChicago has become a cornerstone of LGBTQ+ advocacy and celebration, honoring a legacy that began with Chicago’s first Pride march in 1970. The Chicago Pride Parade has grown into a world-renowned event, attracting millions of attendees and embodying the city’s commitment to inclusion, equality, and unity. The parade remains a beacon of hope, pride, and progress. 

    Mission

    Our mission remains steadfast to inspire, educate, and commemorate the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities in Chicago, while celebrating our diverse culture.

    Vision

    We are proud of our history and excited about the work we are doing to create a brighter future for all. We are committed to creating a world where all people can live authentically, and unapologetically.

    Values

    We expect all parade participants and spectators to support the LGBTQ+ community and conduct themselves in a manner consistent with our values of respect, kindness, integrity, and positivity.

    PRIDEChicago is a proud member of Interpride and the United States Association of Prides. 

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