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Chicago Pride Parade

Sunday, June 28, 2026

11 a.m.

2026 Chicago Pride Parade

Thanks Chicago!

Thank you, Chicago, for making the 55th Annual Chicago Pride Parade another safe, successful, and unforgettable celebration of our community.

On June 28, our city came together under this year’s theme, Free to Be Proud, filling the streets of Lakeview and Lincoln Park with joy, visibility, and solidarity. As one of the nation’s oldest and most historic Pride celebrations, the Chicago Pride Parade remains both a powerful celebration and a reminder that Pride began — and continues — as a movement for equality.

PRIDEChicago is proud to carry that legacy forward. As an all-volunteer organization, we are deeply grateful to our participants, volunteers, supporters, and public safety partners for helping bring this tradition to life. Together, we continue to create a Pride that is rooted in community, powered by volunteers, and committed to a future where everyone is free to be proud.

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Free to Be Proud is intentional and declarative. Pride has never been just about celebration — it is about visibility, dignity, resilience, and the right to exist safely and authentically. It is a reminder that no one is truly free until everyone is free to be.

Partners in Pride

Community Calendar

05 July 26

Pride South Side: Love in Action Festival

Keep the celebration going and honor the beautiful diversity of Chicago's LGBTQ+ community at the annual Pride South Side Festival. Taking place on Sunday, July 5, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, this free, empowering event specifically uplifts and celebrates Black and Brown LGBTQ+ culture, art, and community.
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    Partners in Pride

    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

    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, 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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