Show Up for Pride
The iconic Chicago Pride Parade stands as one of the most important celebrations of love, equality, and community in the world. For over five decades, it has brought together hundreds of thousands of people to honor the LGBTQ+ community, celebrate progress, and continue the fight for full equality.
The parade doesn’t just happen—it’s powered by the dedication, generosity, and spirit of people like you. There are many ways to show up for Pride: Donate, Participate, Sponsor, or Volunteer to bring the parade to life on the ground.
However you choose to get involved, your action makes a difference. Together, we keep the legacy of Pride strong and ensure it continues to inspire for generations to come.
Be a Part
Donate to help sustain this historic event.
Participate with your group or organization to showcase your support.
Sponsor to amplify your impact and visibility.
Volunteer to bring the parade to life on the ground.
Why Pride is Important
We will not win our rights by staying quietly in our closets.
Harvey Milk
No pride for some of us without liberation for all of us.
Marsha P. Johnson
We need, in every community, a group of angelic troublemakers.
Bayard Rustin
We have to be visible. We should not be ashamed of who we are.
Sylvia Rivera
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