A Celebration of Love and Unity
2025 Chicago Pride Parade
Sunday, June 29, 2025
11 a.m.
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The 54th annual Chicago Pride Parade brought several hundred thousand people to Lakeview on June 29, in a joyful, community-powered celebration of LGBTQ+ pride, visibility, and resiliency.
Kicking off the parade were motorcyclists from Bikes and Mics and Dykes on Bikes, setting the tone for a vibrant and empowering day.
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 United in Pride.
2025 Chicago Pride Parade
Grand Marshals
In a historic first, a local community organization served as the parade’s inaugural “Out Front” Leader: TaskForce Prevention & Community Services, a West Side-based LGBTQ+ youth health and wellness group, was honored for its decades of critical service, advocacy, and support—particularly to underserved communities.
Following TaskForce were the 2025 Community Grand Marshals, Dr. Maya Green and Dr. Catherine Creticos—two trailblazers in healthcare and LGBTQ+ advocacy. Both were selected through a public nomination process, and Dr. Creticos became the first ally ever to serve as Grand Marshal in the history of the parade.
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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 sponsorships@pridechicago.org
2025 Chicago Pride Parade
Mission and Vision
Established in 1974 by Richard Pfeiffer, 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.