Iconic Northalsted celebration returns June 20-21 with headliners Durand Bernarr, G Flip, and more to champion unity and visibility.
Marching under the theme “Free to Be Proud,” the Puerto Rican Cultural Center will lead the 2026 procession, highlighting the intersection of heritage, housing, and LGBTQ+ advocacy.
Windy City Times co-founder Tracy Baim named among 2026 Chicago Pride Community Grand Marshals
PRIDEChicago announces the official theme of the 2026 Chicago Pride Parade, Free to Be Proud, along with the selection of its 2026 Community Grand Marshals.
Windy City Times is seeking to recognize 30 more outstanding LGBTQ+ individuals (and allies) who live and/or work in Chicagoland. The deadline to nominate individuals is Friday, April 10.
Community members can nominate individuals who embody the spirit of Pride to lead the 55th annual parade on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
