Recognized for Decades of Leadership, Advocacy & Commitment to Advancing LGBTQ+ Visibility & Unity
PRIDEChicago, the organization responsible for the annual Chicago Pride Parade announces that longtime coordinator, Tim Frye (he/him), has been inducted into The U.S. Association of Prides (USA Prides) 2025 Hall of Fame. Frye was honored in a ceremony occurring at the 2025 USA Prides National Conference on Saturday, February 8, in Atlanta, GA.
Joining Frye in this prestigious honor is Marsha H. Levine (she/they), Strategist for San Francisco Pride and the founder of what is now known as InterPride, an international network of over 400 Pride organizations around the world. Both Frye and Levine have dedicated over five decades to advocating for the LGBTQ+ community, making significant strides in Pride events nationwide.
Since 1974, Frye and his late husband Richard Pfeiffer played a pivotal role in transforming the Chicago Pride Parade into one of the country’s oldest, largest, and most celebrated Pride events. After Pfeiffer’s passing in 2019, Frye took full leadership of the parade and continued their legacy.
In 2024, Frye, alongside Steve Long and Ron Thomas, successfully transitioned the organization into a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and named a Board of Directors, ensuring that the parade’s impact and legacy will continue for future generations.
“We are truly honored and humbled to continue to be mentored by Tim. This award is an affirmation of his lifelong work,” said Ron Thomas, PRIDEChicago Board Treasurer.
This induction highlights the invaluable contributions that Frye and Levine have made to the Pride movement and their unwavering commitment to creating a lasting impact on Pride celebrations across the nation and around the world.
“We must take our cues from these longtime activists, stand on their shoulders, and continue to build on their longstanding legacy of activism,” said Steve Long, PRIDEChicago Board Chair.
Founded in October 2018, USA Prides is the leading advocate and supporter of LGBTQ+ Pride organizations across the U.S.
About PRIDEChicago
PRIDEChicago is a vibrant and dynamic volunteer-powered organization founded by Richard Pfeiffer in 1974. We are proud to have produced the annual Chicago Pride Parade for 50 years. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are paramount.
