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  • Woodstock PrideFest 2025

    Woodstock Square Historic District 123 E Van Buren St, Woodstock, Illinois

    Woodstock PrideFest is a weekend of family-friendly celebration, starting with a Rainbow Run and Pub Crawl on Saturday, and the main event on Sunday, a parade and afternoon festival with entertainment, food, and more.

  • Woodstock PrideFest 2025

    Woodstock Square Historic District 123 E Van Buren St, Woodstock, Illinois

    Celebrate love, equality, and community at Woodstock PrideFest Weekend - a full weekend of inclusive events, culminating in the signature Sunday celebration on the Square. Don't miss the vibrant Pride Parade, live entertainment, local vendors, and family-friendly festival activities. This year also features a powerful display of the AIDS Memorial Quilt, honoring lives lost and…

  • Pride at the Park: White Sox vs. Cardinals

    Rate Field 333 W 35th St, Chicago, IL

    Join the Chicago White Sox in celebrating Pride at the Park on Wednesday, June 18, an evening dedicated to uplifting and supporting the LGBTQ+ community. Included with each special ticket purchased is a Pride Night White Sox Hat. Experience a night full of love, diversity, and unity in a vibrant atmosphere that welcomes all. White…

    $35 – $95

  • ForThem Presents: Very Pride!

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    Cermak Hall (Radius) 640 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, Illinois

    On June 20th, ForThem is bringing the beats, the energy, and the community together for a night of pure queer joy, music, and unapologetic self-expression. Expect an unforgettable lineup: Kevin Aviance, DJ Minx, The Carry Nation, and Janky.

    $59 – $99

  • Chicago Pride Fest 2025

    Northalsted Neighborhood Northalsted on Halsted Street from Addison to Grace St.

    Chicago Pride Fest® is a two-day street festival on June 21-22, 2025; the weekend before the Chicago Pride Parade (June 29, 2025). The 24th annual Chicago Pride Fest is a celebration of LGBTQ+ life, culture and community in Chicago’s landmark LGBTQ+ Northalsted neighborhood.

    $20

  • Pride Fest Takeover

    D.S. Tequila 3352 N Halsted St, Chicago, Illinois

    The Lesbian Social Club is taking over Pride Fest at D.S. Tequila for 10 HOURS of nonstop vibes, beats, and queer joy! Featuring the hottest lesbian DJs, cold drinks, sunshine, and pure pride energy. 

    $15 – $20

  • Whiting Pride 2025

    Sheridan Plaza Sheridan Avenue and 119th St, Whiting, Indiana

    Don't miss the 2nd annual Whiting Pride, a family friendly event with music, dancing, vendors, food, and much more!

  • CircuitMOM presents Love Revolution

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    House of Blues 329 N Dearborn St, Chicago, Illinois

    Chicago Pride Fest weekend is going to be revolutionary! CircuitMOM Productions and Dreambrite Presents Love Revolution at the House of Blues. DJs Alex Lo and Ty Sunderland, making his CircuitMOM debut.

    $54.50

  • Navy Pier Pride 2025

    Navy Pier 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL

    Navy Pier Pride, a free, full-day event honoring LGBTQIA+ pride, diversity, and inclusion.

    Free

  • Chicago Pride Fest 2025

    Northalsted Neighborhood Northalsted on Halsted Street from Addison to Grace St.

    Chicago Pride Fest® is a two-day street festival on June 21-22, 2025; the weekend before the Chicago Pride Parade (June 29, 2025). The 24th annual Chicago Pride Fest is a celebration of LGBTQ+ life, culture and community in Chicago’s landmark LGBTQ+ Northalsted neighborhood.

    $20

  • Proud to Run: Pride Race 2025

    Montrose Grove 16 - Directly west of Montrose Beach 4400 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, United States

    Ready, set, run! Pride Weekend's favorite race is back, featuring a 5k/10k run and a 5k walk. Every step you take supports organizations empowering Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community.

    $50 – $60

  • Davelapalooza 3

    Meeting House 5025 N Clark, Chicago, Illinois

    Chicago LSD Radio and Davel Haus Presents: DAVELAPALOOZA 3, two epic days hosted by Twitch Partner DJ Davel, featuring over 20 Twitch DJs spinning live in celebration of Pride Month!

  • Chicago Pride Parade 2025

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    Pride Parade Start 3900 N Broadway, Chicago, Illinois

    The 54th annual Chicago Pride Parade steps off at 11 a.m. on Sunday, June 29, 2025 from Sheridan and Broadway in Chicago’s landmark LGBTQ+ Northalsted neighborhood.

    Free

  • Pride South Side 2025

    DuSable Black History Museum 740 E 56th Pl, Chicago, Illinois

    Show your pride spirit and join the 7th annual Pride South Side Festival, celebrating culture, education and community, and providing and empowering space for LGBTQ+ Black and Brown people.

    Free

  • Chicago Pride Hockey and BSA Open Skate

    Blackhawks Ice Center 1801 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL

    Join Chicago Pride Hockey at Blackhawks Ice Center for a community open skate event and community fundraiser for Brave Space Alliance.

    $20

  • Springfield Pridefest 2026

    Downtown Springfield, Illinois E Capitol Ave & S 5th St, Springfield, Illinois

    Springfield Pride 2026 is back and bolder than ever. From show-stopping performances and delicious local eats to our incredible displays of talent, there’s a space for everyone to shine. 

    Free

  • Community Dialogue: Stories of Pride

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    Center on Halsted 3656 N Halsted, Chicago, Illinois

    Join PRIDEChicago for a free community dialogue about LGBTQ+ Pride and parades, marches, and protests in partnership with The LGBTQ+ Intergenerational Dialogue Project.

    Free

  • Lakeside Pride Pops Ensemble Spring Concert

    Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts 915 E 60th St, Chicago, IL

    Celebrate the transition into Pride Month with Chicago’s premier LGBTQ+ and ally music community as the Lakeside Pride Pops Ensemble presents its highly anticipated Spring 2026 Concert.

    $20

  • Progress Pride Flag Raising in Daley Plaza

    Daley Plaza 50 W Washington St, Chicago

    Gather at Daley Plaza for the annual Progress Pride Flag Raising Ceremony, a powerful tradition celebrating unity, visibility, and the enduring fight for LGBTQ+ equality.

  • Annual Logan Square Progress Pride Flag Raising

    Logan Square 3150 W. Logan Blvd, Chicago, IL

    Neighbors, local leaders, and advocates will gather to celebrate love, diversity, and LGBTQ+ equality. Co-hosted by 35th Ward Alderman Anthony Quezada and Cook County Commissioner Jessica Fuentes, this community-centered event features guest speakers and the official raising of the Progress Pride flag, symbolizing unity and inclusivity in the neighborhood.

  • Pride Night: Brokeback Mountain at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

    Chicago Shakespeare Theater 800 E Grand Ave (Navy Pier), Chicago, IL

    The evening also doubles as a high-profile benefit, with proceeds supporting the Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame and its mission to honor the individuals and organizations that have shaped the city's vibrant LGBTQ+ history.

    $100

  • Joliet Slammers Pride Night 2026

    Duly Health and Care Field 1 Mayor Art Schultz Dr., Joliet, IL

    The Joliet Pride Network is teaming up with the Joliet Slammers for an epic night of baseball and community at the 4th annual Pride in the Ballpark!

  • Give It To Me Gay!

    Give It To Me Gay!
    Judy's Beat Lounge 230 W North Ave 3rd floor

    Get ready for a hilarious celebration of queer art, joy, and community with Give It To Me Gay! at The Second City Chicago. This high-energy variety show puts LGBTQIA+ voices front and center, serving up an unforgettable night of comedy, chaos, and creative expression.

    $22.25

  • Pride in Park Ridge 2026

    Hodges Park 101 Courtland Ave, Park Ridge, Illinois

    Pride in Park Ridge unites the Park Ridge community with many other cities around the country that celebrate Pride Month.

  • Aurora Pride Flag Raising 2026

    City of Aurora Government Building 44 E. Downer Place, Aurora, IL

    Join city leaders, Aurora Pride organizers, and the local community at One Aurora Plaza for the annual Aurora Pride Flag Raising ceremony. This cherished tradition brings together residents, advocates, and allies to honor the triumphs, resilience, and vibrant diversity of Aurora's LGBTQ+ community.

  • 2026 Quad Cities Pride Festival

    2026 Quad Cities Pride Festival
    Schwiebert Riverfront Park Rock Island, IL

    The Quad Cities Pride Festival is a two-day vibrant celebration of love, identity, and community, bringing together thousands each year to honor and uplift the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies.

    $10 – $20

  • Gerber/Hart Pride Month Book Sale

    Gerber/Hart Library & Archives 6500 N Clark St, 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL

    Kick off Pride Month by browsing the Midwest’s largest circulating collection of gay and lesbian literature. The Gerber/Hart LGBTQ+ Library & Archives is hosting its annual Pride Month Book Sale, offering an incredible selection of fiction, history, and rare queer titles with paperbacks at $3 and hardcovers at $4.50. It’s the perfect opportunity to update…

  • Downers Grove PrideFest 2026

    Fishel Park 1036 Grove St, Downers Grove, Illinois

    EQuality Downers Grove invites you to DG PrideFest 2025, a vibrant celebration of pride and community! Enjoy music, delicious treats from a food truck, kid’s activities, community booths, and so much more.

  • Indigiqueer Pride Pop-Up

    Foursided Lakeview 2958 N Clark, Chicago, IL

    Foursided Card and Gift in Lakeview will be hosting a pop-up market with art donated from artists across the Indigiqueer community. Come shop the art, jewelry, and other goods created by local Indigenous artists!

  • Elgin Pride Parade & Festival 2026

    Festival Park 132 S Grove Ave, Elgin, Illinois

    Join Elgin Pride for the fourth annual free and family-friendly Elgin Pride Parade & Festival. Support a happy, safe Elgin for everyone.

  • Rockford 2026 Pride Parade & Party

    Downtown Rockford 513 E State St, Rockford, Illinois

    The 2026 Rockford Area Pride festivities are bringing an unforgettable day of visibility, high-energy entertainment, and inclusion to Downtown Rockford.

    Free

  • 2026 Quad Cities Pride Festival

    2026 Quad Cities Pride Festival
    Schwiebert Riverfront Park Rock Island, IL

    The Quad Cities Pride Festival is a two-day vibrant celebration of love, identity, and community, bringing together thousands each year to honor and uplift the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies.

    $10 – $20

  • Buffalo Grove Pride 2026

    Mike Rylko Community Park 1000 N Buffalo Grove Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL

    The 2026 Buffalo Grove Pride Fest, featuring 100 entries, 2,000 participants and a crowd of thousands, celebrates the LGBTQ+ community in the northwest suburbs.

  • 3rd Annual Crystal Lake Pride Walk & Social

    Downtown Crystal Lake, IL Crystal Lake, Illinois

    Lake Pride Walk & Social! This year marks an exciting milestone as Crystal Lake Pride officially steps out as its own independent non-profit organization, continuing its mission to break down stigmas, build lasting unity, and educate the community in a fun, family-friendly, and neighborhood-respectful environment.

    Free

  • Equality Illinois 2026 Pride Kick-Off Brunch

    Venue West 221 N Paulina, Chicago, Illinois

    Kick off Pride Month with a purpose at the annual Equality Illinois Pride Kick-Off Brunch! Gathering over 300 community leaders, LGBTQ+ champions, and allies, this high-energy celebration honors those who fight daily to keep Illinois a pro-equality, pro-family state.

    $120

  • Pride Month Kick-off Celebration

    Sidetrack 3349 N Halsted St, Chicago, Illinois

    Join PRIDEChicago at Sidetrack for the official Pride Month Kick-off Celebration. It’s your chance to meet the dedicated, all-volunteer team that works year-round to bring the iconic Chicago Pride Parade to life.

  • Oak Park Pride Night Out

    Downtown Oak Park Marion St (between Lake St and North Blvd), Oak Park, IL, IL

    The Village of Oak Park's 4th Annual Pride Night / Pride Month Celebration, held in conjunction with Downtown Oak Park\'s popular Thursday Night Out dine-around series. The event features outdoor dining al fresco, a special summer menu from local restaurants, and Drag Queens roaming the area in partnership with the OPRF Chamber of Commerce.

  • Give It To Me Gay!

    Give It To Me Gay!
    Judy's Beat Lounge 230 W North Ave 3rd floor

    Get ready for a hilarious celebration of queer art, joy, and community with Give It To Me Gay! at The Second City Chicago. This high-energy variety show puts LGBTQIA+ voices front and center, serving up an unforgettable night of comedy, chaos, and creative expression.

    $22.25

  • Pride Night at Shedd Aquarium

    Shedd Aquarium 1200 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL

    Dive into the celebrations at the Shedd Aquarium's dedicated Pride Night, an evening event running from 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM. Guests can explore the historic aquatic galleries, experience hands-on animal touch encounters, and enjoy an ocean-themed drag show featuring spectacular local talent.

    21+ event.

    $29.95

  • Woodstock PrideFest & Parade 2026

    Woodstock Square Historic District 123 E Van Buren St, Woodstock, Illinois

    Celebrate love, diversity, and community at the annual Woodstock PrideFest on Sunday, June 14, 2026! Located in the heart of the Historic Woodstock Square, this vibrant, family-friendly celebration kicks off with a colorful parade at 11:00 AM, followed by a full afternoon of festivities running until 5:00 PM.

  • Grayslake Pride Parade 2026

    Historic Downtown Grayslake Grayslake, IL

    Celebrate love, diversity, and community at the 6th Annual Grayslake Pride Parade! Hosted by The Better Together Project, this family-friendly celebration kicks off on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM in historic Downtown Grayslake.

  • Aurora Pride Parade 2026

    Downtown Aurora Aurora, Illinois

    The Aurora Pride Parade returns to downtown Aurora, Illinois, celebrating its seventh year as a vibrant showcase of love, equality, and diversity.

  • Morton Grove Pride in the Park 2026

    Harrer Park 6250 Dempster St, Morton Grove, IL

    Come out and celebrate our LGBTQ+ community at Morton Grove’s family-friendly Pride in the Park! Held at the north end of Harrer Park, this free event features delicious local food vendors, information booths, and fun activities for the kids like face painting and balloon art.

  • Give It To Me Gay!

    Give It To Me Gay!
    Judy's Beat Lounge 230 W North Ave 3rd floor

    Get ready for a hilarious celebration of queer art, joy, and community with Give It To Me Gay! at The Second City Chicago. This high-energy variety show puts LGBTQIA+ voices front and center, serving up an unforgettable night of comedy, chaos, and creative expression.

    $22.25