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  • Lakeside Pride Pops Ensemble Winter 2026 Concert

    Benito Juarez Community Academy 1450 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL

    The Lakeside Pride Pops Ensemble opens its concert season with “Do You Hear The People Sing?” — a reflection on the power of banding together for what is right.

    $20

  • 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

  • World of Chocolate

    Artifact Events 4325 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL

    AIDS Foundation Chicago invites you to explore delicious creations from chefs across Chicagoland at World of Chocolate.

    $275

  • HER: HRC Chicago Presents: 90s Dance Party

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

    Celebrate equality, community, and unapologetic joy at HER: HRC Presents — 90s Dance Party—a throwback night honoring women and the LGBTQ+ community.

    $25

  • Human First Gala 2026: Family Reunion

    The Geraghty 2520 S Hoyne Ave, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Center on Halsted's 2026 Human First Gala: Family Reunion celebrates individuals and organizations whose work has had a lasting impact on Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community and allies.

    $450

  • Lesbian Visibility Week Happy Hour with Dorothy

    Dorothy 2500 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois

    Celebrate Lesbian Visibility Week with the PRIDEChicago and Dorothy! We’re coming together to honor our community’s vibrant history while looking forward to the 55th Annual Chicago Pride Parade.

  • 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

    Featured
    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

  • Andersonville Midsommarfest 2026

    Andersonville Midsommarfest 2026
    Andersonville Clark St. from Foster to Gregory, Chicago, Illinois

    The Andersonville Midsommarfest returns to Chicago's north side for its annual celebration of summer, Swedish heritage, and community spirit. The 3-day festival takes place from Friday, June 12 to Sunday, June 14, 2026.

    $10

  • Andersonville Midsommarfest 2026

    Andersonville Midsommarfest 2026
    Andersonville Clark St. from Foster to Gregory, Chicago, Illinois

    The Andersonville Midsommarfest returns to Chicago's north side for its annual celebration of summer, Swedish heritage, and community spirit. The 3-day festival takes place from Friday, June 12 to Sunday, June 14, 2026.

    $10

  • 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.

  • Andersonville Midsommarfest 2026

    Andersonville Midsommarfest 2026
    Andersonville Clark St. from Foster to Gregory, Chicago, Illinois

    The Andersonville Midsommarfest returns to Chicago's north side for its annual celebration of summer, Swedish heritage, and community spirit. The 3-day festival takes place from Friday, June 12 to Sunday, June 14, 2026.

    $10

  • 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

  • Lake County PrideFest 2026

    Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center 2007 N Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach, Illinois

    Touted as the largest and most highly anticipated LGBTQ+ celebration in the area, this family-friendly outdoor festival draws thousands of residents and allies together. Organized to celebrate LGBTQ+ life and culture while fostering a strong sense of community.

    $10

  • Chicago Pride Fest 2026

    Featured Chicago Pride Fest 2026
    Northalsted Neighborhood Northalsted on Halsted Street from Addison to Grace St.

    The 25th annual Chicago Pride Fest is a celebration of LGBTQ+ life, culture and community in  Chicago’s landmark LGBTQ+ Northalsted neighborhood.

    $20

  • Elmhurst Family Pride Fest 2026

    Elmhurst Presbyterian Church 367 Spring Rd, Elmhurst, IL

    The Elmhurst Family Pride Fest, hosted by the Elmhurst Pride Collective, this free, outdoor, and all-ages celebration is queer-centered and family-friendly, shining a spotlight on local LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, artists, and allies. 

  • 5th Annual Des Plaines Community Pride Celebration

    Trinity Lutheran Church 675 E Algonquin Rd, Des Plaines, IL

    The 5th Annual Des Plaines Community Pride Celebration returns for a vibrant, all-ages festival honoring the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies. Co-hosted by SPEAK Des Plaines and held this year at Trinity Lutheran Church, this free afternoon event brings the entire region together to inspire joy, strength, and local visibility.

  • DeKalb Pride Fest 2026

    Downtown DeKalb DeKalb, IL

    This vibrant, free, and family-friendly community celebration connects the LGBTQIA+ community and allies across DeKalb County for an evening of pride, visibility, and joy.

  • Chicago Pride Fest 2026

    Featured Chicago Pride Fest 2026
    Northalsted Neighborhood Northalsted on Halsted Street from Addison to Grace St.

    The 25th annual Chicago Pride Fest is a celebration of LGBTQ+ life, culture and community in  Chicago’s landmark LGBTQ+ Northalsted neighborhood.

    $20