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  • Sapphic Comedy Hour

    Dorothy 2500 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois

    Hosts Sierra Kenyon and Rogue Schmidt bring seven sapphic comedians to our stage for a Pride comedy showcase that's not to be missed. 21+

    $10

  • Chicago Pride Kick-Off Urban Queer Art Show & Market

    PrideArts 4139 North Broadway, Chicago, Illinois

    The Chicago Pride Kick-Off Urban Queer Art Show & Market at PrideArts. Discover unique artworks and handmade goods created by talented queer artists in our vibrant market.

    $17

  • Andersonville Midsommarfest

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

    One of Chicago’s most legendary street festivals and Andersonville’s quintessential yearly celebration, Andersonville Midsommarfest, returns for its 58th year June 7-9 on Clark Street from Foster to Gregory.

    $10

  • Andersonville Midsommarfest

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

    One of Chicago’s most legendary street festivals and Andersonville’s quintessential yearly celebration, Andersonville Midsommarfest, returns for its 58th year June 7-9 on Clark Street from Foster to Gregory.

    $10

  • Lake County PrideFest

    This free, family-friendly outdoor festival will feature music and performances, food trucks, a beer and beverage tent, craft and artisan vendors, a resource fair, games and entertainment for children, multiple drag shows, dancing and more.

    $5

  • “Never Doubt: We Are Here” Pride Concert & Dance

    First Congregational Church of Evanston UCC 1445 Hinman Ave, Evanson, Illinois

    Artemis Singers, Chicago’s lesbian feminist chorus, presents “Never Doubt: We Are Here” Pride Concert & Dance. The nonprofit chorus, now in its 44th year, specializes in performing music written or arranged by women.

    $25

  • Aurora Pride Parade 2024

    Downtown Aurora Aurora, Illinois

    Celebrate love, equality, and diversity as the 5th annual Aurora Pride Parade returns Sunday, June 9th, 2024 at Noon. Expect a day filled with colorful floats, incredible performances, and an amazing sense of community.

    Free

  • Andersonville Midsommarfest

    One of Chicago’s most legendary street festivals and Andersonville’s quintessential yearly celebration, Andersonville Midsommarfest, returns for its 58th year June 7-9 on Clark Street from Foster to Gregory.

    $10

  • Pride Skate Party

    Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Roller Skating and Bowling Center 1219 West 76th, Chicago, Illinois

    The Chicago Black LGBTQ+ Pride event of the summer is back. Celebrate Pride Month at Lighthouse Foundation's highly anticipated 3rd Annual Pride Skate Party. 

    Free

  • Trans Ice Cream Social

    Center on Halsted 3656 N Halsted, Chicago, Illinois

    Celebrate Pride Month, meet new friends, and enjoy complimentary ice cream at  Center on Halsted's annual Trans Ice Cream Social. Celebrate trans joy with free Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams and activities with a view of the Chicago skyline.

    Free

  • Pride Bar Crawl

    Charlie's Chicago 3726 North Broadway, Chicago, Illinois

    Don't miss the proudest crawl of the year. This year 20% of this event's proceeds will be donated to Center on Halsted. Handpicked inclusive bars (5 venues), exclusive drink specials, and freebies that are available only to our Pride Bar Crawl participants.

    $15

  • Chicago Cubs Pride Night

    Wrigley Field 1060 W Addison, Chicago, Illinois

    Wrigley Field celebrates Pride Month! It's a party at the ballpark with the Chicago Cubs featuring special entertainment, festive fan activities and other recognitions.

    $57 – $120

  • White Sox Pride Night

    Guaranteed Rate Field 333 W 35th, Chicago, Illinois

    Celebrate Pride with the Chicago White Sox as they take on the Texas Rangers. The first 10,000 fans 21+ to enter the stadium will receive a Chicago White Sox Pride Shirt presented by Vizzy, designed by local artist Sandra Antongiorgi. 

    $14
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    Chicago Pride Fest

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

    The 23rd annual Chicago Pride Fest is a celebration of LGBTQ+ life, culture and community in  Chicago’s landmark LGBTQ+ Northalsted neighborhood. Featuring live music on 3 stages and over 150 food and merchandise vendors.

    $15

  • Black LGBTQ+ Beach Day

    63rd Street Beach

    Celebrate Pride Month at the Black LGBTQ+ Beach Day! Enjoy movement, a beach party, DJ Rae Chardonnay's beats, and free healthcare services.

    Free
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    Chicago Pride Fest

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

    The 23rd annual Chicago Pride Fest is a celebration of LGBTQ+ life, culture and community in  Chicago’s landmark LGBTQ+ Northalsted neighborhood. Featuring live music on 3 stages and over 150 food and merchandise vendors.

    $15

  • Lincoln Park Zoo

    An evening event for the 21+ queer adult crowd and their friends to enjoy the zoo after-hours, complete with animal chats, DJ All The Way Kay, drag performances throughout the night, and multiple pop-up bars around the zoo.

    $25

  • Navy Pier Pride

    Navy Pier 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL

    This free, full-day event celebrates diversity, inclusivity, and support for the LGBTQ+ community. Festivities include live music, educational programs, performances from local LGBTQ+ artists, on-site resources from community partners and more.

    Free

  • Back Lot Bash

    Cheetah Gym Parking Lot 5248 N Clark, Chicago, Illinois

    Back Lot Bash takes place during Chicago's Pride weekend on Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30th. G Flip is headlining the 20th annual Back Lot Bash on Sunday June 30th. 

    $26.52 – $67.98

  • Proud to Run

    Montrose Beach 601 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, Illinois

    Proud To Run, 10K run, and 5K run/walk is back in 2024.

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    Chicago Pride Parade

    Pride Parade Start 3900 N Broadway, Chicago, Illinois

    Comedian Fortune Feimster, along with her wife Jax, will lead the 53rd annual Chicago Pride Parade. Featuring 150 colorful entries, the parade will travel through Chicago’s landmark LGBTQ+ Northalsted neighborhood.

    Free

  • Chicago Urban Pride Picnic

    Jackson Park 6300 E. Hayes Dr., Chicago, Illinois

    Chicago Urban Pride will hold its Pride Picnic on Sunday, June 30, at Jackson Park, 6300 E. Hayes Dr. The event is free and family-friendly. There will be DJs (playing house, hip-hop, R&B and more), entertainment, giveaways and, of course, food.

    Free

  • Back Lot Bash

    Cheetah Gym Parking Lot 5248 N Clark, Chicago, Illinois

    Back Lot Bash takes place during Chicago's Pride weekend on Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30th. G Flip is headlining the 20th annual Back Lot Bash on Sunday June 30th. 

    $26.52 – $67.98

  • Pride Parade Queen

    Metro Chicago 3730 N Clark, Chicago, Illinois

    Metro and smartbar present Pride Parade Queen featuring Derrick Carter, Michael Serafini, Janky, Blu9, Candy J, Vitigrrl, and Lori Branch. Hosted by: Lucy Stoole and Nico.

    $20 – $25

  • Pride South Side Festival!

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

    Show your pride spirit at the 6th annual Pride South Side Festival, a day of performances, activations, and opportunities to learn more about the roles of the Black, Latinx, and LGBTQI+ voting rights and elections in public policy. This year's theme is "The Right to Pride."

    Free

  • 2025 Equality Illinois Gala

    Chicago Hilton 720 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    One of the largest LGBTQ equality gatherings in the country each year, the Gala celebrates the power and energy of the LGBTQ community in Illinois.

    $350 – $600

  • 2025 Human First Gala

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

    Center on Halsted’s signature Human First Gala brings together LGBTQ+ community members and allies for an evening of celebration to recognize the contributions of individuals, businesses and other organizations to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community in Chicago. 

    $450 – $600

  • Howard Brown Health 50th Anniversary Dinner

    Theater on the Lake 2401 N DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

    As we celebrate our 50th Anniversary, we want to honor our past, present, and future alongside our patients, staff, and broader community.

  • Partners in Dignity Soiree

    Venue West 221 N Paulina, Chicago, Illinois

    The Partners in Dignity Soiree—Brave Space Alliance's inaugural annual fundraiser and awards celebration! Emceed by the incomparable Kim L. Hunt and Roderick K. Hawkins.

    $50 – $150

  • Springfield PrideFest 2025

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

    Springfield PrideFest features more than 100 vendors, entertainment, a drag show, delicious food and drinks, a fun family area, youth and teen talent shows and so much more.

  • Asians & Friends Chicago Fundraiser

    Holiday Club 4000 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, Illinois

    Asians & Friends Chicago Fundraiser “Masquerade Songbird” Contest, featuring masked singers from the AFC community. Expect wild outfits, talented singers and a salty but funny commentary from the guest judges. 

    $25

  • Out of the Office 2025

    The Godfrey Hotel Chicago 127 W Huron St, Chicago, Illinois

    The 23rd annual Out of the Office, Chicago's largest LGBTQ+ networking event and Pride Month Kick-Off to benefit the award-winning Legacy Project, which works to educate the general public about the many roles Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) people have played in the advancement of world history and culture. $30 General Admission includes…

    $30 – $50

  • Buffalo Grove Pride Parade 2025

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

    The 7th annual Buffalo Grove Pride Parade returns on Sunday, June 1st, 2025. The parade will start at Buffalo Grove and Thompson Blvd, head South on Buffalo Grove Rd, and turn West on Deerfield Pkwy. The Pride Picnic at Mike Rylko Park will immediately follow.

    Free

  • CBGMC’s Spring Fling 2025

    Epiphany Center for the Arts 201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, Illinois

    Chicago Black Gay Men's Caucus Spring Fling 2025. Be part of the exclusive event that kicks off Pride month! Dress Code: All white with a splash of the rainbow!

    $75 – $100

  • EQIL 2025 Pride Kick-Off Brunch

    Venue West 221 N Paulina, Chicago, Illinois

    Come together to celebrate the resilience of LGBTQ+ communities and our shared commitment to equality at the Equality Illinois 2025 Pride Kick-Off Brunch. Stand with over 300+ leaders and allies to keep Illinois a pro-equality, pro-family state.
    Let’s brunch. Let’s rise. Let’s fight for full equality.

    $35 – $75
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    United in Pride – Pride Month Kickoff

    Sidetrack 3349 N Halsted St, Chicago, Illinois

    Please join PRIDEChicago, the organizers of the iconic Chicago Pride Parade, as we kick off Pride Month with a special cocktail reception - "United in Pride." Come celebrate with Tim Frye, our longtime parade coordinator of over 50 years, along with the PRIDEChicago Board of Directors, volunteers, and fellow parade participants. It’s a wonderful opportunity…

    Free

  • Pride in Park Ridge 2025

    Hodges Park 101 Courtland Ave, Park Ridge, Illinois

    Pride in Park Ridge is an annual community-led LGBTQIA+ and youth-centered celebration organized and sponsored by several inclusive congregations, local organizations, and volunteers.

  • Elgin Pride 2025

    Festival Park 132 S Grove Ave, Elgin, Illinois

    The third annual Elgin Pride Parade & Festival, a day of celebration attracting more than 4,000 attendees. This year's event features a family-friendly Pride parade, followed by a festival with food, music, vendors, and more in Festival Park.

  • Downers Grove PrideFest 2025

    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. 

  • Des Plaines Community 2025 Pride Celebration

    Christ Church UCC 1492 Henry Ave, Des Plaines, Illinois

    Everyone is welcome, including allies from Chicagoland and beyond, at the Des Plaines Community 2025 Pride Celebration, a festival to celebrate the joy that comes from embracing who you are.

  • Aurora Pride Parade 2025

    Downtown Aurora Aurora, Illinois

    Celebrate love, equality, and diversity as the 6th annual Aurora Pride Parade returns Sunday, June 8th, 2025 at Noon. Expect a day filled with colorful floats, incredible performances, and an amazing sense of community.

    Free
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    Andersonville Midsommarfest 2025

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

    Midsommarfest returns to Andersonville for its 59th year—and it’s your official invitation to celebrate in the streets and kick off Pride season with joy, visibility, and community.

    $10

  • 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.

  • Ottawa Family Pride Festival 2025

    Downtown Ottawa Jackson and Lasalle, Ottawa, Illinois

    Ottawa is gearing up for its 3rd annual family-friendly PrideFest in the city’s historic downtown district. The event features live music, celebrity drag queens, crafts from local vendors, food, activities, and a whole lot more!