45 events found.
Navy Pier Pride
Navy Pier 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago, ILThis 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, IllinoisBack 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, IllinoisProud 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, IllinoisComedian 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, IllinoisChicago 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, IllinoisBack 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, IllinoisMetro 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, IllinoisShow 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
Elliot Page “Close to You” Screening
Elliot Page Stars in “Close to You”. We are honored to be able to offer FREE tickets to our PRIDEChicago family.
2025 Equality Illinois Gala
Chicago Hilton 720 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesOne 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 StatesCenter 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 StatesAs 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, IllinoisThe 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, IllinoisSpringfield 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, IllinoisAsians & 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, IllinoisThe 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, ILThe 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, IllinoisChicago 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, IllinoisCome 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, IllinoisPlease 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, IllinoisPride 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, IllinoisThe 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, IllinoisEQuality 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, IllinoisEveryone 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, IllinoisCelebrate 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, IllinoisMidsommarfest 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, IllinoisWoodstock 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, IllinoisOttawa 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!
Lake County PrideFest 2025
Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center 2007 N Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach, IllinoisThe 5th annual Lake County PrideFest, one of the most highly anticipated events of the summer in Lake County, is Saturday, June 14th, 2025, 12 p.m. at Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center.
$5
Galena Pride Picnic 2025
Grant Park Galena 625 Park Ave, Galena, IllinoisCelebrate diversity, love, and unity at Galena's annual Pride Picnic, organized by the Galena Public Library. The family-friendly event takes place in the picturesque Grant Park and offers an array of activities, performances, and vendors for all ages.
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Andersonville Midsommarfest 2025
Andersonville Clark St. from Foster to Gregory, Chicago, IllinoisMidsommarfest 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
Pride Night at Shedd 2025
Shedd Aquarium 1200 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, ILImmerse yourself in a vibrant Pride Night at Shedd, featuring high-energy DJs and a stunning ocean-themed drag showcase.
$19.95
Artemis Singers Pride Concert and Dance
VanderCook College of Music Great Hall 3125 S Federal St, Chicago, IllinoisGoddesses, Rage! - Artemis Singers Pride Concert and Dance. This show will celebrate women's power. Women have always overcome, and they will continue to, through their anger over—and sense of humor about—the utter ridiculousness of it all.
$25
Woodstock PrideFest 2025
Woodstock Square Historic District 123 E Van Buren St, Woodstock, IllinoisCelebrate 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…
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Andersonville Midsommarfest 2025
Andersonville Clark St. from Foster to Gregory, Chicago, IllinoisMidsommarfest 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
Pride at the Park: White Sox vs. Cardinals
Rate Field 333 W 35th St, Chicago, ILJoin 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
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Out and Amplified: Night of Queer Music
Riviera Theatre 4746 N Racine Ave, Chicago, ILOut and Amplified: Night of Queer Music is not your average night out—it's a full-blown, indoor mini-pride extravaganza serving up fierce talent, unapologetic queerness, and a whole lot of sparkle. We're talking a celebration of LGBTQ+ identity, artistry, and community that’s louder, prouder, and glammier than ever.
$33 – $63
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ForThem Presents: Very Pride!
Cermak Hall (Radius) 640 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IllinoisOn 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, IllinoisThe 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, IndianaDon't miss the 2nd annual Whiting Pride, a family friendly event with music, dancing, vendors, food, and much more!
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CircuitMOM presents Love Revolution
House of Blues 329 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IllinoisChicago 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, ILNavy 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