Springfield Pridefest 2026
2026-05-16 12:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Downtown Springfield, Illinois, E Capitol Ave & S 5th St, Springfield, Illinois, 62701
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.
Enjoy a day of pure joy, community, and celebration.
Parade starts at 11:30 a.m. at 5th & Allen and goes North to PrideFest at 5th & Capitol.
Ribbon Cutting is at Noon.
Live entertainment from 12:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.
Springfield Pridefest is Free.

Community Dialogue: Stories of Pride
2026-05-27 17:30 - 19:30 | Center on Halsted, 3656 N Halsted, Chicago, Illinois, 60613
Join PRIDEChicago for a free community dialogue about LGBTQ+ Pride and parades, marches, and protests in partnership with The LGBTQ+ Intergenerational Dialogue Project.
Held in connection with the 2026 Chicago Pride Parade, this public gathering fosters storytelling, reflection, and exchange across generations to cultivate community, connection, and pride.
The community dialogue will feature 4 storytellers from The Dialogue Project who will share key experiences with LGBTQ+ Pride Parades and the importance of being Free to be Proud! After these stories, we will break into small groups to dialogue and hear from one another.
All are welcome! RSVP to let us know you’re coming!
This free event will take place on Wednesday, May 27th, from 5:30-7:30 pm at the Hooper Leven Theater at the Center on Halsted (3rd floor).
Come early to mingle! Doors open at 5:00 pm.
(Artwork in the event banner made by participants of The LGBTQ+ Intergenerational Dialogue Project.)

Waukegan Pride Parade and Festival 2026
2026-05-30 14:00 - 21:00 | Illinois
Celebrate Pride at the Waukegan Pride Parade beginning at 2 p.m. at Lincoln Center. The parade will continue to Waukegan Harbor, where the celebration will continue with the Festival from 3 to 9 p.m., featuring another year of entertainment, food, vendors and celebration.

Joliet Slammers Pride Night 2026
2026-06-03 18:30 - 21:30 | Duly Health and Care Field, 1 Mayor Art Schultz Dr., Joliet, IL, 60432
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! Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just here for the atmosphere, this is the night to show out and celebrate our beautiful LGBTQ+ community in the heart of Joliet.

Pride in Park Ridge 2026
2026-06-05 16:00 - 20:00 | Hodges Park, 101 Courtland Ave, Park Ridge, Illinois, 60068
Pride in Park Ridge, an annual community-led LGBTQIA+ celebration organized and sponsored by several inclusive congregations, local organizations, and volunteers, unites the Park Ridge community with many other cities around the country that celebrate Pride Month.
Entertainment includes live music, line dancing, inflatables, face-painting and drag performance.
Schedule of Events
Friday, June 5, 2026 – 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
4:00 to 6:00 p.m. – Kids Zone
6:00 p.m. – Line Dancing
6:30 p.m. – Welcome & Proclamation
7:00 p.m. – Kiki Queens live-singing performance
DJ Entertainment plays throughout the evening when no live performances are scheduled.

2026 Quad Cities Pride Festival
2026-06-05 17:00 - 23:00, 2026-06-06 12:00 - 23:00 | Schwiebert Riverfront Park, Rock Island, IL, 61201
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. Filled with live entertainment, local vendors, and joyful connection, it stands as a proud symbol of unity and inclusion in the heart of the Quad Cities.

Downers Grove PrideFest 2026
2026-06-06 11:00 - 15:00 | Fishel Park, 1036 Grove St, Downers Grove, Illinois, 60515
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.
The community-wide event is free to attend. Come out and show your pride.

Elgin Pride Parade & Festival 2026
2026-06-06 11:00 - 17:00 | Festival Park, 132 S Grove Ave, Elgin, Illinois, 60120
Join Elgin Pride for the fourth annual free and family-friendly Elgin Pride Parade & Festival. Support a happy, safe Elgin for everyone.
The theme for the 2026 Elgin Pride Parade and Festival celebrates identity and visibility. In a world that often asks our community to blend in, we are encouraging everyone to “raise their flag” and celebrate their authentic selves. Bring the flag that makes you proud, strong, unique, loved, and unapologetically you.
Event date: June 6, 2026​
Parade starts: 11 AM
Festival starts: Directly after parade
Festival ends: 5 PM
Cost to enter: $0; this is a free event
Ages and vibe: All-ages, family-friendly, substance-free.

Buffalo Grove Pride 2026
2026-06-07 11:00 - 14:00 | Mike Rylko Community Park, 1000 N Buffalo Grove Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL, 60089
The 2026 Buffalo Grove Pride Fest is scheduled for Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring the theme “Shine with Pride: Illuminating Resilience”. The annual event, featuring 100 entries, 2,000 participants and a crowd of thousands, celebrates the LGBTQ+ community in the northwest suburbs.
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.
The event is organized in collaboration with the Pinta Pride Project and the Buffalo Grove Park District.

Aurora Pride Parade 2026
2026-06-14 12:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Aurora, Aurora, Illinois, 60506
The Aurora Pride Parade returns to downtown Aurora, Illinois, on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at noon, celebrating its seventh year as a vibrant showcase of love, equality, and diversity.
This family-friendly event features colorful floats, spirited performances, and a joyful sense of community, drawing thousands of attendees and participants from throughout the region.
The parade route begins at E. Benton Street and S. Broadway, travels up Broadway to Downer Place, and concludes at W. Downer Place and N. Middle Avenue.
Organized by Aurora Pride.

Chicago Pride Fest 2026
2026-06-20 11:00 - 22:00, 2026-06-21 11:00 - 22:00 | Northalsted Neighborhood, Northalsted on Halsted Street from Addison to Grace St.
Chicago Pride Fest, the annual two-day street festival, is on June 20-21, 2026; the weekend before the Chicago Pride Parade (Sunday, June 28, 2026). The 25th annual Chicago Pride Fest is a celebration of LGBTQ+ life, culture and community in Chicago’s landmark LGBTQ+ Northalsted neighborhood.
Pride Fest features live music on 3 stages, a Youth Pride Space for teens, best of Chicago drag performance, the Proud Pet Parade with prizes, dance exhibitions, Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus, guest speakers and over 150 food and merchandise vendors.
A $20 suggested donation for entry helps pays performers and festival workers, and supports local non-profits & community programs.
Location: Northalsted on Halsted Street from Addison to Grace St.
Main Gate at Halsted & Addison, other gates (shorter lines): Halsted & Broadway/Grace, Halsted & Waveland, Broadway & Waveland

Proud to Run 2026
2026-06-27 08:00 - 11:00 | Montrose Beach, 601 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60613
Proud to Run is a Chicago tradition that has celebrated the LGBTQ+ community through sport since 1982. Held the Saturday before the city’s Pride Parade, the event features a 5K run/walk and 10K run along the lakefront, welcoming over a thousand participants each year — from first-time walkers to competitive runners chasing personal bests. Proceeds benefit local LGBTQ+ nonprofits working in areas like health, housing, youth empowerment, advocacy, and the arts.

Chicago Pride Parade 2026
2026-06-28 11:00 - 14:00 | Northalsted Neighborhood, Northalsted on Halsted Street from Addison to Grace St.
Get ready to celebrate love, equality, and community at the 2026 Chicago Pride Parade, one of the city’s most vibrant and iconic summer traditions! Taking place on Sunday, June 28, 2026, this legendary parade winds through the North Side neighborhoods of Uptown and Lakeview, bringing together hundreds of thousands of spectators, dazzling floats, marching bands, performers, and community organizations. This years theme is Free to Be Proud.
Now in its 55th year, the Chicago Pride Parade is the grand finale of Pride Month celebrations, showcasing the city’s unwavering spirit of inclusion and unity. Expect a joyful explosion of color, music, and pride as participants march in support of LGBTQ+ rights and visibility. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a long-time attendee, the Chicago Pride Parade promises an unforgettable day of celebration, connection, and pure Chicago energy.
Chicago Pride Parade FAQ & Map
Produced by PRIDEChicago.
