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.
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.
The 25th annual Chicago Pride Fest is a celebration of LGBTQ+ life, culture and community in Chicago’s landmark LGBTQ+ Northalsted neighborhood.
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.
Proud To Run—an annual 10K run and 5K run/walk—welcomes over 1,000 participants each year. The event celebrates Pride through fitness and community while raising funds to support LGBTQ+ organizations and programs across the greater Chicago area.
Celebrate diversity and community at Navy Pier Pride on Saturday, June 27, 2026. This free, full-day event at Chicago’s iconic lakefront attraction features a vibrant lineup of live music, dance, educational programming, and captivating performances from local LGBTQIA+ artists.
This block-party-style music festival features an outdoor stage with an emphasis on female and non-binary artists, including a high-energy lineup of rock, pop, and live DJ sets.
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!
This block-party-style music festival features an outdoor stage with an emphasis on female and non-binary artists, including a high-energy lineup of rock, pop, and live DJ sets.
Keep the celebration going and honor the beautiful diversity of Chicago's LGBTQ+ community at the annual Pride South Side Festival. Taking place on Sunday, July 5, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, this free, empowering event specifically uplifts and celebrates Black and Brown LGBTQ+ culture, art, and community.
Brave Space Alliance’s Dignity Dash 5K fundraiser returns this year to make the statement that trans people have always been and will always be here; and we will not just survive, but thrive.
Back by popular demand, the 6th Annual Summer Lake Cruise invites guests aboard the luxurious Anita Dee II for a three-hour evening excursion on Lake Michigan.
Chicago Stars FC hosts Bay FC for the club’s official 2026 Pride Night match on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium in Evanston
Dance for Life, which benefits the Chicago Dance Health Fund, is a one-night-only event showcasing the city’s variety of dance traditions and styles by bringing together professional dance companies and dancers from throughout Chicago, who unite to support their peers by generously donating their time, energy, and artistry.
Get ready for an incredible night as PRIDEChicago and BestGayChicago host Out in the Park, the annual private LGBTQ+ buyout event at Six Flags Great America!
Mark your calendars, grab your glitter, and dust off your rainbow gear—the Joliet Pride Network is bringing energy, love, and community back to town!