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!