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  • Rockford Area Pride Parade

    Downtown Rockford 513 E State St, Rockford, Illinois

    The Rockford Area Pride Committee is pleased to announce the first, official, Rockford Area Pride Parade to take place on Saturday, June 1, 2024. The theme for this year is Celebrate, Remember, Unite!

    Free

  • Elgin Pride

    Downtown Elgin Elgin, Illinois

    Elgin's second annual Pride Parade and Festival will include a family-friendly LGBTQ+ Pride parade followed by a festival with a vendor marketplace, food, live music, and more.

    Free

  • Waukegan Pride Parade and Festival

    Waukegan Waukegan, Illinois

    Get ready for a day of celebration, community, and fun at the Waukegan Friends Pride Parade and Festival, part of a three day Waukegan Pride Event featuring events on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Waukegan Pride Parade steps off at Noon.

    Free

  • The Lesbian Social Club Pride Kickoff

    Join The Lesbian Social Club after the Chicago Fire game to celebrate the official kickoff to Pride Month at TAO Chicago. This inclusive event is open to all and welcomes LGBTQ+ individuals, allies, and friends alike.

    $15 – $22

  • Queer Fam Pride Jam

    Millennium Park Chicago, Illinois

    The Queer Fam Pride Jam celebrates LGBTQ+ families, kids and allies with all-ages activities like dance lessons, DJ sets, performances and more in the North Pavilion tent from 10am-1pm.

    Free

  • Buffalo Grove Pride Parade

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

    Buffalo Grove's 6th annual Family-Friendly Pride Parade honoring retired Illinois State House Majority Leader Greg Harris as Grand Marshal. Featuring 100 businesses, organizations and school groups. "Drag Us to the Polls" is the 2024 theme.

    Free

  • Chicago Black Gay Men’s Caucus Spring Fling

    Mae District 19 East 21st, Chicago, Illinois

    "A Spring Fling" annual fundraiser, an afternoon full of entertainment, networking opportunities, silent auctions, specialty cocktails, reflection, and the very exciting induction of our new inductees into the Chicago Black Gay Hall of Fame. 

    $100 – $125

  • Equality Illinois Pride Brunch Kick-Off

    Venue West 221 N Paulina, Chicago, Illinois

    Equality Illinois will bring together 300+ community leaders and champions to celebrate our LGBTQ+ communities and support our critical advocacy work to build a better Illinois for LGBTQ+ people.

    $35 – $60

  • The Art of Pride

    Hyde Park Art Center 5020 S Cornell Ave, Chicago, Illinois

    The third annual Art of Pride event with performances, vendors, and art making to celebrate pride with local LGBTQIA+ artists. DJ Sets from DJ All The Way Kay and Alaska Jules.

    Free

  • 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