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  • Joliet Slammers Pride Night 2026

    Duly Health and Care Field 1 Mayor Art Schultz Dr., Joliet, IL

    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!

  • Give It To Me Gay!

    Give It To Me Gay!
    Judy's Beat Lounge 230 W North Ave 3rd floor

    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.

    $22.25

  • Pride in Park Ridge 2026

    Hodges Park 101 Courtland Ave, Park Ridge, Illinois

    Pride in Park Ridge unites the Park Ridge community with many other cities around the country that celebrate Pride Month.

  • Aurora Pride Flag Raising 2026

    City of Aurora Government Building 44 E. Downer Place, Aurora, IL

    Join city leaders, Aurora Pride organizers, and the local community at One Aurora Plaza for the annual Aurora Pride Flag Raising ceremony. This cherished tradition brings together residents, advocates, and allies to honor the triumphs, resilience, and vibrant diversity of Aurora's LGBTQ+ community.

  • 2026 Quad Cities Pride Festival

    2026 Quad Cities Pride Festival
    Schwiebert Riverfront Park Rock Island, IL

    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.

    $10 – $20

  • Gerber/Hart Pride Month Book Sale

    Gerber/Hart Library & Archives 6500 N Clark St, 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL

    Kick off Pride Month by browsing the Midwest’s largest circulating collection of gay and lesbian literature. The Gerber/Hart LGBTQ+ Library & Archives is hosting its annual Pride Month Book Sale, offering an incredible selection of fiction, history, and rare queer titles with paperbacks at $3 and hardcovers at $4.50. It’s the perfect opportunity to update…

  • Downers Grove PrideFest 2026

    Fishel Park 1036 Grove St, Downers Grove, Illinois

    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.

  • Elgin Pride Parade & Festival 2026

    Festival Park 132 S Grove Ave, Elgin, Illinois

    Join Elgin Pride for the fourth annual free and family-friendly Elgin Pride Parade & Festival. Support a happy, safe Elgin for everyone.

  • Rockford 2026 Pride Parade & Party

    Downtown Rockford 513 E State St, Rockford, Illinois

    The 2026 Rockford Area Pride festivities are bringing an unforgettable day of visibility, high-energy entertainment, and inclusion to Downtown Rockford.

    Free

  • 2026 Quad Cities Pride Festival

    2026 Quad Cities Pride Festival
    Schwiebert Riverfront Park Rock Island, IL

    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.

    $10 – $20

  • Buffalo Grove Pride 2026

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

    The 2026 Buffalo Grove Pride Fest, featuring 100 entries, 2,000 participants and a crowd of thousands, celebrates the LGBTQ+ community in the northwest suburbs.

  • Equality Illinois 2026 Pride Kick-Off Brunch

    Venue West 221 N Paulina, Chicago, Illinois

    Kick off Pride Month with a purpose at the annual Equality Illinois Pride Kick-Off Brunch! Gathering over 300 community leaders, LGBTQ+ champions, and allies, this high-energy celebration honors those who fight daily to keep Illinois a pro-equality, pro-family state.

    $120

  • Oak Park Pride Night Out

    Downtown Oak Park Marion St (between Lake St and North Blvd), Oak Park, IL, IL

    The Village of Oak Park's 4th Annual Pride Night / Pride Month Celebration, held in conjunction with Downtown Oak Park\'s popular Thursday Night Out dine-around series. The event features outdoor dining al fresco, a special summer menu from local restaurants, and Drag Queens roaming the area in partnership with the OPRF Chamber of Commerce.

  • Give It To Me Gay!

    Give It To Me Gay!
    Judy's Beat Lounge 230 W North Ave 3rd floor

    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.

    $22.25

  • Pride Night at Shedd Aquarium

    Shedd Aquarium 1200 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL

    Dive into the celebrations at the Shedd Aquarium's dedicated Pride Night, an evening event running from 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM. Guests can explore the historic aquatic galleries, experience hands-on animal touch encounters, and enjoy an ocean-themed drag show featuring spectacular local talent.

    21+ event.

    $29.95

  • Aurora Pride Parade 2026

    Downtown Aurora Aurora, Illinois

    The Aurora Pride Parade returns to downtown Aurora, Illinois, celebrating its seventh year as a vibrant showcase of love, equality, and diversity.

  • Morton Grove Pride in the Park 2026

    Harrer Park 6250 Dempster St, Morton Grove, IL

    Come out and celebrate our LGBTQ+ community at Morton Grove’s family-friendly Pride in the Park! Held at the north end of Harrer Park, this free event features delicious local food vendors, information booths, and fun activities for the kids like face painting and balloon art.

  • Give It To Me Gay!

    Give It To Me Gay!
    Judy's Beat Lounge 230 W North Ave 3rd floor

    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.

    $22.25

  • Lake County PrideFest 2026

    Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center 2007 N Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach, Illinois

    Touted as the largest and most highly anticipated LGBTQ+ celebration in the area, this family-friendly outdoor festival draws thousands of residents and allies together. Organized to celebrate LGBTQ+ life and culture while fostering a strong sense of community.

    $10

  • Chicago Pride Fest 2026

    Featured Chicago Pride Fest 2026
    Northalsted Neighborhood Northalsted on Halsted Street from Addison to Grace St.

    The 25th annual Chicago Pride Fest is a celebration of LGBTQ+ life, culture and community in  Chicago’s landmark LGBTQ+ Northalsted neighborhood.

    $20

  • 5th Annual Des Plaines Community Pride Celebration

    Trinity Lutheran Church 675 E Algonquin Rd, Des Plaines, IL

    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.

  • Chicago Pride Fest 2026

    Featured Chicago Pride Fest 2026
    Northalsted Neighborhood Northalsted on Halsted Street from Addison to Grace St.

    The 25th annual Chicago Pride Fest is a celebration of LGBTQ+ life, culture and community in  Chicago’s landmark LGBTQ+ Northalsted neighborhood.

    $20

  • Give It To Me Gay!

    Give It To Me Gay!
    Judy's Beat Lounge 230 W North Ave 3rd floor

    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.

    $22.25

  • Navy Pier Pride 2026

    Navy Pier 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL

    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.

  • Back Lot Bash Chicago

    Back Lot Bash Chicago
    Cheetah Gym Parking Lot 5248 N Clark, Chicago, Illinois

    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.

    $19.46

  • Chicago Pride Parade 2026

    Featured
    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! 

  • Back Lot Bash Chicago

    Back Lot Bash Chicago
    Cheetah Gym Parking Lot 5248 N Clark, Chicago, Illinois

    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.

    $19.46

  • Pride South Side: Love in Action Festival

    DuSable Black History Museum & Education Center 740 E. 56th Pl, Chicago, IL

    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.