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Shedd Pride Night

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

Kick off Pride Month festivities in style with a memorable Pride Night at Shedd featuring multiple DJs and an ocean-themed drag showcase. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to convene together to embrace the diversity of our community. 21+ ID required

$19.95 – $39.95

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

Black LGBTQ+ Beach Day

63rd Street Beach

Celebrate Pride Month at the Black LGBTQ+ Beach Day! Enjoy movement, a beach party, DJ Rae Chardonnay's beats, and free healthcare services.

Free

Lincoln Park Zoo

An evening event for the 21+ queer adult crowd and their friends to enjoy the zoo after-hours, complete with animal chats, DJ All The Way Kay, drag performances throughout the night, and multiple pop-up bars around the zoo.

$25

Springfield PrideFest 2025

Downtown Springfield, Illinois E Capitol Ave & S 5th St, Springfield, Illinois

Springfield PrideFest features more than 100 vendors, entertainment, a drag show, delicious food and drinks, a fun family area, youth and teen talent shows and so much more.

Out of the Office 2025

The Godfrey Hotel Chicago 127 W Huron St, Chicago, Illinois

The 23rd annual Out of the Office, Chicago's largest LGBTQ+ networking event and Pride Month Kick-Off to benefit the award-winning Legacy Project, which works to educate the general public about the many roles Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) people have played in the advancement of world history and culture. $30 General Admission includes…

$30 – $50

EQIL 2025 Pride Kick-Off Brunch

Venue West 221 N Paulina, Chicago, Illinois

Come together to celebrate the resilience of LGBTQ+ communities and our shared commitment to equality at the Equality Illinois 2025 Pride Kick-Off Brunch. Stand with over 300+ leaders and allies to keep Illinois a pro-equality, pro-family state.
Let’s brunch. Let’s rise. Let’s fight for full equality.

$35 – $75

Pride in Park Ridge 2025

Hodges Park 101 Courtland Ave, Park Ridge, Illinois

Pride in Park Ridge is an annual community-led LGBTQIA+ and youth-centered celebration organized and sponsored by several inclusive congregations, local organizations, and volunteers.

Elgin Pride 2025

Festival Park 132 S Grove Ave, Elgin, Illinois

The third annual Elgin Pride Parade & Festival, a day of celebration attracting more than 4,000 attendees. This year's event features a family-friendly Pride parade, followed by a festival with food, music, vendors, and more in Festival Park.

Downers Grove PrideFest 2025

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. 

Des Plaines Community 2025 Pride Celebration

Christ Church UCC 1492 Henry Ave, Des Plaines, Illinois

Everyone is welcome, including allies from Chicagoland and beyond, at the Des Plaines Community 2025 Pride Celebration, a festival to celebrate the joy that comes from embracing who you are.

Aurora Pride Parade 2025

Downtown Aurora Aurora, Illinois

Celebrate love, equality, and diversity as the 6th annual Aurora Pride Parade returns Sunday, June 8th, 2025 at Noon. Expect a day filled with colorful floats, incredible performances, and an amazing sense of community.

Free

Woodstock PrideFest 2025

Woodstock Square Historic District 123 E Van Buren St, Woodstock, Illinois

Woodstock PrideFest is a weekend of family-friendly celebration, starting with a Rainbow Run and Pub Crawl on Saturday, and the main event on Sunday, a parade and afternoon festival with entertainment, food, and more.

Ottawa Family Pride Festival 2025

Downtown Ottawa Jackson and Lasalle, Ottawa, Illinois

Ottawa is gearing up for its 3rd annual family-friendly PrideFest in the city’s historic downtown district. The event features live music, celebrity drag queens, crafts from local vendors, food, activities, and a whole lot more!

Lake County PrideFest 2025

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

The 5th annual Lake County PrideFest, one of the most highly anticipated events of the summer in Lake County, is Saturday, June 14th, 2025, 12 p.m. at Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center.

$5

Galena Pride Picnic 2025

Grant Park Galena 625 Park Ave, Galena, Illinois

Celebrate diversity, love, and unity at Galena's annual Pride Picnic, organized by the Galena Public Library. The family-friendly event takes place in the picturesque Grant Park and offers an array of activities, performances, and vendors for all ages.

Woodstock PrideFest 2025

Woodstock Square Historic District 123 E Van Buren St, Woodstock, Illinois

Celebrate love, equality, and community at Woodstock PrideFest Weekend - a full weekend of inclusive events, culminating in the signature Sunday celebration on the Square. Don't miss the vibrant Pride Parade, live entertainment, local vendors, and family-friendly festival activities. This year also features a powerful display of the AIDS Memorial Quilt, honoring lives lost and…

Pride Fest Takeover

D.S. Tequila 3352 N Halsted St, Chicago, Illinois

The Lesbian Social Club is taking over Pride Fest at D.S. Tequila for 10 HOURS of nonstop vibes, beats, and queer joy! Featuring the hottest lesbian DJs, cold drinks, sunshine, and pure pride energy. 

$15 – $20

Navy Pier Pride 2025

Navy Pier 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL

Navy Pier Pride, a free, full-day event honoring LGBTQIA+ pride, diversity, and inclusion.

Free

Davelapalooza 3

Meeting House 5025 N Clark, Chicago, Illinois

Chicago LSD Radio and Davel Haus Presents: DAVELAPALOOZA 3, two epic days hosted by Twitch Partner DJ Davel, featuring over 20 Twitch DJs spinning live in celebration of Pride Month!

Pride South Side 2025

DuSable Black History Museum 740 E 56th Pl, Chicago, Illinois

Show your pride spirit and join the 7th annual Pride South Side Festival, celebrating culture, education and community, and providing and empowering space for LGBTQ+ Black and Brown people.

Free