The 2026 Community Grand Marshals were selected through a community nomination process and reflect the spirit of this year’s theme, Free to Be: Proud — honoring those who have paved the way while affirming the ongoing pursuit of freedom, visibility, and justice for all.

This year’s honorees include journalist and historian Tracy Baim; civil rights leader Mona Noriega; philanthropist and community advocate Evette Cardona; and the Alliance of Illinois Judges, the state’s LGBTQ+ judges’ association. Together, they represent decades of leadership, advocacy, and service to Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community and beyond.

The 55th annual Chicago Pride Parade will take place on Sunday, June 28, 2026, stepping off at 11 a.m. from the corner of Sheridan and Broadway. The parade will travel through Chicago’s landmark LGBTQ+ Northalsted neighborhood and into Lincoln Park, uniting hundreds of thousands of spectators and participants in a powerful celebration of pride, resilience, and community.