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Be a Part of Chicago Pride 2025!

Parade Registration

We’re dedicated to creating a vibrant and inclusive community for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies. As one of the largest Pride Parades in the nation, our annual celebration features 150 contingents and brings together one million people to celebrate diversity, equality, and love.

Participating in the annual Chicago Pride Parade is an unforgettable experience. It is also a powerful statement of visibility and unity for Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community. 

The application process for the 2025 Chicago Pride Parade will open in March 2025. We recommend you sign-up for our email list for updates, the form is near the bottom of this page.

Celebrate Pride With Us!

A celebration of love and diversity!

2025 Chicago Pride Parade

PRIDE
IS POWER

The annual Chicago Pride Parade, one of the oldest and largest parades in the country, has been coordinated by PRIDEChicago for over 50 years.

The parade is the culmination of Pride Month celebrations and events in the city and suburbs.

Chicago knows how to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride!

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2025 Chicago Pride Parade

Parade Guidelines

The Chicago Pride Parade is to celebrate, commemorate, educate and liberate the LGBTQ+ community. We expect all parade participants and spectators to support the LGBTQ+ community and conduct themselves in a manner consistent with our values of respect, kindness, and positivity. 

  • Participation is by application only
  • Max. number of 150 entries allowed
  • Max. 100 participants per entry
  • Only 1 vehicle allowed per entry
  • Participants must adhere to Rules
  • Entry closes when spots are fILLED
  • Not every applicant will be accepted
  • No Cancellations/No Refunds

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Sponsorship Opportunities

We are seeking corporate sponsors to support our community. For sponsorship details and a customized benefits package that includes a professionally produced marketing plan, please contact Karyn Terrones at karyn@chicagoevents.com or 773-584-6625.

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