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Pride Calendar

Chicago knows how to celebrate Pride!

Give It To Me Gay!

June 4 @ 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm

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.

PRIDEChicago achieves 501(c)(3) nonprofit status: paving the way for expanded community initiatives

September 18, 2024

PRIDEChicago proudly announces its designation as a tax-exempt nonprofit under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.

PRIDEChicago’s Tim Frye inducted into Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame

The Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame, the only city-sanctioned LGBT Hall of Fame in the world, has announced its slate of 2024 inductees.

Everything you need to know for the 2024 Chicago Pride Parade

The Chicago Pride Parade, the culmination of Pride Month, returns Sunday, June 30 at 11 a.m. Planning to attend the Chicago Pride Parade? Here’s everything you need to know.

Chicago Pride Guard Will Flashback For a Rad Time at Chicago Pride Parade

It will be a flashback for the Chicago Pride Guard at this year’s Chicago Pride Parade, set to start at 11 a.m. on Sunday, June, wrapping up the city’s 2024 Pride Month.

ABC 7 Chicago Celebrates Pride With Live Broadcast From the 53rd Annual Pride Parade Sunday, June 30

ABC 7 celebrates the 53rd Annual Chicago Pride Parade with a two-hour, live parade broadcast, Sunday, June 30, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

June 27 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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.

Black LGBTQ+ Beach Day

June 22 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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

Chicago Pride Kick-Off Urban Queer Art Show & Market

June 5 2024 @ 6:30 pm

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.

Sapphic Comedy Hour

June 5 2024 @ 8:00 am - 8:30 pm

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+

The Art of Pride

June 2 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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.

Art Johnston Reflects on the Purpose of Pride

With the 53rd annual Chicago Pride Parade set for Sunday, June 30, Art Johnston has decades of wide-ranging memories and emotions around Pride Month, which culminates locally on the last Sunday of June with the rainbow-drenched parade through multiple northside Chicago neighborhoods in front of about 1 million spectators.

Pride Parade Queen

June 30 2024 @ 9:00 pm

Metro and smartbar present Pride Parade Queen featuring Derrick Carter, Michael Serafini, Janky, Blu9, Candy J, Vitigrrl, and Lori Branch. Hosted by: Lucy Stoole and Nico.

Chicago Urban Pride Picnic

June 30 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Chicago Urban Pride will hold its Pride Picnic on Sunday, June 30, at Jackson Park, 6300 E. Hayes Dr. The event is free and family-friendly. There will be DJs (playing house, hip-hop, R&B and more), entertainment, giveaways and, of course, food.

The Lesbian Social Club Pride Kickoff

June 1 2024 @ 10:00 pm - June 2 2024 @ 5:00 am

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.

Trans Ice Cream Social

June 11 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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.

Pride Skate Party

June 9 2024 @ 9:30 pm - 1:00 am

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.

Pride Bar Crawl

June 15 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Don’t miss the proudest crawl of the year. This year 20% of this event’s proceeds will be donated to Center on Halsted. Handpicked inclusive bars (5 venues), exclusive drink specials, and freebies that are available only to our Pride Bar Crawl participants.

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