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Pride Calendar

Chicago knows how to celebrate Pride!

Woodstock PrideFest & Parade 2026

June 14 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Celebrate love, diversity, and community at the annual Woodstock PrideFest on Sunday, June 14, 2026! Located in the heart of the Historic Woodstock Square, this vibrant, family-friendly celebration kicks off with a colorful parade at 11:00 AM, followed by a full afternoon of festivities running until 5:00 PM.

Andersonville Midsommarfest 2026

June 12 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

The Andersonville Midsommarfest returns to Chicago’s north side for its annual celebration of summer, Swedish heritage, and community spirit. The 3-day festival takes place from Friday, June 12 to Sunday, June 14, 2026.

Oak Park Pride Night Out

June 11 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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.

Rockford 2026 Pride Parade & Party

June 6 @ 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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

Pride Month Kick-off Celebration

June 7 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Join PRIDEChicago at Sidetrack for the official Pride Month Kick-off Celebration. It’s your chance to meet the dedicated, all-volunteer team that works year-round to bring the iconic Chicago Pride Parade to life.

Making a Splash: Chicago Smelts Dive Into Record-Breaking Pride 2026

The Chicago Smelts are excited for Pride Month and ready to make “lots of splashes” when the Chicago Pride Parade steps off.

Elgin Pride Parade & Festival 2026

June 6 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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

Downers Grove PrideFest 2026

June 6 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

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.

2026 Quad Cities Pride Festival

June 5 @ 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm

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.

Pride in Park Ridge 2026

June 5 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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

Joliet Slammers Pride Night 2026

June 3 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

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!

Community Dialogue: Stories of Pride

May 27 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Join PRIDEChicago for a free community dialogue about LGBTQ+ Pride and parades, marches, and protests in partnership with The LGBTQ+ Intergenerational Dialogue Project.

Waukegan Pride Parade and Festival 2026

May 30 @ 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Celebrate Pride in Waukegan with another year of entertainment, food, vendors and celebration.

Durand Bernarr headlines Chicago Pride Fest

Star-Studded Lineup Announced for 25th Annual Chicago Pride Fest

Iconic Northalsted celebration returns June 20-21 with headliners Durand Bernarr, G Flip, and more to champion unity and visibility.

Lesbian Visibility Week Happy Hour with Dorothy

April 25 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Celebrate Lesbian Visibility Week with the PRIDEChicago and Dorothy! We’re coming together to honor our community’s vibrant history while looking forward to the 55th Annual Chicago Pride Parade.

Puerto Rican Cultural Center named as “Out Front” Group for 2026 Chicago Pride Parade

Marching under the theme “Free to Be Proud,” the Puerto Rican Cultural Center will lead the 2026 procession, highlighting the intersection of heritage, housing, and LGBTQ+ advocacy.

Tracy Baim’s legacy of visibility to be celebrated at 2026 Chicago Pride Parade

Windy City Times co-founder Tracy Baim named among 2026 Chicago Pride Community Grand Marshals

Springfield Pridefest 2026

May 16 @ 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Springfield Pride 2026 is back and bolder than ever. From show-stopping performances and delicious local eats to our incredible displays of talent, there’s a space for everyone to shine.

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