Pride Calendar

Neighbors, local leaders, and advocates will gather to celebrate love, diversity, and LGBTQ+ equality. Co-hosted by 35th Ward Alderman Anthony Quezada and Cook County Commissioner Jessica Fuentes, this community-centered event features guest speakers and the official raising of the Progress Pride flag, symbolizing unity and inclusivity in the neighborhood.

Dive into the celebrations at the Shedd Aquarium’s dedicated Pride Night, an evening event running from 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM. Guests can explore the historic aquatic galleries, experience hands-on animal touch encounters, and enjoy an ocean-themed drag show featuring spectacular local talent. 21+ event.

Kick off Pride Month by browsing the Midwest’s largest circulating collection of gay and lesbian literature. The Gerber/Hart LGBTQ+ Library & Archives is hosting its annual Pride Month Book Sale, offering an incredible selection of fiction, history, and rare queer titles with paperbacks at $3 and hardcovers at $4.50. It’s the perfect opportunity to update…

The 5th Annual Des Plaines Community Pride Celebration returns for a vibrant, all-ages festival honoring the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies. Co-hosted by SPEAK Des Plaines and held this year at Trinity Lutheran Church, this free afternoon event brings the entire region together to inspire joy, strength, and local visibility.

Come out and celebrate our LGBTQ+ community at Morton Grove’s family-friendly Pride in the Park! Held at the north end of Harrer Park, this free event features delicious local food vendors, information booths, and fun activities for the kids like face painting and balloon art.

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.