June 20-21
Chicago Pride Fest returns to Northalsted from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Pride Events
Build your Pride season itinerary.
Explore the major anchors of Chicago Pride season, from the Northalsted festival weekend to parade Sunday and citywide events all month long.
June 28
The 55th annual Chicago Pride Parade steps off Sunday at 11 a.m.
Free to Be Proud
The 2026 parade theme honors authenticity, dignity, and community visibility.
Free + donation
The parade is free to watch; Pride Fest requests a suggested donation at the gate.
Pride Month calendar
Featured Pride season happenings.
Use this page as a curated snapshot of major Pride season anchors, then connect through to GoPride's broader citywide event calendar for the latest listings.
June 20-21Chicago Pride Fest
Two days of live music, drag, dancing, food, vendors, community organizations, and Northalsted neighborhood energy.
Festival details
June 28Chicago Pride Parade
One of Chicago's most iconic Pride Month traditions, with floats, marching groups, performers, and community voices.
Parade details
All monthCitywide Pride Events
Explore parties, concerts, fundraisers, performances, community events, family-friendly moments, and nightlife across Chicago.
GoPride calendarPlan the weekend
Build your Pride itinerary.
Start with Pride Fest the weekend before the parade, save your parade Sunday route, then layer in brunches, afterparties, neighborhood events, and photo stops.
Read planning tipsSave the anchor dates
Pride Fest is June 20-21, 2026; parade Sunday is June 28, 2026.
Use transit
Plan around Red, Brown, and Purple Line access and leave extra time for crowd movement.
Capture the season
Explore photo galleries, the mosaic, and neighborhood moments beyond parade day.
Stay flexible
Lineups, street closures, and event details can shift. Check official sources before heading out.