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PRIDE Events

50 Chicago Pride Month events you’ll want on your calendar

50 Chicago Pride Month events you’ll want on your calendar

by Jake Wittich May 25, 2026June 4, 2026

70+ LGBTQ+ Pride events in the Chicago suburbs and across Illinois

70+ LGBTQ+ Pride events in the Chicago suburbs and across Illinois

by Jake Wittich May 25, 2026May 28, 2026

For our full LGBTQ+ events calendar, 365 days a year, visit Chicago Social Butterflies.

PRIDE in the News

Puerto Rican Cultural Center named Chicago Pride Parade’s 2026 ‘Out Front’ honoree

Puerto Rican Cultural Center named Chicago Pride Parade’s 2026 ‘Out Front’ honoree

The Puerto Rican Cultural Center (PRCC) will lead the 55th annual Chicago Pride Parade as this year’s “Out…

by Noelle Cabrera June 9, 2026June 9, 2026

PRIDE Headlines

‘Free to Be Proud’: What freedom means to us

by Ronit Bezalel June 19, 2026June 19, 2026

Brave Space Alliance brings Juneteenth and Pride together in new ‘Embodied’ variety show

by Jake Wittich June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

The Alliance of Illinois Judges on being chosen as Chicago Pride Parade Community Grand Marshals

by Carrie Maxwell June 17, 2026June 17, 2026

Pioneers of PRIDE

‘We wanted to be seen’ : Gary Chichester preserves legacy of Chicago’s first Pride rally and parade

‘We wanted to be seen’ : Gary Chichester preserves legacy of Chicago’s first Pride rally and parade

by Kayleigh Padar June 15, 2026June 17, 2026

Evette Cardona, Mona Noriega reflect on years of activism ahead of Pride Parade Grand Marshals role

Evette Cardona, Mona Noriega reflect on years of activism ahead of Pride Parade Grand Marshals role

by Carrie Maxwell June 4, 2026June 17, 2026

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Take Action

Pride in action: How Illinoisans can defend LGBTQ+ rights

Pride in action: How Illinoisans can defend LGBTQ+ rights

by Jake Wittich May 25, 2026May 25, 2026

Other Pride Coverage

‘Pride and Punishment’ brings queer wrestling to the mat

‘Pride and Punishment’ brings queer wrestling to the mat

by Vern Hester June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

Interfaith Family Pridefest brings musical joy to Evanston

Interfaith Family Pridefest brings musical joy to Evanston

by Carrie Maxwell June 16, 2026June 17, 2026

Parade honors strength of Chicago’s Puerto Rican and LGBTQ+ Communities

Parade honors strength of Chicago’s Puerto Rican and LGBTQ+ Communities

by Joseph Stevens June 15, 2026June 16, 2026

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