Chicago Pride 2024 events calendar

Pride Month in Chicago means plenty of opportunities to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, honor pioneers of the past and cultivate support and allyship. Below, you’ll find our growing calendar of Pride 2024 events throughout June. Got an event that you think we missed? Email us at [email protected] so we can add it to this calendar. Happy Pride! 🏳️🌈📍A special story time for kids featuring a local drag artist, facilitated by CPL’s children’s librarians.: Free🌳 Out in Nature, Feminist Bird Club, Southside Nature Play and the Forest Preserves of Cook County team up to bring a fun day of arts, crafts, games, history lessons and more for the whole family.: FreeAn all-day celebration with live music, educational programs, performances from local LGBTQ+ artists, on-site resources and more.: FreeKicking off with a farewell to the party series Flannel Friday, Saturday and Sunday will include headliners Leisha Hailey & Kate Moenning, G Flip and more. : $39+Neighborhood party and street festival with music, vendors and more.: $10 suggested donationThis annual run gathers runners and walkers to the lake to raise money for organizations that support the local LGBTQ+ community.: $50+The 53rd-annual parade will see thousands flock to the parade route to celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community. This year’s theme is “Pride is Power.”: Free🌈 📍 A neighborhood block party with a kids tent, balloon man, DJs and more.: FreeRiders with Bikes and Mics ride on by during the last year’s Pride Parade on the North Side. The parade steps off again Sunday, June 30.Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times file📍A special story time for kids featuring a local drag artist, facilitated by CPL’s children’s librarians.: Free📍Warm up for the Chicago House Music Festival (June 2) at this pre-party dedicated to the Chicago-born genre. Gene Hunt, Stacy Kidd and more will take the stage.: FreeCelebrate Pride with DJs and an ocean-themed drag showcase at the aquarium.: $19.95+Cheer on the Fire as they take on LA Galaxy, featuring a pre-match tailgate, entertainment from local performers, the return of the halftime Lip Sync Battle and more.: $17+Kicking off the Chicago House Music Festival is this celebration of LGBTQ+ families, kids and allies, with DJ sets, performances, all-ages activities — hosted by “RuPaul’s Drag Race” winner Priyanka.: FreeAn afternoon of entertainment, cocktails and silent auctions for this annual fundraiser to address disparities in the Black gay, bisexual and same-gender-loving community.: $100+Music performances, vendors and art making to celebrate Pride with local LGBTQ+ artists.: FreeCelebrate 40 years of House with a stacked lineup of pioneers and innovators, setting the party off on two stages. Lineup includes Wayne Williams and Alan King, Farley Jackmaster Funk, Lori Branch and more.: FreeSeven sapphic comedians take the stage for a Pride comedy showcase, hosted by Sierra Kenyon and Rogue Schmidt.: $10A five-night market showcasing artwork and handmade goods from local creators.: $17This event invites queer people of all genders and sexualities to meet for a date or make some new friends — in a sober environment.: $13A Swedish tradition-turned-Chicago summertime staple, with food, vendors and five stages of entertainment, including the Balmoral Pride stage highlighting DJs, drag performances and more.: $10 suggested donationThis Filipinx/a/o LGBTQ+ event showcases the talents and resources of community members with panel discussions, networking and performances.: $10+Hit the roller rink, dance, knock a few pins down and build community at this fun event.: Free🪩 The monthly party series returns, with “RuPaul’s Drag Race” S14 cast member Kornbread as the main attraction. The theme is “Sex on the Beach,” so wear your “hottest swimwear and beachy looks,” organizers say.: $13.99+🙏 Singer, composer and bandleader Lucy Smith performs a powerful showcase of the LGBTQ+ community’s contributions to the gospel.: $15📍 South Shore Branch, 2505 E. 73rd St.A special Pride story time, with songs, rhymes and books for the whole family to enjoy. For kids ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers. : Free🪩 📍 📍 📍 Hosted by School of Opulence, teens ages 12-17 can participate in three workshops on the most fundamental ballroom categories, Vogue, Runway, and Face/Makeup. This program allows a safe space for creative expression of LGBTQ+ teens.: Free🏥 📍 📍 📍 📍 A program focused on sexual health education created for LGBTQ youth. Participants get sexual health knowledge and skills to keep themselves safe, as well as tools to advocate for themselves when going to the doctor.: Free📍A special story time for kids featuring a local drag artist, facilitated by CPL’s children’s librarians.: FreeStarting at Charlie’s, party at five venues. This year, organizers say 20% of the event’s proceeds will be donated to Center on Halsted.: FreeYouth 21 and under are invited to dress up for a prom night, with dancing, drag performances, music and more.: FreeChicago drag performers present standup, anecdotes and other comedy forms. : $10🪩 This recurring, LGBTQ-centered pop-up party series returns for its Pride Month iteration, with DJ sets from DJ Kindle, VITIGRRL and Icey Bby nad performances from Darling Shear and Angelica Grace.: $17+Explore the history of the neighborhood now known as Northalested on this educational tour.: Pay what you can📍A special story time for kids featuring a local drag artist, facilitated by CPL’s children’s librarians.: FreeThis party at the ballpark features special entertainment, fan activities and more, as the Cubs face the San Francisco Giants. : $5+See the Sox face the Houston Astros.: $5+🥊 Boxing exhibition that showcases talents of the LGBTQ+ community and allies.: $50+Warehouse party with DJs, two dance floors, immersive art installations and more. Wear your fiercest fit. Category is: “Be Fierce! Be F.A.B.! Point Blank Period!”: $45+🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️Begin and end outside Hop on a trolley and take in this tour of the South Side’s contributions to Chicago’s LGBTQ+ history. : $40The day kicks off with health workshops before an all-day party to beats from Rae Chardonnay — plus you’ll get access to health care services, like testing, COVID-19 vaccines and more.: Free💃 Enjoy buffet-style dim sum and take in a production hosted by drag performer Aunty Chan, who will be joined by fellow Asian drag artists Eva Young, Kahmora Hall, Ms. B LaRose and Squeaky C. Banks: $35+This two-day street festival touts three stages with headliners JoJo Siwa, Natasha Bedingfield, Bob The Drag Queen, Amber Riley, Sapphira Cristàl and more.: $15 suggested donationAn evening for the 21+ queer crowd and friends to enjoy the zoo after-hours, with music, drag performances, bingo and more.: $15+🏀 Celebrate Pride with the Sky as they take on the Aces. Fans in attendance will receive a bucket hat and “Pride-related fan engagement activities” will also take place, organizers say.: $90+