June is Pride Month, and there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate in Chicago.
From rooftop parties and drag shows to family-friendly festivals and cultural exhibitions, here’s your ultimate guide to Chicago Pride!
Dance parties
Slo ‘Mo Rodeo at Sleeping Village – Chicago’s premier queer dance party is back at Sleeping Village on June 14 for a night of live DJ music, nonstop dancing, and LGBTQ community. Tickets 🎟️
Dive in to Pride Pool Party at InterContinental Hotel – InterContinental Hotel on the Magnificent Mile is bringing back its annual Dive Into Pride: Gods & Goddesses Pool Party for its third edition on June 7.
Don your best Greek mythology-inspired attire and enjoy live DJ music, drag performances, themed cocktails, and more.Tickets 🎟️
35+ Tommy Tea Dance Party at Dorothy –Dorothy is hosting a sapphic tea dance for the 35+ crowd on June 21—a perfect space for queer women to connect over vintage vibes and great music. Tickets 🎟️
Sky High: Rooftop Pride party at VU Rooftop Bar – Celebrate Pride in style at VU Rooftop Bar on June 28 with sweeping views, live DJs, summer cocktails, and plenty of good vibes. Tickets 🎟️
Street festivals and outdoor events
Andersonville Midsommar Fest – Held in one of Chicago’s most LGBTQ+-inclusive neighborhoods, this Swedish-inspired street fest (June 13–15) is both a cultural celebration and unofficial Pride Month kickoff.
Expect Maypole dances, music, food, and 80,000+ attendees.
Chicago Pride Parade – The annual Chicago Pride Parade is back for its 54th edition this June, presenting the theme “United in Pride.” Date and route details will be announced in the coming days.
Chicago Pride Fest – The 2025 Chicago Pride Fest is taking over Northalsted this June 21-22 with drag performances, dance exhibitions, a pet parade, guest speakers, and more than 150 food and merchandise vendors.
The fest will also include headlining musical performances from teen pop idol Jesse McCartney, electro pop group Confidence Man, and legendary vocalist Deborah Cox.
When ⏰: June 21-22 | 12–10 p.m.
Where 📍: North Halsted St.
Navy Pier Pride – Live music, LGBTQ+ artists, educational programming—it’s all going down at Navy Pier on June 28. This celebration of LGBTQ diversity is free and open to all.
When ⏰: Saturday, June 28 | 1–10 p.m.
Where📍: Navy Pier
Pride at the Park – The Chicago White Sox are celebrating Pride Month on June 18 at Rate Field with “Pride at the Park.” Fans can watch the Sox take on the St. Louis Cardinals while celebrating the LGBTQ community.
Each ticket to the game includes a special Pride Night White Sox hat.
When ⏰: Wednesday, June 18 | 6:30 p.m.
Where 📍: Guaranteed Rate Field
Wrigley Field Pride Celebration – Wrigley Field’s annual Pride celebration is back on June 12, featuring an evening of fun-filled programming at Gallagher Way. Fans will enjoy local LGBTQ+ friendly vendors, live music and entertainment, interactive activities, and more.
When ⏰: Thursday, June 12 | 7:05 p.m.
Where 📍: Wrigley Field
Drag shows
Tipsy tea and drag show at The Gwen – The Gwen is celebrating Pride Month with a stylish tea party and drag show you won’t want to miss. Guests will enjoy dazzling drag performances, luscious teas, botanical cocktails, and seasonal light bites all on The Gwen’s gorgeous rooftop patio.
When ⏰: Saturday, June 14 – Sunday, June 15
Where 📍: The Gwen Hotel | 521 N Rush St.
Drag Bingo and fundraising at The Graystone Tavern – Join The Graystone Tavern in Wrigleyville for free Drag Bingo on June 10 and 17.
Guests will score deals like $6 Rumpleminze, $8 Merri Margaritas, $8 Pride Punch and $35 Surfside buckets.
When ⏰: Tuesday June 10; Tuesday, June 17 | 7 p.m.
Where 📍: The Graystone Tavern | 3441 N Sheffield Ave.
House of Burlesque Chicago – Pride Show – Head to House of Blues Chicago on June 21 for a special Pride edition of its monthly burlesque and drag show. Local and national entertainers will take the stage for an unforgettable night of live performances.
When ⏰: Saturday, June 21 | 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Where 📍: House of Blues | 329 N Dearborn St
Arts engagement
The First Homosexuals exhibit at Wrightwood 659 – Wrightwood 659 gallery in Lincoln Park is honoring LGBTQ history this month with the launch of its new exhibition The First Homosexuals.
The exhibition chronicles the societal changes following the establishment of the word “homosexual” in 1869.
Curated by 22 international scholars and led by queer art historian Jonathan D. Katz, the exhibition features more than 300 paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, and films exploring centuries of queer identity.
When ⏰: May 2 – July 26, 2025
Where 📍: 659 W. Wrightwood
Food and drink specials
Pride Month fundraiser at 4EG bars – Four Entertainment Group (4EG) is celebrating pride month and giving back to the local LGBTQ community with a month-long fundraising initiative benefitting the Center on Halsted.
From Sunday, June 1 through Monday, June 30, Chicagoans can support the center’s mission of cultivating LGBTQ community by raising a glass at 4EG bar locations across the city. Seven 4EG bars will donate portions of drink sales directly to the center.
Participating establishments are as follows:
- aliveOne – 2683 N Halsted St.
- Central Park Bar – 2924 N Central Park Ave.
- Easy Bar and Estelle’s – 1944 W Division St.
- Remedy – 2013 W North Ave.
- The Owl – 2521 N Milwaukee Ave.
- The Getaway – 4530 N Lincoln Ave.
Rainbow cake for a cause at Goddess and the Grocer
Buy a slice of cake, support LGBTQ health and community in Chicago! This June, Goddess and the Grocer locations around Chicago will donate $1 from sales of its rainbow cake slices to the Center on Halsted.