Pride Month 2026 is finally upon us, and there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate in the Windy City.
From bar crawls and DJ dance parties, to street festivals and parades, here’s your guide to all thing Chicago Pride 2026.
Chicago Pride Bar Crawl Party
The ultimate Pride Bar crawl is going down this month, spanning 3+ iconic LGBTQ Chicago bars with plenty of music, dancing, and drinking along the way.
Participating locales include Nobody’s Darling, Elixir Andersonville, and The SoFo Tap.
Tickets here.
Chicago Pride Parade
The annual Chicago Pride Parade is taking to the streets on Sunday, June 28, in a citywide celebration of the LGBTQ community.
Grab your friends and head to Northalsted for a full day of music, parade floats, community engagement, and high-energy fun.
Chicago Pride Fest
Chicago Pride Fest is taking over Northalsted (Boystown) this June, bringing two full days of live music, performances, and culture to the historic Halsted corridor.
Expect dozens of vendors, food and beverage options, live entertainment, LGBTQ community, and nonstop fun!
Navy Pier Pride 2026
Head to Navy Pier for a fun-filled day of Pride on Sunday, June 27.
Expect free and inclusive entertainment, live performances, music and dancing, plus sweeping lakefront views.
Andersonville’s annual Midsommarfest is back this month, promising three full days of spirited fun, summer vibes, and LGBTQ friendly-fun.
Expect live music, dance, and drag performances each night across three stages, including an ABBA tribute.
Very Pride DJ dance party
Join Very That for the annual Very Pride dance party and celebration of LGBTQ culture this June.
The one-night event will feature sets from global and Chicago-based house DJs, plus drinking, dancing, and euphoric vibes.
Grab your tickets here.
Pride Month at 4EG Bars
4 Entertainment Group is celebrating Chicago Pride 2026 with a month-long fundraiser supporting the Center on Halsted.
Now through June 30, guest at all 4EG bars can support a good cause while they sip, with $1 from every specialty Pride cocktail going towards the LGBTQ community center.
Participating bars are as follows:
- aliveOne – 2683 N Halsted St.
- Central Park Bar – 2924 N Central Park Ave.
- Easy Bar – 1944 W Division St.
- Estelle’s – 2013 W North Ave.
- Remedy – 1910 N Milwaukee Ave.
- The Getaway – 4530 N Lincoln Ave.
- The Owl – 2521 N Milwaukee Ave.
- Tune-Up – 3810 W Belmont Ave.
Pride Night at Wrigley Field: Cubs vs. Rockies
Monday, June 15 is Pride Night at Wrigley Field!
Join the Chicago Cubs as they go bat-to-bat against the Colorado Rockies.
In honor of Pride Month, the game will feature vendors from local LGBTQ+ owned businesses, themed fan activities, on-field recognitions, and other fun.
