This year’s Chicago Pride Parade will take place on Sunday, June 26, with a four-mile procession through Northalsted, Uptown, Lakeview, and Lincoln Park. Over 50 years later, the parade brings more than one million people to the heart of the Northalsted neighborhood. In 1970, the first Pride Parade in Chicago had approximately 200 spectators. This year’s fest, held on June 18 – 19, features live music by popular artists, three stages, a variety of food and drinks, 100+ vendors, DJs and dancing, drag shows, and more. Pride festivals, parties, and parades Pride Chicago,Ĭhicago Pride Fest is a joyous two-day street festival in the historic Northalsted neighborhood, attracting more than 50,000 attendees who gather to celebrate LGBTQIA+ life, community, and culture. Here are just a few ways to celebrate Pride Month 2022 in Chicago. Along with Chicago’s iconic Pride Fest and Parade, there are tons of ways to celebrate, get involved, and support the LGBTQ+ community. But one of the major highlights of June is Pride Month.

June in Chicago is spectacular for many reasons - the beaches are open on our sparkling lakefront, bustling patios fill with restaurant-goers, and festival season is in full swing across the city.