Chicago keeps the Pride party going with exciting events ahead
Thu. June 15, 2023 8:45 AM by GoPride.com News Staff
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'It will be one of the largest Pride Parades in many years,' says coordinator Tim Frye of this year's parade.
“Pride is a party and a protest,” said Sidetrack general manager Brad Balof. “Pride is a time to gather together, to see the community at large, and together create a groundswell of love, resistance, and stamina to take back into our lives for the rest of the year.”
Here is an exciting lineup of the remaining Pride Month activities as we approach Chicago's popular Pride parade weekend - June 24 and 25. (Complete list below)
Chicago Pride Fest (June 17-18)
The 22nd annual Chicago Pride Fest turns the Northalsted neighborhood into one enormous Pride party this weekend with 2 entertainment stages and a dance music stage featuring some of Chicago's favorite DJs and drag queens.
Musical performances from Heather Small (M People), Slayyyter, Meet Me @ The Altar, Jordy, Nick Osin, Shab, Ultra Naté, and many others.
The two-day street festival runs from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. June 17 and 18. There is a suggested donation of $15 to the Northalsted Business Alliance.
Related: Pop phenomenon Nick Osin ready to bring the heat to Chicago Pride Fest
Pride in the Park (June 23-24)
Celebrating its 4th year, Pride in the Park Chicago returns to Grant Park.
The rainbow-filled music festival features an all-star lineup of Grammy-winning performers and DJ’s as well as booths from local artists and vendors. Headliners Zedd and Saweetie will take to the stage on June 23 and 24.
The festival runs from 3 to 10 p.m. on Friday and 2 to 10 p.m. on Saturday. General admission tickets cost $60 for a 1-day pass, and can be purchased online.
Pride North Chicago (June 24-25)
Rogers Park’s Pride North returns for a weekend-long neighborhood dance party, featuring some of the hottest DJs and live entertainment across two stages.
The party is located on Glenwood Avenue between Morse and Lunt, just off the Morse Red Line stop.
Pride North is free to all from Noon - 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Navy Pier Pride (June 24)
Chicago’s annual Navy Pier Pride will take place June 24 from 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave. The free, full-day event celebrates diversity, inclusivity and support for the LGBTQ community.
Festivities include live music, educational programs, performances from local LGBTQ artists, on-site resources from community partners, and more.
Closing the night out, the pier will be illuminated with rainbow fireworks, making for a colorful Pride weekend in Chicago.
Chicago Pride Parade (June 25)
The 52nd annual Chicago Pride Parade, one of the oldest and largest parades in the country, traditionally concludes the city’s month-long pride celebrations.
Again this year, the parade starts at Noon from Broadway and Montrose, proceeds south on Broadway; then south on Halsted; then east on Belmont; then south on Broadway; then east on Diversey to Cannon Drive. The four-mile parade route travels through the Northalsted, Uptown, Lakeview and Lincoln Park neighborhoods.
"It will be one of the largest Pride Parades in many years," said coordinator Tim Frye of this year's event.
Chicago's LGBTQ calendar is on GoPride.com
Here are the Pride Month events remaining this year, so mark on your calendars:
Queer Elder History Panel on Thu. Jun 15
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Burlesque Royale - Pride Edition on Thu. Jun 15
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The Heist: Pride Edition on Thu. Jun 15
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Front Right Speaker: The Pride Edition on Thu. Jun 15
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WNDR After Dark: Pride Night on Fri. Jun 16
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Rated X: Pride Fest Weekend on Fri. Jun 16
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GRRR: Beary Proud on Fri. Jun 16
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Candyland: Taste The Rainbow on Fri. Jun 16
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Chomper "Taste the Rainbow" on Fri. Jun 16
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Chicago Pride Fest 2023 (Saturday) on Sat. Jun 17
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A Night Full of Stars: A WCPA Pride Concert on Sat. Jun 17
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DJ Paulo Fragoso on Sat. Jun 17
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Chicago Pride Fest 2023 (Sunday) on Sun. Jun 18
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Sweet Spot on Sun. Jun 18
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Chicago Foundation for Women Tea Dance ft. DJ Rexi on Sun. Jun 18
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Pride Bearaoke w/Pat Da Bear on Sun. Jun 18
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House Collective: Pride Edition on Sun. Jun 18
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Wilde Cabaret's June Show "We Are Family" on Mon. Jun 19
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LGBTQ+ Comic Creator Panel on Tue. Jun 20
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Art and Pep Film Viewing Party on Tue. Jun 20
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Professionals Do Pride 2023 on Wed. Jun 21
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White Sox Pride Night on Wed. Jun 21
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ProudBear Trivia on Wed. Jun 21
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DayLong Film + Video Festival on Thu. Jun 22
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Cram's Pride Kickoff Party on Thu. Jun 22
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Pride Bowl 2023 on Fri. Jun 23
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Downtown LGBTQ Stories Walking Tour on Fri. Jun 23
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Pride in the Park Chicago 2023 on Fri. Jun 23
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Chicago Is A Dollhouse Festival on Fri. Jun 23
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Stand-Up With Pride Comedy Show on Fri. Jun 23
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Pride Flannel Friday on Fri. Jun 23
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Very That! Presents: Very PRIDE! on Fri. Jun 23
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Rated X: Pride Parade Weekend on Fri. Jun 23
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Jai Ho: Pride Edition on Fri. Jun 23
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"Descent" (Beat Lab) on Fri. Jun 23
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South Side LGBTQ Stories by Bus on Sat. Jun 24
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Big Gay Pride Drag Brunch on Sat. Jun 24
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Navy Pier Pride 2023 on Sat. Jun 24
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Pride North Chicago 2023 on Sat. Jun 24
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Back Lot Bash 2023 on Sat. Jun 24
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Pride Bowl 2023 on Sat. Jun 24
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Evanston Pride Queer Maker's Market on Sat. Jun 24
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Chicago Pride Crawl - Wrigleyville's Pride Party on Sat. Jun 24
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Rainbow Tour Northalsted Pride Bar Crawl on Sat. Jun 24
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Pride Drag Brunch on Sat. Jun 24
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Pride Drag Brunch with Robyn Banks on Sat. Jun 24
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Pride in the Park Chicago 2023 on Sat. Jun 24
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North Side LGBTQ Stories Walking Tour on Sat. Jun 24
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Special Edition Saturday Show Tunes on Sat. Jun 24
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Love Revolution on Sat. Jun 24
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ELEVATE: Pride in the Park After-Party on Sat. Jun 24
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Joe Gauthreaux on Sat. Jun 24
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FURBALL Chicago Pride on Sat. Jun 24
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Pride Parade Patio Brunch 2023 on Sun. Jun 25
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Pride Parade Sunday Funday on Sun. Jun 25
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Chicago Pride Parade 2023 on Sun. Jun 25
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Pride North Chicago 2023 on Sun. Jun 25
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Bear NecessiTEA: Furtastic Pride on Sun. Jun 25
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Afters at Atmosphere on Sun. Jun 25
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Pride Queen! on Sun. Jun 25
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OUT at CHM | Supportive Space for Trans Joy on Wed. Jun 28
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Amplify Queer Joy on Wed. Jun 28
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Living Out Loud: A Fundraiser in Defense of Drag on Wed. Jun 28
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Pride South Side on Sat. Jul 1
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Chicago Red Stars Pride Night on Fri. Nov 10
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