Chicago Pride Turns 50: Ten things to do this Pride weekend

ChicagoPride.com
June 27, 2019

Pride turns 50 in Chicago and Pride Month culminates with the 50th annual Chicago Pride Parade this Sunday, June 30.

But this year with the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising, there's also a lot more happening around Chicago.

Here are ten additional events that will help you show your LGBTQ Pride. 

Pride turns 50 in Chicago and Pride Month culminates with the 50th annual Chicago Pride Parade this Sunday, June 30.

But this year with the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising, there's also a lot more happening around Chicago.

Here are ten additional events that will help you show your LGBTQ Pride. 

4:00PM
JUN
28
Chicago Is A Drag Festival
Friday June 28, 2019
Chicago’s first ever drag festival features a 50+ artist lineup including internationally touring headliners, reality TV superstars and homegrown Chicago talent!
4:00PM
5:30PM
JUN
28
Prince Poppycock Pride Kickoff Celebration
Friday June 28, 2019
Center on Halsted is kicking off Pride Parade Weekend and the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising with their annual Pride bash overlooking Halsted Street on the COH roof terrace.
5:30PM
8:00PM
JUN
28
Pride South Side: Alegra Noire
Melloe Drama presents: ALEGRA Noire, the official Pride South Side kick off party and celebration, to be held at the renowned Gallery Guichard. RSVP is FREE. Wristbands for up to 3 drinks is $30.
8:00PM
6:00PM
JUN
28
CRAM Fashion 'Guys & Grills' Pride BBQ
Friday June 28, 2019
CRAM kick starts the Pride Parade weekend with their first ever 'Guys & Grills' BBQ. 10% of the evening's proceeds will be donated to Howard Brown Health.
6:00PM
7:00AM
JUN
29
Proud To Run 2019
Saturday June 29, 2019
The 38th Annual Proud To Run Half Marathon, 10K run, and 5K run/walk, Chicago's Original Pride Week Running Event.
7:00AM
12:00PM
JUN
29
Pride North Chicago
Saturday June 29 - Sunday, June 30
Pride North in Rogers Park featuring live entertainment, dance floors, DJs and more! Glenwood Ave. between Morse and Lunt. Morse CTA stop.
12:00PM
12:00PM
JUN
29
Navy Pier Pride
Saturday June 29
Navy Pier Pride, presented by American Airlines, is coming through with flying colors this year! The fourth annual free Pride event at Navy Pier will consist of a full day of family-friendly festivities in honor of the LGBTQ+ community.
12:00PM
1:00PM
JUN
29
Pride in the Park Chicago 2019
Saturday June 29
This all-new festival in historic Grant Park will celebrate Pride Month with top national and local performers, including headliners Iggy Azalea and Steve Aoki. Tickets start at $50.
1:00PM
5:00PM
JUN
29
Stonewall 50 Dance Party
Saturday June 29
Celebrate 50 years of progress for the LGBTQ community at the Stonewall 50 Dance Party presented by The Legacy Project and Sidetrack. No Cover.
5:00PM
5:00PM
JUN
29
Back Lot Bash 2019
Saturday June 29
Now in its 16th year, this party is for the girls. This year featuring The Veronicas, Jackie Cruz, DEVMO, Dorian Electra, Mel Senese, Catfight, UltraBeat, Psalm One, Rose Garica, Kat Florek, Fiat Lux, DJ Zel, Gemini Jones & DJ All the Way Kay. General admission $35.
5:00PM

 

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