2026 Chicago Pride Parade
Free to Be Proud
For over 50 years, the iconic Chicago Pride Parade has been the treasured centerpiece of the city’s month-long Pride celebrations, bringing vibrant energy and joyous festivities to the Lakeview and Lincoln Park neighborhoods on the last Sunday of June each year.
What began as a modest march has grown into one of the largest Pride parades in the United States and one of the world’s largest neighborhood parades.
Since 1974, the event has been organized by PRIDEChicago, a dedicated all-volunteer organization that, as of 2024, operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, ensuring its legacy and commitment to the LGBTQ+ community for years to come.
More than just a parade, the event symbolizes a celebration of love, an embrace of unity, and a moment to reflect on the progress made in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights. The Chicago Pride Parade continues to inspire millions to stand United in Pride.
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The Chicago Pride Parade steps off at 11 a.m. from West Sheridan and Broadway (viewing begins at Grace and Broadway), continues south along Broadway, then Halsted, east along Belmont to Broadway, then south to Diversey.
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Big thanks to these local Uptown businesses who are sponsoring this year's UPTOWN PROUD float entry in the 55th Annual Chicago Pride Parade!
Uptown Chamber members who are interested in a sponsorship can contact
Greg Carroll, greg@exploreuptown.org.
PRESENTING SPONSOR
GOLD SPONSOR