Chicago Pride Fest 2026

Chicago Pride Fest® is an annual two-day street festival. The next Chicago Pride Fest is on June 20-21, 2026, held the weekend before the Chicago Pride Parade (Sunday, June 28, 2026). The 25th annual Chicago Pride Fest is a celebration of LGBTQ+ life, culture and community in Chicago’s landmark LGBTQ+ Northalsted neighborhood.

Chicago Pride Fest features live music on 3 stages, a Youth Pride Space for teens, best of Chicago drag performances, the Proud Pet Parade (Sunday, 12pm) dance exhibitions, the Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus, guest speakers and over 150 food and merchandise vendors.