Celebrate 2025 Pride Month in Chicago with parades, festivals, and more
Pride month is underway in Chicago, and that means it's time for celebrations throughout the city and suburbs.
From parades, to performances, and festivals, check out some of the Pride events happening throughout the month.
Chicago Pride Fest
From June 21 to June 22, Pride Fest will take over Northalsted on Halsted Street between Addison and Grace streets. The event is free to attend, but a $20 donation is suggested to support performers and festival workers.
Performances will be on three stages, with Jesse McCartney, Deborah Cox, and Aluna as this year's headliners. Organizers have not yet announced the day-to-day lineup. Check back for updates.
Don't miss the "Best of Chicago" drag performance and the Proud Pet Parade.
Pride Fest will dedicate a Teen Pride Space near the Waveland + Broadway entrance for LGBTQ+ teens and allies ages 12-18.
2025 Pride Parade
This year's Chicago Pride Parade will step off on Sunday, June 29, at 11 a.m. with thousands expected to attend.
The theme of the LGBTQ+ community celebration will be "United in Pride." Organizers said this year's theme is a call to action and "highlights the power of coming together, embracing our diversity, and championing love, and equality."
The parade viewing starts at 11 a.m. at the intersection near Grace and Broadway, with a route traveling about two miles, ending near Diversey and Cannon Drive, at the north end of Lincoln Park.
Street crossing locations include Addison at Halsted, Cornelia at Halsted, Buckingham at Halsted, Briar Place at Broadway, and Wellington at Broadway.
Dr. Maya Green and Dr. Catherine Creticos will serve as the 2025 Community Grand Marshals. Both are known for serving the LGBTQ+ community by increasing accessibility and advancing health and community wellness.
CTA Pride Train
The CTA unveiled the 2025 Pride train which will ride the Red Line all month long.
This year's pride train features a new exterior design with colored stripes lining the cars.
You can also purchase the special edition Ventra Pride card this year.
"The Pride Train is a visible commitment to diversity, visibility, inclusion and love," said CTA Acting President Nora Leerhsen. "The CTA is proud to be part of Chicago's Pride celebration, and we're honored to continue this tradition of standing with the LGBTQ+ community this month and every month."
Pride White Sox
Pride at the Park at Rate Field will take place on June 18, as the White Sox play the Cardinals.
Each ticket comes with a Pride Night White Sox hat.