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Chicago Pride Fest® is an annual two-day street festival celebrating LGBTQ+ life, culture and community in Chicago's historic Northalsted neighborhood.
The next Pridefest on on June 20-21, 2026; 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 national and local performers on 3 stages, a Teen Pride space, four "best of Chicago" drag revues, the Proud Pet Parade (Sunday at noon), dance exhibitions, Chicago Gay Men's Chorus, guest speakers, and over 150 food/drink, art, health & wellness services, and merchandise vendors.
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Jun 20, 2026 · 11:00 AM - Jun 21, 2026 · 10:00 PM(GMT-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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There is no reserved parking for vendors. Street meter parking is available upon availability within the immediate area.
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The Northalsted Business Alliance is a 501(c)6 chamber of commerce, working to enhance the economic vitality and quality of life for the Northalsted area through programming, services, and events such as Chicago Pride Fest, Northalsted Market Days and Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade that celebrate our LGBTQ+ history, promote tourism and foster a welcoming, safe community for all.
For full information on all things Chicago Pride Fest, visit www.pridefestchicago.com
Amazing national and local music acts
Four local drag revues
DJs and Dancers
North Stage pride and progress speakers
Dedicated Teen Pride space (age 12-18)
150+ food, drink and merchandise vendors
Nonprofit support services and resources
Ticketed VIP Lounge
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Chicago, Illinois, United States 
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