Chicago Pride Fest
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.
A $20 suggested donation for entry helps pays performers and festival workers, and supports local non-profits & Northalsted community improvement programs including vibrant murals, art, and upkeep for the 14 Chicago Pride Crosswalks on Halsted Street, making it the longest permanent LGBTQ+ pride installation of it’s kind in the world.
