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SUMMARY:South Side Family Pride
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Castle for the 4th annual South Side Family Pride! This event is hosted by Beverly Unitarian Church. Come visit the PFLAG table for buttons!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/south-side-family-pride/
LOCATION:Beverly Unitarian Church\, 10244 S. Longwood Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60643\, United States
CATEGORIES:festival,pride
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SUMMARY:Andersonville Midsommarfest
DESCRIPTION:Admission is a $10 suggested donation. Proceeds from donations and beverage sales go directly back to the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce\, a 501c6 non-profit organization to support festival expenses\, neighborhood events\, small business networking events\, neighborhood beautification\, and special services year round. Portions of donations will also directly support over a dozen local non-profits.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/andersonville-midsommarfest/2026-06-14/
LOCATION:Andersonville neighborhood
CATEGORIES:festival,outdoor
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260614T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T154734Z
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SUMMARY:West Peoria Pride Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 4th annual West Peoria Parking Lot Pride Party hosted by Peoria Proud! \nSunday June 14th\, 12-5pm\nIntersection of Waverly and Callendar \nVIBRATOR RACES\, DUNK TANK\, RAFFLES\, DRINK SPECIALS\, AND MORE!!!! \nAll proceeds support the River City Pride Festival. \n*This event is 21+*
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/west-peoria-pride-party/
LOCATION:Peoria\, Waverly and Callendar\, Peoria\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:festival,pride
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260614T130000
DTSTAMP:20260616T062004
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T214549Z
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SUMMARY:6th Annual Grayslake Pride Parade
DESCRIPTION:Join the community and celebrate love and inclusion at the sixth annual Grayslake Pride Parade hosted by the Better Together Project. This is a family-friendly parade that kicks off at Hawley St and Slusser St continues onto Center St and Seymour Ave and comes to an end back at Slusser. \nThere’s great viewing spots all around the route! Enjoy music from a local DJ\, celebrate the community\, and cheer on the participants!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/6th-annual-grayslake-pride-parade/
LOCATION:Historic Downtown Grayslake\, Center Street\, Grayslake\, IL\, 60030\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,festival,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260614T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260614T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T062004
CREATED:20260523T214943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T215023Z
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SUMMARY:Woodstock PrideFest
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, June 14 brings the heart of Woodstock PrideFest to the Historic Woodstock Square with the annual Pride Parade and Festival — a full day celebrating love\, visibility\, inclusion\, and community. \nThe celebration begins with the Woodstock Pride Parade as community groups\, organizations\, businesses\, performers\, and supporters fill the streets with color\, music\, creativity\, and Pride. Following the parade\, the Square transforms into a free\, family-friendly festival featuring live entertainment throughout the day\, including performances by this year’s headlining band\, Chicago favorite iPop. \nFestivalgoers can explore a diverse lineup of vendors\, community organizations\, artists\, makers\, and advocacy groups while enjoying food trucks\, drinks\, activities\, and opportunities to connect with friends old and new. \nWhether attending for the music\, the community\, the celebration\, or simply to be surrounded by love and acceptance\, Woodstock PrideFest invites everyone to come make memories and celebrate together. \nBecause in Woodstock\, love is always in focus.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/woodstock-pridefest/
LOCATION:Woodstock Square Historic District\, 123 E. Van Buren St.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098-3201\, United States
CATEGORIES:festival,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T220000
DTSTAMP:20260616T062004
CREATED:20260523T215210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T215210Z
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SUMMARY:Woodstock PrideFest Pub Crawl
DESCRIPTION:🍻🏳️‍🌈 Woodstock Pride Pub Crawl is BACK! 🏳️‍🌈🍻 \nGather your crew\, throw on something fabulous\, and hit the Square for one of Pride weekend’s favorite traditions — the Woodstock Pride Pub Crawl! \nWhether you’re rolling in with longtime friends\, your favorite chaos gremlin\, your partner\, or showing up solo ready to meet new people\, this night is all about fun\, connection\, great drinks\, and celebrating Pride together. \n🎟 Every ticket includes:\n✨ 2 drink tokens\n✨ Access to all participating crawl stops\n✨ A night packed with laughs\, music\, selfies\, dancing\, and unforgettable stories \nPLUS — the FIRST 250 ticket holders will receive exclusive Woodstock Pride swag\, so grab your tickets early before the goodies disappear! \n🌟 NEW THIS YEAR — The Social Stroll Session! 🌟 \nFlying solo? New in town? Looking to make some new friends without awkwardly wandering into bars alone? We’ve got you covered. \nWe’re adding a special guided Pub Crawl session designed for singles\, solo attendees\, and anyone wanting an instant friend group for the evening. \n🕡 Social Stroll Check-in begins at 6:30 PM\n🚶 Group heads out together at 6:45 PM sharp\n🎟 Limited to just 20 participants\n✨ Select the “Special Session” ticket option when registering \nExpect icebreakers\, laughs\, built-in conversation starters\, and a ready-made crew to crawl the Square together. Maybe you’ll leave with a new bestie\, trivia teammate\, brunch buddy\, future date\, or just legendary stories. \nDress up. Be bold. Be sparkly. Be weird. Be you.\nThis is your sign to wear the outfit that’s been waiting for its moment. \nJust remember — have fun\, but maybe not too much fun… because we’ve still got a parade and festival the next morning and we’d really love for everyone to survive the weekend with us. 😉 \nCome for the drinks. Stay for the community. Leave with memories. \nConfirmed Locations:\nBenton Street Tap\nThe Cabin\nOrtmann’s Red Iron Tavern\nSquire on the Square\nLiquid Blues\nWoodstock Opera House\nKellerHaus – Downstairs of the BratHaus\nMore being added soon
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/woodstock-pridefest-pub-crawl/
LOCATION:Woodstock Square Historic District\, 123 E. Van Buren St.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098-3201\, United States
CATEGORIES:festival,happy-hour,pride
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T220000
DTSTAMP:20260616T062004
CREATED:20260522T035111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T035111Z
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SUMMARY:Pride At The Plaza
DESCRIPTION:Get here! In AURORA\, IL.\, it’s time to “Turn Up The Lights”\nGet ready to light up the night for the most spectacular\, high-energy Pride celebration downtown Aurora has ever seen! Millennium Plaza is transforming into an electric\, pulsating festival of love\, identity\, and community that you have to experience to believe. \nIf you’ve ever wanted to see the “City of Lights” truly shine\, this is the night. \nWe are bringing you a nighttime experience that is going to be EPIC. We’re talking about a lineup of absolutely STOCKED performers ready to blow your mind and keep the energy bright! Do not miss your chance to be part of history. \nThis is an official event proudly presented by the City of Aurora’s LGBTQ+ Advisory Board. Let’s show the world how Aurora shines!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pride-at-the-plaza/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:festival,outdoor,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T062004
CREATED:20260522T044450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T150935Z
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SUMMARY:Dixon Pride Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 13th we LIGHT UP Dixon with all things queer and joyous!!!!! \nWe have an AMAZING day planned\, as it’s our 5th year!!!! \nAnd our VERY SPECIAL GUEST from RuPaul’s Drag Race season 5\, we welcome THE ONE AND ONLY\, COCO MONTRESE!!!!!! \nAnd a crowd favorite\, from the Boulet Brothers Dragula season 6\, and local drag icon to the Rockford area\, it’s AUNTIE HEROINE!!! \nWe have SICKENING performances by Bentley Balenciaga\, the dancing divo themselves\, Apollo Summers\, the gorgeous Akasha Voyer and Barbara Busch Light as your hostess with the mostest!!! \nAlso returning\, is our DRAG BATTLES where you can find Honey B Trinidad\, Tristan Randall\, and more\, BATTLE IT OUT for the title of the LIPSYNC ASSASSIN for Dixon Pride!!!! \nJam out with DJ Wayne and the always fantastic Alisabeth Von Pressley\, visit our variety of merchant vendors\, and grab delicious food and drink from our food vendors. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/dixon-pride-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Page Park\, 465 Page Drive\, Dixon\, IL\, 61021\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music-karaoke,dance-dj,drag,festival,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T062004
CREATED:20260522T044739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T044739Z
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SUMMARY:Michigan City Pride Fest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Michigan City Pride 2026! \nWe’re offering a day of fun festivities for all ages\, delicious food vendors\, art and activities for our youth\, music by local and regional artists\, and a family friendly drag show at 6pm. \nJoin Michigan City Pride for our 7th year! \nThis event is free to the public\, but parking fees may apply to park in Washington Park.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/michigan-city-pride-fest/
LOCATION:Guy Foreman Amphitheatre\, 115 Lake Shore Drive\, Michigan City\, IN\, 46360\, United States
CATEGORIES:festival,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T062004
CREATED:20260524T173812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260524T173836Z
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SUMMARY:Richland County Pride Fest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 3rd annual Pride festival at Rotary Park (5299 E Kiwanis Rd) in Olney\, IL! We’ll have food and drink vendors\, arts and craft vendors\, live entertainment\, children games\, and lots of fun things to check out!!! We can’t wait to see you there!!!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/richland-county-pride-fest/
LOCATION:Rotary Park\, 5299 E. Kiwanis Road\, Olney\, IL\, 62450\, United States
CATEGORIES:festival,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T062004
CREATED:20260522T050328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T050328Z
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SUMMARY:Vermilion County Pridefest
DESCRIPTION:Free admission\, vendors\, entertainment\, good vibes and good gays
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/vermilion-county-pridefest/
LOCATION:Ellsworth Park\, 100 W. Ellsworth St.\, Danville\, IL\, 61832\, United States
CATEGORIES:festival,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T160000
DTSTAMP:20260616T062004
CREATED:20260522T044852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T044852Z
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SUMMARY:Ottawa Family Pride Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us in beautiful downtown Ottawa\, Illinois\, in the heart of the Illinois Valley\, for the Ottawa Family Pride Festival. Our 5th year will feature vendors\, artists\, food\, live music\, Celebrity drag queens\, crafts\, activities\, and our Annual John Fisher Dann Memorial Pride Parade!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/ottawa-family-pride-festival/
LOCATION:Downtown Ottawa\, Washington Park and Jordan Block\, Ottawa\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:festival,outdoor,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T062004
CREATED:20260521T140424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T140424Z
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SUMMARY:Homewood-Flossmoor Pride Fest
DESCRIPTION:Join the Villages of Flossmoor and Homewood and the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District on Friday\, June 12\, as we celebrate the spirit of diversity and inclusion at Flossmoor Park for the annual H-F Pride Fest! At 5 p.m.\, food and beverage sales will begin. The Bel Canto Community Choir will provide entertainment at the Pride Fest stage beginning at 6 p.m. Then\, Beyond the Blonde\, the Midwest’s premier tribute to P!NK\, Gwen Stefani\, and Lady Gaga\, takes the stage at 7 p.m. The band showcases the energy and songs of the multi-platinum-selling\, Grammy award-winning stars with other fierce female artists of pop and rock. The event also includes community resources and info booths. Admission is free! Please bring your own blankets or lawn chairs. Food\, beverages and alcohol will be available for purchase from vendors; outside alcohol is prohibited.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/homewood-flossmoor-pride-fest/
LOCATION:Flossmoor Park\, 2523 Flossmoor Road\, Flossmoor\, IL\, 60422\, United States
CATEGORIES:festival,outdoor,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T150000
DTSTAMP:20260616T062004
CREATED:20260521T141804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T141804Z
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SUMMARY:St. Charles PrideFest
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate pride and community during the second annual St. Charles PrideFest event\, hosted by the City of St. Charles Equity and Inclusion Commission. \nThe event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday\, June 7\, at Mt. St. Mary Park (Prairie Street\, east of Route 31) in St. Charles. The free celebration is open to all ages\, and everyone is welcome to attend. The event will feature resource tables from local businesses and nonprofits\, pride-themed giveaways\, crafts and activities\, live music\, karaoke\, food trucks and more.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/st-charles-pridefest/
LOCATION:Mt. St. Mary Park\, Prairie Street\, east of Route 31\, St. Charles\, IL\, 60174\, United States
CATEGORIES:festival,outdoor,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T220000
DTSTAMP:20260616T062004
CREATED:20260521T160626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T160626Z
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SUMMARY:NWI PrideFest 2026
DESCRIPTION:🌈✨ NWI PrideFest 2026 is back—bigger\, louder\, and prouder! ✨🌈 \nJoin us June 6–7 at Sunset Hill Farm County Park in Valparaiso\, Indiana for a vibrant\, inclusive celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. Enjoy live entertainment\, local vendors\, community resources\, food\, and family-friendly fun for all. \nCome celebrate\, connect\, and be part of something powerful—everyone is welcome. 🏳️‍🌈
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/nwi-pridefest-2026-2/
LOCATION:Sunset Hill Farm County Park\, 775 Meridian Road\, Valparaiso\, IN\, 46383\, United States
CATEGORIES:festival,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T230000
DTSTAMP:20260616T062004
CREATED:20260521T161146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T161146Z
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SUMMARY:Quad Cities Pride Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Quad Cities Pride Festival is a two-day vibrant celebration of love\, identity\, and community\, bringing together thousands each year to honor and uplift the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies. Filled with live entertainment\, local vendors\, and joyful connection\, it stands as a proud symbol of unity and inclusion in the heart of the Quad Cities.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/quad-cities-pride-festival/2026-06-06/
LOCATION:Schwiebert Riverfront Park\, 101 17th St.\, Rock Island\, IL\, 61201\, United States
CATEGORIES:festival,outdoor,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T062004
CREATED:20260521T143634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T143634Z
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SUMMARY:Rockford Pride Alley Party
DESCRIPTION:The Back Alley Pride Party\, hosted by The Office Niteclub\, is an electrifying annual celebration of LGBTQIA+ pride\, community\, and life. This event features live entertainment\, dazzling drag performances\, delicious food\, music\, and an inclusive atmosphere where everyone can be their authentic selves.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/rockford-pride-alley-party-2/
LOCATION:Fran Kral Parking Lot\, 500 Block E State St.\, Rockford\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:festival,outdoor,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T062004
CREATED:20260521T154736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T154736Z
UID:10003191-1780743600-1780765200@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Elgin Pride Parade & Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Support a happy\, safe Elgin for everyone. Showcase your group or business to a diverse crowd of thousands. Elgin Pride is a 501(c)(3)\, so eligible donations/registration fees are tax deductible. \nThe theme for the 2026 Elgin Pride Parade and Festival celebrates identity and visibility. In a world that often asks our community to blend in\, we are encouraging everyone to “raise their flag” and celebrate their authentic selves. Bring the flag that makes you proud\, strong\, unique\, loved\, and unapologetically you.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/elgin-pride-parade-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Festival Park\, 132 S. Grove Ave.\, Elgin\, IL\, 60120\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,festival,outdoor,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T150000
DTSTAMP:20260616T062004
CREATED:20260521T160948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T161000Z
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SUMMARY:Downers Grove PrideFest 2026
DESCRIPTION:PrideFest 2026 will be a vibrant day featuring local organizations\, food\, music\, and activities for all ages. \nPrideFest Schedule \n11 AM – DJ & Welcome \n12 PM – Bella’s Second Shot Band \n2 PM – Costume Contest
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/downers-grove-pridefest-2026/
LOCATION:Fishel Park\, 1036 Grove St.\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
CATEGORIES:festival,outdoor,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T220000
DTSTAMP:20260616T062004
CREATED:20260521T162423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T162423Z
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SUMMARY:Highwood Pridefest - Infinite Love: A Dance Floor Uprising
DESCRIPTION:Infinite Love: A Dance Floor Uprising! An electrifying drag show celebrating the power of movement\, identity\, and community. \nJoin fierce performers as they turn the stage into a liberating dance floor where rhythm\, resilience\, and queer joy collide\, because dance has long been at the heart of LGBTQ culture: a space for expression\, solidarity\, and an unapologetic claim to visibility. \nDate: Friday\, June 5th \nTime: 7 pm – 11 pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm / Show Starts at 7 pm / Dance Party at 9 pm) \nLocation: Toadstool Pub – Highwood\, IL (21+ age event) \nGeneral Admission Tickets: $25 each / $35 at the door \nLimited Qty VIP Experience Pridefest Ticket Packages Also Available! \nWe are offering three exciting VIP experience options below. Each will guarantee a reserved seat for you and your guests. You can help support educational\, community-building\, and empowering local events that benefit the local LGBTQ+ community. Please consider these amazing options when purchasing your tickets via Eventbrite. We deeply appreciate your support. Hurry\, VIP tables are extremely limited! \nBallroom Legends ($400): Includes 6 Pridefest event tickets at a reserved front-and-center table\, VIP Private check-in\, a $10 value drink voucher per person (Qty 6)\, and a private photo opp with the performers \nVelvet Rope ($250): Includes 4 Pridefest tickets at a reserved table\, and a $10 value drink voucher per person (Qty 4) \nDisco Divas ($150): Includes 2 Pridefest tickets at a reserved table\, and a $10 value drink voucher per person (Qty 2)
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/highwood-pridefest-infinite-love-a-dance-floor-uprising/
LOCATION:The Toadstool Pub\, 327 Waukegan Avenue\, Highwood\, IL\, 60040\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,festival,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T200000
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SUMMARY:Forest Park Pride Fest
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an unforgettable evening of celebration\, community\, and QUEER JOY at Constitution Court on Friday\, June 5! \nJoin the community for a colorful night featuring music\, drag performances\, family fun\, local vendors\, food\, drinks\, and more — all right here in the heart of Forest Park. \n🎧 DJ\n💃 Drag performances\n🎨 Face painting\n🧩 Family activities\n📍 Local vendors \n🕔 Schedule:\n5:00 PM – 6:30 PM: DJ\, food\, drinks & activities\n6:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Drag show\n7:30 PM – 8:00 PM: Meet the Drag Queens \nFree and open to all ages! \nHosted in partnership with the Village of Forest Park\, Play It Again Sports\, Robert’s Westside\, Explore Forest Park\, BABS Comedy Club\, Bespoke Flipbooks\, and April Baker Homes.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/forest-park-pride-fest/
LOCATION:Constitution Court\, 415 Thomas Ave.\, Forest Park\, IL\, 60130\, United States
CATEGORIES:festival,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T220000
DTSTAMP:20260616T062004
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T161903Z
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SUMMARY:Rochelle Pride Night
DESCRIPTION:🌈 Rochelle Pride – Saturday\, June 6th at Flight Deck Bar & Grill \nEnjoy an all-day celebration of love\, diversity\, and community at Rochelle Pride! This family-friendly event will be filled with food\, drinks\, fun\, entertainment\, and more. Enjoy delicious food and drink specials all day\, shop local vendors\, and experience exciting performances and activities for all ages. \n📅 Date: Saturday\, June 6th\n📍 Location: Flight Deck Bar & Grill – Rochelle\, IL\nDon’t miss your chance to be part of this amazing day of pride and community spirit. Bring the family\, bring your friends\, and bring your pride! \nWe are now taking applications for Sponsors and vendors! Please call Erin of Destiny Studios for more information at: (630)526-3427
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/rochelle-pride-night/
LOCATION:Flight Deck Bar & Grill\, 1027 E. Gurler Road\, Rochelle\, IL\, 61068\, United States
CATEGORIES:festival,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T062004
CREATED:20260521T162040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T181914Z
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SUMMARY:Pride in Park Ridge
DESCRIPTION:THIRD ANNUAL PRIDE IN PARK RIDGE COMMUNITY CELEBRATION\nEquality Illinois CEO Channyn Lynne Parker to Headline June 5 Event \nPark Ridge\, Illinois — The third annual Pride in Park Ridge Community Celebration will take place Friday\, June 5\, 2026\, from 4–8 p.m. at Hodges Park in Uptown Park Ridge — and this year’s event features a keynote speaker whose work is at the center of Illinois’s LGBTQ+ rights movement. \nChannyn Lynne Parker\, chief executive officer of Equality Illinois\, will speak after Mayor Marty Maloney delivers a proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month in Park Ridge. Parker is a nationally recognized human rights advocate with more than two decades of experience advancing LGBTQ+ justice\, racial equity and community-based solutions across Illinois. As the first Black transgender woman to lead Equality Illinois — the state’s oldest and largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization — Parker brings a powerful and timely voice to Park Ridge’s celebration of Pride Month. \nPride in Park Ridge is an all-ages\, community-led LGBTQ+ celebration — organized by local congregations\, community organizations and volunteers\, featuring food trucks\, children’s activities\, drag performances\, local vendors and information booths. Groups serving LGBTQ+ individuals will share details about their programs and support networks. \nThe event opens with family-friendly activities and builds to evening presentations and entertainment: \n4–6 p.m. — Kids Zone: Face painting and balloon art by Hardy Party\, an inflatable obstacle course\, an inflatable slide and do-it-yourself art stations\, including friendship bracelet making.\n5–8 p.m. — Photo booth with pride and party props — take home a photo strip with the Pride in Park Ridge logo and upload pictures to social media\, text and email.\n6 p.m. — Line dancing: Firebrand queer/LGBTQ+ country and western dancers get the crowd moving ahead of evening presentations.\n6:30 p.m. — Welcome and proclamation: the Rev. Carol Hill\, senior minister at Park Ridge Community Church\, will offer a welcome. Mayor Marty Maloney will then deliver a proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month in Park Ridge. The final speaker will be Channyn Lynne Parker\, chief executive officer of Equality Illinois.\n7 p.m. — Kiki Queens live-singing performance: The evening closes with the local drag cabaret troupe\, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit that donates 100 percent of performance proceeds to LGBTQ+ community organizations. Kiki Queens and supporters have raised more than $200\,000 for local nonprofits.\nDJ Gloria entertainment plays throughout when no live performances are scheduled. \nThe Rev. Josh Erickson\, senior pastor of Park Ridge Presbyterian Church\, commented\, “Pride in Park Ridge is a powerful reminder that everyone is loved and everyone belongs. We want to be clear — no one should ever have to question their worth or wonder if they have a place in this world.” \nA wide selection of local restaurants and food vendors will be on site. Food trucks Americanos\, Pinoy Grill\, Sernas Grill\, Soul & Smoke and Sweet Ride will be joined by Chiquita Scoops\, Cuzco’s Café\, Nicky C’s Red Hots\, Mad Glam Sourdough\, October Café\, Rita’s Italian Ice and Triple Scoop’d. Patina Wine Bar will serve food and wine\, and Beer on the Wall and Illuminated Brew Works will offer beer. \nFrom handmade goods to one-of-a-kind keepsakes\, this year’s celebration is packed with ways to shop\, support and commemorate the occasion. Designers competed to create the 2026 T-shirt design\, and tees featuring the winning graphic will be available for purchase. \nParticipating organizations include Action Ridge\, the Chicago Coalition of Welcoming Churches\, Free Mom Hugs\, The Harbour\, The Juniper Center\, the Park Ridge Public Library\, Spotlight-Elevate-Engage and Vision for Chicago. Local businesses will include Barb’s Custom Rocks\, Fred Astaire Dance Studio\, Gabriel’s Closet\, Kriser’s Natural Pet\, Mad Glam Aesthetics\, Sociale Dispensary and student vendor Elite Crafts & Bracelets. \nThe event raffle will feature a hand-crafted quilt\, rainbow jewelry\, clothing\, original artwork\, tumblers with gift cards and gift baskets filled with donations from local businesses. Proceeds benefit the Transformative Justice Law Project of Illinois (TJLP)\, which provides free\, holistic legal services and advocacy for low-income and street-based transgender people across the state. \nLocal queer author Ron Stempkowski will sign and sell copies of his book “The Luck We Carry\,” a collection of personal essays about love\, loss and rebuilding after life’s unexpected turns. He wrote the book to honor a promise he made to his late husband\, Ken. These honest\, tender and sometimes funny essays offer companionship for anyone who has loved deeply and lost painfully. \nAdvocate Health joined as the event’s first-ever platinum sponsor. Gold-level sponsors include the churches involved in organizing the event: First United Methodist Church of Park Ridge\, Park Ridge Community Church\, Park Ridge Presbyterian Church and St. Luke’s Lutheran Church. Additional gold-level sponsors are Cuzco’s Café\, Empowering Women’s Health Network and Ryan-Parke Funeral Home. \nAction Ridge\, Gabriel’s Closet\, Hay Caramba\, Kriser’s\, Nelson Automotive\, Rice Insurance Agency\, Sociale Dispensary and Spotlight-Elevate-Engage are silver-level sponsors. Visit PrideInParkRidge.org to view the Bronze and Friend Sponsors. \nThe event organizers welcome donations and sponsorships\, which are available in tiers from $1 to $3\,500+. Visit PrideInParkRidge.org for more information.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pride-in-park-ridge/
LOCATION:Hodges Park\, 101 Courtland Ave\, Park Ridge\, Illinois\, 60068
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,festival,outdoor,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T062004
CREATED:20260521T172508Z
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SUMMARY:Physical Theater Festival Chicago Returns\, Celebrating Movement-Based Performance\, June 1 - 7
DESCRIPTION:Physical Theater Festival Chicago announces their 2026 festival lineup of contemporary and movement-based performance\, June 1 – 7\, 2026 with performances at both Theater Wit\, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. and The Dance Center at Columbia College Chicago\, 1306 S. Michigan Ave. \nEach year\, Physical Theater Festival reimagines what a live theater experience can be and do across cultures\, languages and genres while showcasing a variety of performing arts\, including clown\, mime\, improv\, puppet/object theater\, circus and dance. At this festival\, the physical theater runs the gamut from innovative street theater\, to award-winning and critically acclaimed new dramas\, comedies and dramedies. \nThe festival’s schedule includes Scratch Night on Monday\, June 1 at 7 p.m.; Made in Chicago Night on Tuesday\, June 2 at 7 p.m.; I Think It Could Work by Full Out Formula on Wednesday\, June 3 and Friday\, June 5 at 7 p.m. and Sunday\, June 7 at 2 p.m.; Beau and Aero by A Little Bit OFF on Wednesday\, June 3 at 9 p.m.\, Saturday\, June 6 at 5 p.m. and Sunday\, June 7 at 11 a.m.; Los Regalos/The Gifts by Compañia de Teatro Fisico on Thursday\, June 4 and Friday\, June 5 at 8 p.m. and Saturday\, June 6 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.; SELL ME: I am from North Korea by Sora Baek on Thursday\, June 4 and Saturday\, June 6 at 7 p.m. and Apocalipsync by Luciano Rosso on Thursday\, June 4 – Saturday\, June 6 at 9 p.m. A dynamic series of four hands-on workshops will also take place June 4 – 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.\, bringing international artists for an immersive exploration of physical theatre\, movement\, clowning\, and storytelling. Workshops include Partner Acrobatics – Weight Sharing\, Counterbalances & Lifts!\, From Neutral Mask to Melodrama\, Clown & Stage Presence and Acknowledge your Audience and Write Your Own Solo Show. \nGeneral admission tickets for individual shows are $40 The Dance Center at Columbia Chicago and $36 at Theater Wit\, with industry/students/seniors/veterans discounts\, festival passes and workshop tickets available. Ticket information\, full schedule and location details are available at PhysicalFestival.com. \nPhoto of Full Out Formula\, by Michelle Reid
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/physical-theater-festival-chicago-returns-celebrating-movement-based-performance-june-1-7/
LOCATION:Theater Wit\, 1229 W. Belmont Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:festival,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T062004
CREATED:20260521T162625Z
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SUMMARY:Waukegan Pride Parade & Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate pride at Waukegan’s Pride Parade starting at 2pm on Sheridan Road and continue the celebration at the Waukegan Harbor for a festival at 3pm.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/waukegan-pride-parade-festival/
LOCATION:Waukegan Harbor\, 55 S. Harbor Place\, Waukegan\, IL\, 60085\, United States
CATEGORIES:festival,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T160000
DTSTAMP:20260616T062004
CREATED:20260521T162817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T162817Z
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SUMMARY:Jacksonville Pride Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join in for the Annual Jacksonville Price Celebration at Twisted Tree on Saturday\, May 30!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/jacksonville-pride-celebration/
LOCATION:Twisted Tree Music Hall\, 1061 E. Morton Ave.\, Jacksonville\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:festival,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T062004
CREATED:20260521T162742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T162742Z
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SUMMARY:Mt. Vernon Pride in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Pride In The Park returns on May 30th\, 2026\, at the Rolland Lewis Building in Veterans Park\, right here in Mt. Vernon\, Illinois.\nBeginning at 10 AM\, we welcome the entire LGBTQIA community—and all allies—to join us for a full day of celebration. Enjoy an exciting lineup of vendors\, food\, music\, entertainment\, resources\, and more as we come together in pride and joy. \nAdmission is completely free. \nBring some cash if you’d like to shop LGBTQIA‑themed merchandise or support local and queer‑owned businesses and artists.\nWe still have vendor spots and sponsorship opportunities available. If you’re interested in setting up a booth\, performing\, volunteering\, or sponsoring this year’s event or upcoming events please email Out.Mt.Vernon@gmail.com for details.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/mt-vernon-pride-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Rolland Lewis Building\, 800 S. 27th St.\, Mt. Vernon\, IL\, 62864\, United States
CATEGORIES:festival,outdoor,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T010000
DTSTAMP:20260616T062004
CREATED:20260305T060846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T203841Z
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SUMMARY:Ragbagalia Arts Fest
DESCRIPTION:As Chicago emerges from its winter burrow\, a new cultural fixture is set to bloom with a historic headlining performance. Ragbagalia\, a brand-new femme and queer arts festival\, officially announces its inaugural event for May 16\, 2026\, at Sleeping Village\, featuring the legendary ESG on their highly-anticipated “Final Dance” tour. \nFor many\, this will be the final opportunity to witness the seismic influence of ESG—a band whose minimalist funk and post-punk rhythms provided the DNA for hip-hop and house music—on a Chicago stage. Their farewell performance anchors a curated “ragbag” team of\nartists dedicated to reclaiming space for voices that deserve to be heard. “In today’s political and cultural climate\, safer\, femme-forward spaces feel more necessary than ever\,” says Tracy Evans\, Founder of Ragbagalia. “Bringing ESG’s ‘Final Dance’ to this stage is the ultimate tribute to the underground. We are pairing these icons with emerging voices to build something that is both revolutionary and a celebration of the legacy they’ve built.” \nInspired by the radical history of the Riot Grrrl movement and the space-making narratives of authors like Sara Marcus and Carrie Brownstein\, Ragbagalia disrupts the traditional festival model. The event is entirely women-led and multidisciplinary\, centering women\, femme\, queer\,\nand marginalized artists across music\, performance\, and visual art. \nAlongside ESG\, the lineup includes Chicago’s own She’s Crafty (all-female Beastie Boys tribute)\, and powerhouse acts Period Bomb\, Uniity\, and Pleeay. Rooted in the city’s supportive arts community\, Evans and co-leader Ashley Barlow (co-founder of littleHEADbutt Studios) have designed Ragbagalia to prioritize safety\, authenticity\, and accessibility. Held at the ADA-accessible Sleeping Village\, the festival emphasizes affordability\nwith an all-day ticket that includes live music and a curated pop-up gallery. In keeping with its commitment to equity\, profits from the event go directly to the participating artists\, with remaining funds donated to the festival’s primary partner\, Punk Rock Saves Lives.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/ragbagalia-arts-fest/
LOCATION:Sleeping Village\, 3734 W Belmont Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,arts-and-galleries,festival,theater-performance
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20260616T062004
CREATED:20260422T201555Z
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SUMMARY:Sapphopalooza
DESCRIPTION:Guest-programmed by Elizabeth Arnott\, Music Box Films \n“Lesbian? Her birthday is in March\, I thought she was a Pisces?” (Bend it Like Beckham) \n“My angel. Flung out of space.” (Carol) \nBack by popular demand\, Sapphopalooza returns for a second year! From the island of Lesbos to the Music Box Theatre\, sapphic culture has always found its way into hidden corners of cinema\, visible to those who know where to look. This vibrant collection of sapphic films showcases groundbreaking classics\, cult favorites\, and overlooked gems that explore the lives\, longings\, and complexities of women who love women. Featuring visionary artists and queer icons like Chantal Akerman\, Alla Nazimova\, Kristen Stewart\, F.W. Fassbinder\, Janelle Monae\, and more\, this series honors the many ways queer storytelling has been boldly brought to life. This year’s series features Todd Haynes’s CAROL screening in gorgeous 35mm\, and a special double feature of BABA YAGA + VIRGIN WITCH with author Payton McCarty-Simas (That Very Witch: Fear\, Feminism\, and the American Witch Film) in person\, a very rare theatrical screening of DIRTY COMPUTER\, and GO FISH with writer and actor Guinevere Turner in person. Discover the on-screen evolutions of sapphic desire from shadows and subtext to unapologetic celebrations of love and identity.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/sapphopalooza/
LOCATION:Music Box\, 3733 N Southport Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:festival,film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T160000
DTSTAMP:20260616T062004
CREATED:20260130T190702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T191221Z
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SUMMARY:Argyle Lunar New Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join Uptown United and the local business\, non-profit\, and cultural organizations on Argyle Street in 2026 as we continue the annual tradition going back 40+ years of celebrating the Lunar New Year along the Argyle commercial corridor in Uptown! To welcome the Year of the Horse\, we’ll be hosting the Lunar New Year Parade on Saturday February 21st (kick-off at 1:00pm sharp at Argyle & Sheridan) featuring 20+ local community groups\, cultural institutions\, dancers and performers! In addition\, a number of local organizations are planning pop-ups with family-friendly activities between 10:30am-4:00pm.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/argyle-lunar-new-year-celebration/
LOCATION:Argyle & Sheridan\, Argyle & Sheridan\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,dance-dj,festival,networking-mixer
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