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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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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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SUMMARY:Mrs. Roper Bar Crawl - Metro East Pride
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 3rd Annual Rainbow Bar Crawl.\nTheme this year: Mrs. Roper’s Bar Crawl\nWear your best Mrs. Roper outfit (Or any Three’s Company attire) and celebrate all things Pride in downtown Belleville! Bar list to come. \nRegistration from 1PM-2PM at 618 Big Daddy’s\nCostume contest at Roundabout Bar & Grill at 6PM\nDrag show at Margarita’s at 8:30PM \n$15 gets you a slice of Pizza at Bennies\, MEPSI Koozie\, and Drag show entry. ($20 day of the event) \nLet’s celebrate the love of community together!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/mrs-roper-bar-crawl-metro-east-pride/
LOCATION:618 Big Daddy’s\, 313 E. Main St.\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220-1609\, United States
CATEGORIES:drag,happy-hour,networking-mixer,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T210000
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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:20260531T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T200000
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SUMMARY:Chicago House Women-Elmhurst Pride Collective Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, May 31 for our kickoff to Pride month in Elmhurst. The party starts at 5 pm in the lot adjacent to the field — with food\, games\, free face painting\, Pride merch\, and more. Then at 6 pm\, watch as the Chicago House Athletic Club women’s semi-pro soccer team takes the field against the Milwaukee Torrent. Stick around at halftime\, when Mayor Scott Levin delivers Elmhurst’s 2026 Pride Proclamation. It all takes place at Langhorst Field\, at Elmhurst University. \nGet your tickets now! We can’t think of a better way to kick off the Pride celebration! \nAnd a special thank you to Chicago House Athletic Club for partnering with the EPC all season long. Thank you for sharing our commitment to social justice and all your efforts in providing a safe and inclusive space to enjoy soccer in Elmhurst! \n#SoccerIsForEveryone
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-house-women-elmhurst-pride-collective-night/
LOCATION:Langhorst Field\, 190 S. Prospect Ave.\, Elmhurst\, IL\, 60126\, United States
CATEGORIES:pride,sports-recreation
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T110000
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SUMMARY:Progress Pride Flag Raising in Daley Plaza
DESCRIPTION:Media advisory: Commissioner Kevin Morrison\, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle\, Commissioner Maggie Trevor\, and others to host Progress Pride Flag Raising in honor of Pride Month \nWHAT: Flag Raising Ceremony\nWHEN: Monday\, June 1st at 10:00 A.M.\nWHO:\nCook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison\nCook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle\nCook County Commissioner Maggie Trevor\nOthers to be announced \nWHERE: The event will take place in Daley Plaza\, 50 W. Washington St. Chicago\, IL 60602 near the flag poles. \nABOUT: After a short speaking program\, the Progress Pride Flag will be raised over Daley Plaza and will remain for all of Pride Month.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/progress-pride-flag-raising-in-daley-plaza/
LOCATION:Daley Plaza\, 50 W. Washington St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60602\, United States
CATEGORIES:outdoor,pride
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SUMMARY:Pride Flag Raising at Logan Square
DESCRIPTION:Join Ald. Anthony Quezada (35th Ward) and Cook County Commissioner Jessica Vasquez for the annual Progress Pride Flag raising event in Logan Square.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pride-flag-raising-at-logan-square/
LOCATION:Logan Square\, 3150 W. Logan Blvd.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States
CATEGORIES:outdoor,pride
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SUMMARY:Cheers\, Queers! in St. Charles
DESCRIPTION:Let’s kick off Pride Month together!!! Join us Monday\, June 1 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. for Cheers\, Queers\, a relaxed get-together to mix and mingle with LGBTQIA+ adults and allies. \nWe’re meeting at Global Brew Tap House in St. Charles. Drop in and look for the queerest people in the room. You’ll know us when you see us. \nBelong will provide light appetizers. Drinks will be available for purchase. Bring a treat to share if you’d like! \nIf you’d love to be there but don’t drink\, come and enjoy a non-alcoholic beverage. If you need to save your cash right now\, please join us anyway! No purchase is required.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/cheers-queers-in-st-charles/
LOCATION:Global Brew Tap House – St. Charles\, 2100 Prairie St.\, St. Charles\, IL\, 60174\, United States
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer,pride
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SUMMARY:Pride Flag Art: DIY for Teens
DESCRIPTION:Show your Pride and allyship with a DIY Pride flag. We will make flags out of multiple materials that will be provided. All levels of art skills are welcome. \nFor teens in high school.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pride-flag-art-diy-for-teens/
LOCATION:Uptown Branch of Chicago Public Library\, 929 W. Buena Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:pride,workshop-crafts
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SUMMARY:PRIDE Night - BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN at Chicago Shakespeare
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special PRIDE Night at Chicago Shakespeare’s North American premiere production of BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN\, Tuesday\, June 2 at 5:30 p.m. with a party before the performance at 7:00 p.m. \nGather around the “CAMPfire” for a joyful celebration to kick-off Pride Month with Western music\, dancing\, community\, and a\nsplash of camp. Each ticket to the show includes one free drink\, light bites\, and special pre-show activities in the lobby. \nBROKEBACK MOUNTAIN\nMay 28-June 28\, 2026 at Chicago Shakespeare Theater\nGather around the campfire for the highly anticipated North American premiere! This sweeping love story for the ages by Ashley Robinson brings Annie Proulx’s captivating novella that inspired the Academy Award-winning film to the stage. Wyoming 1963: a wild landscape of extreme rural poverty and insular conservative communities. When Ennis and Jack take jobs on the isolated Brokeback Mountain\, all their certainties of life change forever as they flounder in unexpected emotional waters of increasing depth. Directed by Jonathan Butterell and starring Harrison Ball (former principal dancer at the New York City Ballet) as Ennis Del Mar and Jack Cameron Kay (Netflix’s Boots\, Club Kid) as Jack Twist\, this beautiful tale of an irresistible and hidden love spans twenty years. A live Country Western band onstage weaves a soulful sonic landscape as vast as the West with original songs by Dan Gillespie Sells.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pride-night-brokeback-mountain-at-chicago-shakespeare/
LOCATION:Chicago Shakespeare Theater\, 800 E. Grand Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:pride,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T180000
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SUMMARY:Chicago Shakespeare Theater Brokeback Mountain Hall of Fame Benefit
DESCRIPTION:Pride Reception and Performance
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-shakespeare-theater-brokeback-mountain-hall-of-fame-benefit/
LOCATION:Chicago Shakespeare Theater\, 800 E. Grand Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,film,pride,theater-performance
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T203000
DTSTAMP:20260528T175709
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SUMMARY:Joliet Slammers Pride in the Ballpark
DESCRIPTION:GET READY TO BRING THE PRIDE TO THE PLATE! 🌈⚾️\nThe Joliet Pride Network is once again teaming up with the Joliet Slammers for an epic night of baseball and community at Pride in the Ballpark! Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just here for the atmosphere\, this is the night to show out and celebrate our beautiful LGBTQ+ community in the heart of Joliet. \nThe Details:\nWHEN: June 3rd\nTIME: First Pitch @ 6:35 PM\nWHERE: Duly Health and Care Field\nTHE VIBE: High-energy\, inclusive\, and loud!\nTICKETS: https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/4th-annual-pride-in-the-ballpark/\nWhy You Need to Be There:\nHome Run Energy: Join the Joliet Pride Network family as we take over the stands.\nRainbow Everything: Wear your colors proud—let’s make this the most colorful game of the season!\nLocal Love: Support the Slammers while building a stronger\, more inclusive Joliet.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/joliet-slammers-pride-in-the-ballpark/
LOCATION:Duly Health and Care Field\, 1 Mayor Art Schultz Drive\, Joliet\, IL\, 60432\, United States
CATEGORIES:outdoor,pride,sports-recreation
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T210000
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SUMMARY:Pride and Joy
DESCRIPTION:Kick off Pride Month by celebrating loud and proud with us! An evening of drag\, karaoke\, and crafting awaits 🌈 🪩 🎤 \nNorth River Commission and the Albany Park Chamber of Commerce are proud to present Pride and Joy\, a celebration aimed at uplifting the LGBTQ+ community in Albany Park\, Irving Park\, and North Park 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ Watch an incredible drag performance by Totomiko\, sing your heart out in karaoke\, and create your own keepsake craft with Hey\, I Thought of You! \nNot only will you support the arts\, but your attendance will directly benefit the community! Half of all ticket proceeds will go to local mutual aid to support neighbors with rental assistance\, food\, and emergency aid 🤝 Tickets are on a sliding-scale. Every $5 you spend on your ticket = 1 raffle entry to win a package of tickets\, art prints\, and more! \nJoin us at Color Club for this night of singing\, dancing\, and creating. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 💃 💃 🕺 🕺 \n🗓️ Thursday\, June 4\n⏰ 6:00-9:00pm\n📍 Color Club | 4146 N Elston Ave\n👥 All ages welcome!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pride-and-joy/
LOCATION:Color Club\, 4146 North Elston Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,concert-music-karaoke,drag,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T160000
DTSTAMP:20260528T175709
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SUMMARY:Make a Rainbow Zip-Tie Tiara
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Pride at the Maker Lab\, as we make rainbow zip-tie tiaras! This fun and simple craft is a perfect accessory to show your pride or allyship at the parade\, Pridefest\, and many other Pride events throughout the city this month.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/make-a-rainbow-zip-tie-tiara/
LOCATION:Harold Washington Library\, 400 South State Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:pride,workshop-crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T200000
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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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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:20260605T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T173000
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SUMMARY:Aurora Pride Flag Raising 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the City of Aurora\, IL\, Government Pride Flag Raising on Friday\, June 5\, 2026 at 4:30 pm!\n🏳️‍⚧️ Come and show your support and celebrate your pride! 🏳️‍🌈\nTurn up the lights!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/aurora-pride-flag-raising-2026/
LOCATION:City of Aurora Government Building\, 44 E Downer Place\, Aurora\, IL\, 60505\, United States
CATEGORIES:outdoor,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T175709
CREATED:20260523T064507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T064507Z
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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:20260605T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T230000
DTSTAMP:20260528T175709
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/2026-06-05/
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:20260605T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T220000
DTSTAMP:20260528T175709
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:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T220000
DTSTAMP:20260528T175709
CREATED:20260521T142758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T142758Z
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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/
LOCATION:Sunset Hill Farm County Park\, 775 Meridian Road\, Valparaiso\, IN\, 46383\, United States
CATEGORIES:festival,outdoor,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T140000
DTSTAMP:20260528T175709
CREATED:20260521T151849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T151849Z
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SUMMARY:Niles Pride Rainbow Walk + Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Niles Pride will be hosting our 4th annual Pride Walk on Saturday June 6th at 11am in Kirk Lane Park in Niles! We’ll begin with some quick speeches and then go on a one mile walk/ride/roll around the neighborhood. Afterwards\, please join us for a picnic in the park and activities! Lunch\, snacks\, water\, and cupcakes will be provided\, and the event is free to attend. \nBring your colors\, rainbows\, pride flags\, banners! Whatever makes you feel proud and exuberant. Whether you are part of the LGBTQIA+ community\, family\, friend\, or ally\, everyone is welcome to come in support of and solidarity with our LGBTQIA+ community members. \nPlease email info@nilespride.org for more information\, or if you are a community group that would like to participate.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/niles-pride-rainbow-walk-picnic/
LOCATION:Kirk Lane Park\, 7000 W. Jonquil Terrace\, Niles\, IL\, 60714\, United States
CATEGORIES:outdoor,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T150000
DTSTAMP:20260528T175709
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:20260606T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T175709
CREATED:20260521T154736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T154736Z
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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:20260606T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T130000
DTSTAMP:20260528T175709
CREATED:20260521T151450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T012701Z
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SUMMARY:Rockford Area Pride Parade
DESCRIPTION:The Rockford Area Pride Parade begins at the intersection of East State Street and Charles Street\, proceeding westward along East State Street. It will then cross the picturesque Rock River and conclude at Wyman Street. Public viewing areas line the entire route\, providing ample space for spectators to enjoy the festivities.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/rockford-area-pride-parade/
LOCATION:Downtown Rockford\, 513 E. State St.\, Rockford\, IL\, 61104\, United States
CATEGORIES:outdoor,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T180000
DTSTAMP:20260528T175709
CREATED:20260521T152148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T152204Z
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SUMMARY:Macomb Pride Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the 2026 Macomb Pride Picnic on June 6th\, 2026 at the Stone Shelter in Glenwood Park. If you are interested in performing or hosting a booth or activity\, please email us at hello@macombpride.com
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/macomb-pride-picnic/
LOCATION:Glenwood Park\, 1406 N. Randolph St.\, Macomb\, IL\, 61455\, United States
CATEGORIES:outdoor,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T175709
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:20260606T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T203000
DTSTAMP:20260528T175709
CREATED:20260523T064851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T064851Z
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SUMMARY:Right to Assemble: Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Right to Assemble: Opening Reception \nRight to Assemble is an LGBTQ+ soft sculpture and quilt exhibition exploring queer American identity during a moment of crisis. In collaboration with The Center on Addison\, we invite you to engage with quilts and flags\, connect with the Chicago LGBTQ+ community\, and envision the future of the nation together. \nEvent Details\nDate: Saturday\, June 6th\nTime: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM\nLocation: The Center on Addison (Community Space)\nCost: Free admission\nEntry: Please enter on Addison Street \nAbout the Exhibition\nThe current political crisis is an irrevocable catalyst for forging new conceptions of national identity\, particularly amongst those whose increasing marginalization is used to sustain a growing autocratic force. \nRight to Assemble grounds this work in intergenerational LGBTQ+ aesthetics through an unpacking and evolving of the ever-changing Pride Flag. We aim to mobilize this exhibition as a method of dialogue\, using selected textile works to explore what it means to gather\, define ourselves\, and envision a new world. \nQuilts and flags\, both fabric assemblages\, symbolize the coming together of minds and bodies\, whether within a community or a nation. As you engage with the space\, we hope you will reflect with one another on your vision for the future of this country and the methods necessary to achieve it. \nFeatured Artists\nWhat Will Have Been Ours\nEve Emrich & Quilt Church\nWill Montgomery
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/right-to-assemble-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Center on Addison\, 806 W. Addison St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:pride,workshop-crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T233000
DTSTAMP:20260528T175709
CREATED:20260523T162540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T162540Z
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SUMMARY:Belly Up Pride!
DESCRIPTION:The nights are long\, but the bellies are bringing the glow! Join us for BELLY UP\, a celebration of chubs\, chasers\, chubby bears\, cubs\, gainers\, encouragers\, and admirers—a warm\, welcoming night where every curve shines and every belly gets its moment.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/belly-up-pride/
LOCATION:Jackhammer\, 6406 N Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60626\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,dance-dj,kink/leather,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T175709
CREATED:20260523T002424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T002424Z
UID:10003320-1780826400-1780833600@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Southeast Side Pride: Rainbow Dash
DESCRIPTION:Join Bridges for our 6th annual Southeast Side Pride\, this year we are excited to have partner with local run clubs to host 5K run/ 2 Mile Walk. Super excited to see you all there as paint the East Side rainbow 🏳️‍🌈 \n🗓 June 7th 2026 10am with a 10:30am run start\n📍Colibri Coffee 3639 E 106th \nSo bring your running shoes\, high spirits and energy !!!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/southeast-side-pride-rainbow-dash/
LOCATION:Colibri Coffee\, 3639 E. 106th St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60617\, United States
CATEGORIES:outdoor,pride,sports-recreation
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