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SUMMARY:Open Call for New Dancers
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Glenwood Dance Studio on Sun. March 1st for our first practice for the 2026 season. \nWe are a Country Dancing performing group The Second City Outlaws. It’s a great way to meet people doing a really fun activity. We perform in summer festivals and parades including the Chicago Pride Parade. NOW is the time to get involved in the COUNTRY DANCING FUN AND ENTERTAINMENT ahead. All you have to do is reply and let us know! \nIt’s OK if you are inexperienced or a new dancer. We’ll teach you everything you need to know every week at practice.\nOnce a week on Sundays from 6-8 PM as well as performances (Midsommarfest/Pride Parade/Sundays on State/Market Days and others) \nIt’s completely FREE to be a Dancer with Second City Outlaws thanks to the generous support of our Sponsors!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/open-call-for-new-dancers/
LOCATION:Glenwood Dance Studio\, 7017 N Glenwood\, Chicago\, IL\, 60626\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,pride,sports-recreation,wellness,workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T160000
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SUMMARY:Disability Pride Parade
DESCRIPTION:​Join us on July 26\, 2025 for the 22nd Annual Chicago Disability Pride Parade\n11 am beginning at 400 S Plymouth in Chicago.​2025 PARADE REGISTRATION & SPONSORSHIP WILL OPEN SOON! \n\nIf you have any questions\, or want to join our monthly Planning meetings\n​please email us at askus@disabilityprideparade.org
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/disability-pride-parade/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T210000
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SUMMARY:Candlelight Vigil & Remembrance Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, June 8\, 2025 7p.m.\nPride Park (St. Paul Park on Chicago Ave. & Washington St.) \nJoin us as we remember all those we’ve lost within our queer and trans community. While they may no longer be here physically\, we must continue to let their light shine by sharing memories and speaking their names.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/candlelight-vigil-remembrance-ceremony/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:culture,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250706T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250707T040000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061619
CREATED:20250514T050706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T234710Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago Black Pride 2025: The After Party (Late Night)
DESCRIPTION:Not ready to stop celebrating the weekend? Meet us for the after hours on Chicago’s South Side and party with us! Beats by Chicago’s very own DJ Chifeel. Be in the building!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-black-pride-2025-the-after-party-late-night/
LOCATION:Jeffrey Pub\, 7041 S Jeffery Blvd\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250706T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250707T020000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061619
CREATED:20250514T045806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T234655Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago Black Pride 2025: Closing Night Party
DESCRIPTION:We are closing out Chicao Black Pride 2025 celebrating our ten-year anniversary party at Progress Bar. EARLY ARRIVAL IS SUGGESTED. Expecting more than 500 people. Beats by Chicago’s very own DJ Darryl Garcon. Be in the building!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-black-pride-2025-closing-night-party/
LOCATION:Progress Bar\, 3359 N Halsted St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250706T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250707T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061619
CREATED:20250514T050317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T234640Z
UID:10000195-1751817600-1751922000@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Chicago Black Pride 2025: Freedom (Day Party)
DESCRIPTION:Let’s show’em what FREEDOM looks like as Black and Queer people. Join us a great time in Boystown! Expecting more than 300 people. Beats by Chicago’s very own DJ Chifeel and Jukie ThaKidd. Be in the building!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-black-pride-2025-freedom-day-party/
LOCATION:D.S. Tequila\, 3352 N Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,day-party,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250705T225000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250706T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061619
CREATED:20250626T025039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T025329Z
UID:10000335-1751755800-1751817600@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Chicago Black Pride LGBTQIA+ Mega Party
DESCRIPTION:LGBTQIA+ MEGA PARTY @ METRO STARING DREW SIDORA AND FRIENDS \nPERFORMING LIVE DREW SIDORA \nDance Choreographers: Liza and Willie Will\nSpecial Guest DJ’s: DJ XXXclusive and DJ Gucci Roxx\nHosted By: Sidney Starr\, Armani Walton\, Rio Face and Kolgate and Hercules
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/lgbtqia-mega-party-metro/
LOCATION:Metro/Smartbar\, 3730 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,pride
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CREATED:20250514T045216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T234625Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago Black Pride 2025: Freaky in Black (Night Party)
DESCRIPTION:Explore your inhibitions at FREAKY in Black! Don’t be afraid to BARE IT ALL! The sexiest dancers in the nation will be helping to make the experience even FREAKIER. Beats by Chicago’s very own DJ Lil Man and DJ Darryl Garcon. You don’t want to miss. Be in the building.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-black-pride-2025-freaky-in-black-night-party/
LOCATION:Joe’s On Weed Street\, 940 W Weed St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60642\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250705T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250705T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061619
CREATED:20250514T044745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T234610Z
UID:10000192-1751731200-1751749200@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Chicago Black Pride 2025: The BLOQ Day Party
DESCRIPTION:Ages 21+\nDOORS 4 PM \n\nTrina TruLuv\nDJ Panda\nDJ Darryl Garcon\nJukie Tha-Kidd
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-black-pride-2025-the-bloq-day-party/
LOCATION:The Promontory\, 5311 South Lake Park Avenue West\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:outdoor,pride
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250704T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250705T020000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061619
CREATED:20250514T044235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T234559Z
UID:10000191-1751666400-1751680800@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Chicago Black Pride 2025: Sweat (Night Party)
DESCRIPTION:It’s going to get a little SWEATY in the building as we feature some of the nation’s top exotic entertainers! Get ready for a HOT ASS night! Beats by Chicago’s very own DJ Darryl Garcon. Be in the building!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-black-pride-2025-sweat-night-party/
LOCATION:The Loft\, 2251 N Lincoln Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250704T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250704T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061619
CREATED:20250514T043754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T234544Z
UID:10000190-1751644800-1751662800@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Chicago Black Pride 2025: Firewerk (Day Party)
DESCRIPTION:Happy Independence Day! Join us in the Lincoln Park neighborhood! Beats by Houston’s DJ Panda and Chicago’s very own DJ Chifeel. Expecting more than 300. Be in the building!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-black-pride-2025-firewerk-day-party/
LOCATION:The Dime\, 2263 N Lincoln Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250703T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250704T020000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061619
CREATED:20250514T041800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T234529Z
UID:10000189-1751580000-1751594400@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Chicago Black Pride 2025: The Kick Off (Night Party)
DESCRIPTION:CHICAGO BLACK PRIDE 2025 IS HERE! Kick-off the weekend celebration with us at one of the most beautiful venues in River North–LITE Chicago! Beats by DJ Chifeel and DJ Jukie ThaKidd. Expecting more than 500 people. Be in the building!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-black-pride-2025-the-kick-off-night-party/
LOCATION:LITE Chicago\, 215 W Ohio St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60654\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,pride
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250708
DTSTAMP:20260503T061619
CREATED:20250419T063324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T234514Z
UID:10000053-1751500800-1751932799@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Pride & Independence: Chicago Black Pride 2025
DESCRIPTION:David Dodd Events\, Rails Marketing Group and Chicago Urban Pride in Partnership with Alliance 360 Present Pride & Independence: Chicago Black Pride 2025! Have a great time in one of the most AMAZING city’s in the Midwest while celebrating the excellence of Chicago’s Black LGBTQ+ community during Independence Day Weekend (Thursday\, July 3 – Monday\, July 7).
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pride-independence-chicago-black-pride-2025/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250629T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250630T020000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061619
CREATED:20250514T040703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T234456Z
UID:10000187-1751234400-1751248800@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Pride in the Sky
DESCRIPTION:PRIDE IN THE SKY \nby Chicago Urban Pride\, The Rails Marketing Group & David Dodd Events \nThe Largest Gay Pride Night Celebration with the hottest DJs.\nChicago’s LGBTQ community of color partying with people from around the country. \nHost Trina Truluv & DJ Chifeel & DJ 1st Lady TayLuv
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pride-in-the-sky/
LOCATION:The Promontory\, 5311 South Lake Park Avenue West\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250629T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250630T010000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061619
CREATED:20250626T022357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T022357Z
UID:10000331-1751220000-1751245200@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:FunkStick Pride! @Jackhammer
DESCRIPTION:No Cover \nFOLKS OF ALL COLORS / BACKGROUNDS / ETHNICITIES / WEIGHTS / ABILITIES / BODIES / GENDERS / GENDER EXPRESSIONS / FINANCIAL CAPABILITIES ARE WELCOME AND WANTED AT FUNKSTICK!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/funkstick-pride-jackhammer/
LOCATION:Jackhammer\, 6406 N Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60626\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,pride
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250629T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250629T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061619
CREATED:20250626T011144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T011144Z
UID:10000321-1751212800-1751230800@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Chisme: Post Parade Party
DESCRIPTION:CHISMOSiiS! PRIDE IS ALMOST OVER\, and while figuring out how to end it\, Chisme is locking down the ONLY Latina Pride Parade after-party in all of Boystown. Trust us\, this is where you’ll want to be. \nMark your calendars for Sunday\, June 29th\, from 4 PM to 9 PM. As soon as the parade wraps\, take that convenient short walk from Halsted right over to Lost Never Found\, lesbian owned bar\, and we’re taking over! We’re talking proper main character energy\, no apologies\, all without the worry of a trek across the city. \nThis is a Dama Productions so you KNOW it’ll be the place to be! We proudly feature music by Yelli and Veri Peri\, tattoos by Starstruck Ink\, and entertainment by Chicago’s Best! \n \nChisme: Todo Latine. Todo Queer. is in the house. This is for us\, by us – a space to dance\, be in commmunity\, and close out Pride with family!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chisme-post-parade-party/
LOCATION:Lost Never Found\, 3660 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,dance-dj,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250629T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250629T180000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061619
CREATED:20250502T224500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T234433Z
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SUMMARY:The Lesbian Social Club: Pride After Party
DESCRIPTION:🌈 The celebration doesn’t stop at the parade! 🌈 \nJoin The Lesbian Social Club for our 2nd Annual Pride After Party on Sunday\, June 29th at Moe’s Cantina – Wrigleyville! 💃🏽☀️ Enjoy a stunning rooftop\, beats by the best Lesbian DJs\, and vibes with over 1000+ beautiful members just like last year. \n🎟️ All ticket tiers provide the same access — prices increase as each tier sells out\, so grab yours early! Let’s end Pride weekend with a bang. 🏳️‍🌈🔥
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-lesbian-social-club-pride-after-party/
LOCATION:Moe’s Cantina\, 3518 N Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250629T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250629T143000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061619
CREATED:20250605T055907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T055907Z
UID:10000284-1751200200-1751207400@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:PRIDE! in Unity Park - 1st Annual Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 1st Annual PRIDE! in Unity Park\, a family-friendly celebration of LGBTQ+ pride\, love\, and inclusivity in the heart of Logan Square!\nExpect a colorful afternoon filled with:\n Chalk Art\n Pride Kite Making\n Coloring for All Ages\n A Mini Pride Parade\n Joyful Vibes and Community Fun\nEveryone is welcome – this event is FREE and open to all ages!\nHosted by Unity Park Advisory Council and Grace Church Logan Square.Come celebrate with your neighbors\, show your pride\, and help us make history in the park we love! 
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pride-in-unity-park-1st-annual-celebration/
LOCATION:Unity Park\, 2636 N Kimball Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:outdoor,pride
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250629T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250629T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061619
CREATED:20250514T041058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T043656Z
UID:10000188-1751198400-1751227200@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:C.U.P. Gay Pride Picnic 2025
DESCRIPTION:CHICAGO URBAN PRIDE FESTIVAL SUNDAY\, JUNE 29th JACKSON PARK 6300 E. Hayes Dr. (By the basketball court & Lakeshore Dr.) 12PM–8PM
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/c-u-p-gay-pride-picnic-2025/
LOCATION:Jackson Park\, 6401 South Stony Island Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:outdoor,pride
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250629T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250629T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061619
CREATED:20250313T025235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T144118Z
UID:10000016-1751194800-1751205600@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Pride Parade Chicago 2025
DESCRIPTION:The 54th annual Chicago Pride Parade is set for Sunday\, June 29\, 2025 at 11 a.m. This year’s theme\, United in Pride\, highlights the power of coming together\, embracing our diversity\, and championing love\, and equality as one united force. Together\, we are unstoppable. United in Pride\, is more than just a celebration—it’s a call to action for everyone to come together in building a world where authenticity is celebrated\, diversity is embraced\, and equality and justice are unwavering truths for all. Let’s make this year’s parade a celebration to remember!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pride-parade-chicago-2025/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:outdoor,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250629T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250629T153000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061619
CREATED:20250422T044117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T045258Z
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SUMMARY:Chipride Volunteering + Chicago Pride Parade 2025!
DESCRIPTION:Join LGBTQ+ and Ally Volunteers as we partner with PRIDE Chicago. Chipride Volunteering will help coordinate and march in the Chicago Pride Parade! \nThere are several opportunities to help with the event. We need volunteers for the following tasks: \n\nVOLUNTEER ONLY: 10 volunteers who do not want to march and will be stationed at the end of the parade at the disassembly area from the start of the parade (10:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.).  Volunteer should report at 10:15 AM near Diversey Parkway & Commonwealth Avenue.\n WILL MARCH AND VOLUNTEER: 20 volunteers who will march the parade from start to finish\, and then stay until 3:30 p.m to help with disassembly. Meet at Sheridan & Broadway at 10 am.\n MARCH ONLY: 70 spots for volunteers who will only march. Meet at Sheridan & Broadway at 10 am.\n\nOptional Events to Attend:\nAs volunteers of the Pride Parade you are also invited to the following events. \nThursday\, May 22 – Volunteer Appreciation and Orientation – Cesar’s on Broadway – 6-9pm\nSunday\, June 1 – Pride Month Kick-Off Reception – Sidetrack – 1-3pm\nSunday\, June 29 – Chicago Pride Parade!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chipride-volunteering-chicago-pride-parade-2025/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:pride,volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250629T030000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061619
CREATED:20250514T035922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T234357Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago Pride Weekend: Saturday Night Party!
DESCRIPTION:David Dodd Events\, Chicago Urban Pride and the Rails Marketing Group are excited to host the FIRST-EVER Black Led\, Black LGBTQ+ party in BOYSTOWN during CHICAGO PRIDE WEEKEND! \nSaturday\, June 28 \nDS Tequila\n3352 N. Halsted\n9PM-3AM \nBeats by: DJ Jukie Tha Kidd\nEARLY ARRIVAL IS SUGGESTED! Parking will be limited so you may want to consider ridesharing or SPOTHERO for cheaper parking rates. Be in the building! It’s going to be an AMAZING night! Let’s get it in!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-pride-weekend-saturday-night-party/
LOCATION:D.S. Tequila\, 3352 N Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250629T020000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061619
CREATED:20250514T034443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T234411Z
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SUMMARY:Insomnia & House Nation Saturday Gay Pride Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday\, June 28th\, for an unforgettable Gay Pride weekend! Enjoy GoGo dancers\, 4 DJs\, delicious food\, drinks\, and endless fun!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/insomnia-house-nation-saturday-gay-pride-weekend/
LOCATION:Room43\, 1039-1041 East 43rd St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60653\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061619
CREATED:20250514T035029Z
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SUMMARY:Color Me Pride Fashion Show and Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 28 · 4 – 8pm \nThe Grand Ballroom\n6351 South Cottage Grove Avenue Chicago\, IL 60637
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/color-me-pride-fashion-show-and-brunch/
LOCATION:The Grand Ballroom\, 6351 South Cottage Grove Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:brunch,fashion,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061619
CREATED:20250626T020413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T020517Z
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SUMMARY:Pride Block Party
DESCRIPTION:🌈✨ Celebrate DIVERSITY\, EQUITY\, INCLUSIVITY & COMMUNITY with us at the Pride Block Party!\n🎉 🎶 Live DJs:@djsandrasuave & @djdaphne1\n🍔 Food by Taylor’s Tacos\, Steve’s Sausage Shop\, Cookies & Confections\n🍸 Drinks by Catan Pisco & Hendrick’s Gin\n💪 Fitness fun with Hardware Strength\n👕 Vendors\, arts\, activities for kids & adults \n📅 June 28 | 3-8 PM\n📍 1744 W Balmoral Ave\nLet’s make this summer proud. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pride-block-party/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:culture,dance-dj,outdoor,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061619
CREATED:20250521T202321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T233727Z
UID:10000215-1751122800-1751137200@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Pop-Up Pride Fest @Woodfield Mall
DESCRIPTION:Join Ken­neth Young Center’s LGBTQ+ Cen­ter and Wood­field Mall at ​“Pop Up Pride”. Join us from 3PM — 7PM on Sat­ur­day\, June 28th inside of Grand Court in Wood­field Mall. Activ­i­ties include Giant Jen­ga\, Com­mu­ni­ty Art Project\, Bags\, and Coloring.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pop-up-pride-fest-woodfield-mall/
LOCATION:Woodfield Mall\, 5 Woodfield Mall\, Schaumburg\, IL\, 60173\, United States
CATEGORIES:pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061619
CREATED:20250605T055223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T060151Z
UID:10000283-1751122800-1751130000@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Sensory Friendly Pride: A Peaceful Place to Celebrate
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, June 28th from 3-5pm for a Sensory Friendly Pride Celebration 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/sensory-friendly-pride/
LOCATION:Lakeview Presbyterian Church\, 716 W Addison St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061619
CREATED:20250626T021259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T021751Z
UID:10000330-1751112000-1751119200@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:55th Anniversary of the First Pride Rally & March in the World
DESCRIPTION:JUNE 28 EVENT AT WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK (“BUGHOUSE SQUARE”) CELEBRATES 55TH ANNIVERSARY OF WORLD’S FIRST LGBTQ+ PRIDE MARCH – IN CHICAGO!\n\n\nWhen: Saturday\, June 28 – gather at Noon\, program at 12:30 PM.\nWhere: Washington Square Park (aka Bughouse Square)\, 901 N. Clark Street (at Walton)\, Chicago\, IL.\n\n\nWe will gather to draw attention to Chicago’s rich and vibrant LGBTQ+ heritage as we work towards formal historic federal recognition for Washington Square Park. \n\n\n\n\nOn Saturday\, June 28\, 2025\, starting at noon\, a coalition of community activists will gather in Chicago’s Washington Square Park – a historic free-speech forum also known as “Bughouse Square” – to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the world’s first LGBTQ+ Pride Rally and March\, which took place in Chicago on June 27\, 1970\, a day before similar events in New York City and Los Angeles (making it the first Pride March in the World). \n\nThe 1970 march in Chicago\, which began at Washington Square\, commemorated the Stonewall Uprising of the previous year and laid the groundwork for the LGBTQ+ Pride Parades that have taken place internationally for the past 50 years. \nCONTACT: Gary Chichester\n\n\n773-209-7389\nchicgary@earthlink.net
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/55th-anniversary-of-the-first-pride-rally-march-in-the-world/
LOCATION:Washington Square Park\, 901 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,outdoor,pride,protest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061619
CREATED:20250619T025305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T025305Z
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SUMMARY:Berwyn's 7th Annual Pride Walk
DESCRIPTION:Berwyn’s Pride Walk is a celebration of Berwyn’s remarkable transformation into one of Chicago’s most culturally vibrant and diverse communities. Join us on June 28th from 12-2pm for a walk across the Depot District as we come together to celebrate Pride month. All are welcome in recognizing and celebrating during this great event! \nThe Berwyn Pride Walk begins at Harlem & Windsor\, just outside of The James Joyce Irish Pub at 12PM. The Pride Walk ends at 2 p.m. at East Avenue
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/berwyns-7th-annual-pride-walk/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:outdoor,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061619
CREATED:20250521T215929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T233659Z
UID:10000219-1751108400-1751144400@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Navy Pier Pride
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Navy Pier’s annual Pride celebration in Chicago\, a free\, full-day event honoring LGBTQIA+ pride\, diversity\, and inclusion. \nEnjoy live music\, performances by local LGBTQIA+ artists\, educational programming\, and resources from community partners\, all at one of Chicago’s most iconic lakefront destinations.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/navy-pier-pride/
LOCATION:Navy Pier\, 600 E. Grand Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:pride
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