Pride in the Park: A new two-day music festival, Pride in the Park is held in downtown Grant Park, the site of Lollapalooza and other iconic events. The famous four-mile procession has been wrapping up Pride month in Chicago for more than 50 years. Midsommarfest celebrates the area’s Swedish roots and LGBTQ+ community with food, entertainment, artisan vendors, and more.Ĭhicago Pride Fest: In the historic Northalsted neighborhood, Chicago’s Pride Fest is a massive two-day celebration with multiple music stages, drag shows, DJs, dancing, and more.Ĭhicago Pride Parade: This legendary event is one of the largest Pride celebrations in the country. RobertsonĪndersonville Midsommarfest: This diverse neighborhood hosts one of Chicago’s most beloved street festivals each June. Leather: This international conference and competition, held annually in Chicago since 1979, includes speakers, socials, themed dance parties, and a leather market.
The Chicago Children’s Museum marks the occasion with a full day’s worth of activities and festivities. International Family Equality Day at the Chicago Children’s Museum: The first Sunday in May is a time to celebrate and recognize the diversity of LGBTQ families around the world. Check out some of Chicago’s top gay events throughout the year. Chicago is home to some of the largest LGBTQ+ celebrations in the country, from Pride Fest and Parade in June to the Reeling Film Festival in the fall.