A person on a parade float throws out confetti during the 51st Annual Pride Parade on the North Side, Sunday, June 26, 2022.
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From parties, street festivals, family fun and much more, here’s what’s on Chicago’s Pride 2024 calendar. [month] [day], [year], [hour]:[minute][ampm] [timezone]
Pride Month in Chicago means plenty of opportunities to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, honor pioneers of the past and cultivate support and allyship.
Below, you’ll find our growing calendar of Pride 2024 events throughout June.
Got an event that you think we missed? Email us at audience@suntimes.com so we can add it to this calendar.
Happy Pride! 🏳️🌈
Upcoming things to do for Pride Month in Chicago
🎤 Sapphic Comedy Hour
Wednesday, June 5, 7 p.m.
📍Dorothy, 2500 W. Chicago Ave.
Seven sapphic comedians take the stage for a Pride comedy showcase, hosted by Sierra Kenyon and Rogue Schmidt.
Admission: $10
🪩 Ballroom By The Books Workshops at Chicago Public Libraries
📍 West Lawn Branch | June 5, 3 p.m.
📍 Kelly Branch | June 12, 3 p.m.
📍 Leger Regional Library | June 20, 3 p.m.
📍 Final Ball: Harold Washington Library | June 27, 3 p.m.
Hosted by School of Opulence, teens ages 12-17 can participate in three workshops on the most fundamental ballroom categories, Vogue, Runway, and Face/Makeup. This program allows a safe space for creative expression of LGBTQ+ teens.
Admission: Free
🛍️Chicago Pride Kick-Off Urban Queer Art Show & Market
Wed, June 5 – Sun, June 9
📍PrideArts, 4139 N. Broadway
A five-night market showcasing artwork and handmade goods from local creators.
Admission: $17
🇸🇪Andersonville Midsommarfest
Fri, June 7 – Sun, June 9
📍Clark Street, from Foster to Gregory
A Swedish tradition-turned-Chicago summertime staple, with food, vendors and five stages of entertainment, including the Balmoral Pride stage highlighting DJs, drag performances and more.
Admission: $10 suggested donation
🇵🇭The Great Baklaan
Saturday, June 8, 10 a.m.
📍18th Street Casa de Cultura,
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