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Calculated Shard: 171 (from laksa026)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa171.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://pridechicago.org/faq-and-map/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://pridechicago.org/faq-and-map/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/faq-and-map\/","crawl_time":1776372575,"first_indexed_time":1731623656,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"org,pridechicago!\/faq-and-map\/ s443","src_root_hash":"6102312234596416771","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"FAQ & Map - PRIDEChicago - Chicago Pride Parade","meta_descriptions":["Get parade day details for the Chicago Pride Parade, including the official route map, FAQs, accessibility information, and tips to plan your Pride experience."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Free to Be Proud\n2026 Chicago Pride Parade\nFor over 50 years, the iconic Chicago Pride Parade has been the treasured centerpiece of the city’s month-long Pride celebrations, bringing vibrant energy and joyous festivities to the Lakeview and Lincoln Park neighborhoods on the last Sunday of June each year.\nWhat began as a modest march has grown into one of the largest Pride parades in the United States and one of the world’s largest neighborhood parades.\nSince 1974, the event has been organized by PRIDEChicago, a dedicated all-volunteer organization that, as of 2024, operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, ensuring its legacy and commitment to the LGBTQ+ community for years to come.\nMore than just a parade, the event symbolizes a celebration of love, an embrace of unity, and a moment to reflect on the progress made in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights. The Chicago Pride Parade continues to inspire millions to stand\nUnited in Pride\n.\nSunday, June 28th at 11 a.m.\nSunday, June 28th at 11 a.m.\nLet's Get Social\nQuick Tips\nHYDRATE\nBring plenty of bottled water, sunscreen and a hat or other head covering, and dress lightly because parade day is usually hot and sunny.\nARRIVE EARLY\nThe area along N. Halsted fills in quickly, so arrive early. If you would like to avoid the crowds, it’s typically more open along Broadway, south of Belmont.\nUSE MASS TRANSIT\nDo not drive, parking is basically non existent with street closures, and traffic will be congested. The\nCTA\nis best way to get around.\nFrequently Asked Questions\nWhen is the Parade?\nThe annual Chicago Pride Parade takes place the last Sunday in June at 11 a.m.\nWhere is the Parade?\nThe Chicago Pride Parade steps off at 11 a.m. from West Sheridan and Broadway (viewing begins at Grace and Broadway), continues south along Broadway, then Halsted, east along Belmont to Broadway, then south to Diversey. (See Map Below)\nWho is in the Parade?\nThe Chicago Pride Parade features nearly 15,000 participants across 155 registered entries. You’ll see a vibrant mix of celebratory floats, festively outfitted vehicles, performance groups, marching bands, and thousands of revelers on foot.\nParade participants represent a diverse cross-section of community organizations, local businesses, and government officials—all gathered to commemorate our history and celebrate the legacy of the fight for LGBTQ+ equality and the freedom to live authentically.\nWhat's the best location to watch the Parade?\nThe busiest section for parade viewing is along the Northalsted entertainment corridor (Halsted between Belmont and Addison). Arrive early if you want a spot up close.\nThe section along Broadway from Belmont to Oakdale is a great place to settle in with your friends and watch the parade.\nBelmont between Halsted and Broadway is another less-crowded area. \nThe corner of Sheridan and Broadway will be closed for staging. \nParade viewing begins at Grace and Broadway.\nIs there an accessible viewing area?\nThe area along Diversey (near Clark) is one of the lessor populated areas of the parade route. Arrive early to secure the best spot.\nThe accessible viewing area and accessible portable restrooms are located near 600 W. Diversey.\nAre there public restrooms near the route?\nThere will be portable restrooms located all along the parade route. Accessible restrooms will be set up on the sidewalks around 600 W. Diversey.\nAre there health and safety stations along the route?\nMedical Areas\nAddison east of Halsted\nRoscoe east of Halsted\nAldine east of Halsted\nSurf west of Broadway\nCooling buses\n, if needed, will be available at the following locations:\nAddison west of Halsted\nRoscoe west of Halsted\nBelmont east of Broadway\nWilton north of Belmont\nWaveland between Broadway and Halsted\nBelmont westbound between Halsted and Clark\nWhere can I cross the Parade route?\nSpectator Crossover Locations\nAddison & Halsted\nCornelia & Halsted\nBuckingham & Halsted\nBriar & Broadway\nWellington & Broadway\nWhat should I bring?\nParade day is usually hot and sunny so be prepared. Wear sunscreen and bring more to reapply if necessary.\nBring plenty of water and s\nnacks you can eat while walking, such as granola or energy bars.\nYou might want a hat or other head covering, as the best parade-viewing spots are not in the shade.\nRemember your wallet with ID and cash for emergency purchases.\nAnd, don’t forget to fully charge your phone\nfor both communication and taking photos and selfies.\nWhat should I wear?\nWhatever you want! You’ll see people in costume, decked out in rainbows, covered in glitter, and showing plenty of skin. Just keep in mind the sun and heat, and don’t forget sunscreen.\nHow can I participate?\nParticipation in the Chicago Pride Parade is by application only.\n \nThe registration process typically begins in March each year.\nSign-up\nfor our email list to receive updates.\nHow do I sign up to volunteer?\nYou can help make the annual Chicago Pride Parade a success.\nSign-up on our\nvolunteers page\n.\nHow do I become a sponsor?\nFor more information regarding sponsorship opportunities, please visit our\nsponsors page\n.\nHow do I secure a media pass?\nWe truly appreciate the media’s role in helping share our message of respect, kindness, integrity, and positivity. Please visit our\nMedia Guide\n.\nHow should I get to the Parade?\nStreet parking is limited and the area will be very crowded. If you drive, consider car-pooling, and be prepared to park far away and walk to the parade route.\nPublic transportation offers many options. The following CTA train stops are on or near the parade route:\nRed line: Wilson (1 mile north of the parade’s start point, if inclined you can walk back south and avoid the crowded stops), Sheridan (not fully ADA accessible), Addison, Belmont (the most crowded stop)\nBrown line: Belmont (the most crowded stop), Wellington, Diversey (near the parade’s end point)\nCTA buses may be re-routed on parade day. Visit\ntransitchicago.com\nfor route-planning tools and route updates.\nRide-share apps like Uber or Lyft may be an option, though keep in mind street traffic will likely be congested. Pick a drop-off location several blocks from the parade route and walk over to the parade route.\nWhere should I park?\nParking is limited, and street closures will make driving right up to the route very difficult.\nPublic transportion is highly recommended. Visit\ntransitchicago.com\nfor route-planning tools and route updates.\nDo I need tickets to the Parade?\nThe Parade is a free public event, open to all. No tickets needed! \nWill parade participants hand out free stuff to the crowd?\nSome might! But keep in mind that participants are not allowed to throw things out to the crowd. Likewise, spectators should never throw items at the parade participants.\nThere will be barriers set up along the route separating the spectator area from the street. Spectators should never run into the street to retrieve goodies. If parade participants are handing out items, they will walk over to the spectator area to do so.\nCan I bring my pet to the Parade?\nSome people do. But keep in mind that the parade route is crowded, noisy, and full of colorful and glittery distractions. If you have a nervous pup, probably best to leave them safe at home.\nPets are not allowed in the parade.\nCan I bring alcohol to the Parade?\nOpen alcohol containers are prohibited. Police and additional security teams will be enforcing this policy and fines can be up to $1000 dollars or more.\nWhat items are prohibited at the Parade?\nAlong with the alcohol ban, a number of other items are not permitted at the Parade. Review the complete list below.\nIf you have additional questions, please\ncontact us here\n.\nParade Route\nThe Chicago Pride Parade steps off from Grace and Broadway in the landmark LGBTQ+ neighborhood of Northalsted at 11 a.m. and will then travel the 2-mile parade route south on Broadway; then south on Halsted; then east on Belmont; then south on Broadway; then east on Diversey to Cannon Drive.\nStreet crossing locations: Addison at Halsted, Cornelia at Halsted, Buckingham at Halsted, Briar Place at Broadway, and Wellington at Broadway\nThis year’s theme is\nFree to Be Proud\n— a declaration that Pride is about visibility, dignity, resilience, and the freedom for every person to live openly and authentically. We look forward to celebrating with you on parade day.\nOur Theme\nClick to view or download the 2026 Chicago Pride Parade route map\nAccessibility\nPRIDEChicago is committed to making the annual parade accessible for everyone, including seniors and those with limited mobility. There is a designated viewing area for wheelchair and mobility device accessibility near 600 W. Diversey (Diversey and Clark). This is where the accessible portable restrooms are set-up. Arrive early to secure the best spot. \nParade Updates\nPRIDEChicago will provide parade updates via Bluesky.\n \nbsky.app\/profile\/pridechicago.org\nSign-up for our\nemail newsletter\nto receive regular parade updates. ‬\nProhibited Items\nAlcohol\nBicycles, Scooters\nCoolers\nDrones\nFireworks\nFolding Chairs\nPropane, Propane Tanks\nTents, Canopies, or Structures\nTripods, Monopos, Selfie Sticks\nVending\nWeapons\nSafety Tips\nThe Chicago Office of Emergency Management & Communications (OEMC) has provided the following safety tips:\nReport suspicious activity to 9-1-1\nBe aware of your surroundings\nHave a meeting spot\nKnow your location\nKnow Your Location:\nIf you’re calling 9-1-1 from the Chicago Pride Parade, look up and find the black and white pole markers \/ location identifiers (photo) to reference your location to first responders.\nYou can also use them if you get separated from your family or friends.\nBeat the Heat:\nParticipants and spectators should  be prepared for extreme heat and severe weather impacts.\nStay Hydrated – Drink lots of water, avoid alcohol, caffeine, sodas\nWear loose, light, cotton clothing\nStreet Closures\nThe below listed areas will be posted for\nNO PARKING\nfrom\n2AM-8PM\non\nSunday\n, June 29th 2025:\nBoth sides of Broadway from Irving Park to Waveland\nBoth sides of Halsted from Sheridan to Waveland\nBoth sides of Broadway from Melrose to Diversey\nBoth sides of Diversey from Broadway 100ft west of Clark to Cannon Drive\nBoth sides of Waveland from Halsted to Broadway\nBoth sides of Racine from Wellington to Belmont\nBoth sides of Grace from Pine Grove to Fremont\nWest side of Wilton from Belmont to 3245 N Wilton\nSouth side of Cuyler from Clarendon to Broadway\nBoth sides of Sheridan from Sheffield to Inner LSD\nBoth sides of Clarendon from Broadway to Bittersweet\nWest side of Clarendon from Bittersweet to Buena\nBoth sides of Fremont from Irving Park to Sheridan\nThe below listed areas will be posted for\nNO PARKING\nfrom\n2AM\n-9PM\non\nSunday\n, June 29th 2025:\nBoth sides of LSD West from Cannon Drive to Diversey\nBoth sides of Cannon Drive from Diversey to Fullerton\nBoth sides of Diversey from Sheridan to LSD\nThe below listed areas will be posted for\nNO PARKING\nfrom\n2AM Sunday\n, June 29th\n-7AM\non\nMonday\n, June 30th 2025:\nBoth sides of Halsted from Waveland to Wellington (and at intersection – 200ft in each direction)\nBoth sides of Belmont from 200ft east of Broadway to Racine\nBoth sides of Sheffield from School to Wellington\nBoth sides of Clark from Roscoe to Halsted\nBoth sides of Roscoe from Clark to Elaine\nBoth sides of Wellington from Sheffield to Halsted\nBoth sides of Addison from Broadway to Sheffield\nBoth sides of Aldine from Clark to the east alley of Halsted (720-759 W Aldine)\nThe Pride Parade steps off Sunday, June 29\nth\n, at 11 AM. Parking restrictions will be in effect and strictly enforced starting at 5 AM Sunday morning for the assembly area and parade route. Street closures begin as early as 8 AM. Drivers are urged to carefully read signage before parking. To locate a towed vehicle, please call 3-1-1 or\nvisit this website\n. As a reminder, if you notice suspicious or criminal behavior or objects, please call 9-1-1 or notify onsite security immediately. Thank you for your cooperation.\nTransportation\nThe best way to get to the Chicago Pride Parade is by using public transportation, specifically the CTA Red and Brown Lines. The parade route is accessible from these lines, with Red Line stops at Wilson, Sheridan, Addison, and Belmont, and Brown Line stops at Diversey and Wellington. Consider purchasing a 1-Day or 3-Day CTA pass for cost savings and convenience.\nCTA ‘L’ Train:\nRed Line: Addison, Belmont, and Sheridan stations are near the parade route. Addison and Belmont stations are expected to be the most crowded. The Sheridan station is not ADA accessible.\nBrown Line: Diversey and Wellington stations are near the end of the parade route.\nCTA Buses:\nSeveral bus routes serve the area, but be aware of reroutes due to the parade. Check the CTA website for specific route information and any reroutes.\nMetra:\nMetra will also offer extra trains and capacity on various lines, especially the BNSF, UP North, UP Northwest, and UP West Lines.\nOther Options:\nTaxis, rideshares (Uber, Lyft), and Divvy bikes are available, but be prepared for street closures and limited parking.\nParking:\nStreet parking will be extremely limited, and it’s recommended to park far away and walk.\nVisitors Guide\nEat\nWhether you live in Chicago or you’re visiting, check out these exceptional dining experiences that support the LGBTQ+ community.\nDrink\nWhether you’re seeking hidden treasures or iconic landmarks, Chicago offers an endless array of experiences to explore and enjoy.\nSleep\nThese establishments are known for their welcoming environments and convenient locations, ensuring a comfortable stay while you Chicago.\nPride in Chicago\nIn true Chicago fashion, the city hosts a spectacular array of Pride Month events showcasing the city’s unwavering support for LGBTQ+ Pride.\nCalendar\n2025 Chicago Pride Parade\nParade Participants\nFrom Emerald City to Halsted Street: AFC’s “Wicked” Float Honors Pride and Legacy\nJune 28, 2025\nOne of the most-anticipated floats in the 2025 Chicago Pride Parade is Asians and Friends Chicago (AFC), which brings a “Wicked\/Wizard of Oz” mashup to the south-bound parade route.\nRead more\nSecond City Outlaws Saddle Up for 2025 Chicago Pride Parade with High-Energy Country Dance and Inclusive Spirit\nJune 13, 2025\nThe Second City Outlaws are ready for the annual Chicago Pride Parade on Sunday, June 29, set to deliver the best in country dancing, fun and entertainment throughout two-mile parade route.\nRead more\nDykes on Bikes Roar into Pride, Carrying the Legacy of Chicago Trailblazer Antonia ‘Tata’ Flores\nJune 12, 2025\nAntonia “Tata” Flores, a Chicago native who long worked for the Chicago Transit Authority as a bus driver, rode her Harley-Davidson motorcycle along with two friends in the Chicago Pride Parade in 1987.\nRead more\nDorothy Makes Pride Parade Debut, Bringing Lesbian Visibility to the Streets of Chicago\nJune 12, 2025\nDorothy – one of Chicago’s only lesbian bars, located in the West Town neighborhood – is ready for its debut walking the Chicago Pride Parade on Sunday, June 29.\nRead more\nDragons, Pride, and Purpose: Remembering Trans Teen Rowan Shimer Through Art, Advocacy, and Love\nJune 12, 2025\nThe long-lasting legacy of Rowan Shimer will be on full display Sunday, June 29, in the Chicago Pride Parade.\nRead more\nPride Parade Sparks ‘Unmatched’ Joy for Edgewater Candles, Proud Sponsor of Free Mom Hugs\nJune 6, 2025\nMark Towns and Stephen Pearlman started Edgewater Candles in 2016 and today it’s grown into a full-fledged, prospering small business with three full-time employees – and abundance of pride.\nRead more\nSecond City Outlaws Saddle Up for 2025 Chicago Pride Parade with High-Energy Country Dance and Inclusive Spirit\nJune 13, 2025\nThe Second City Outlaws are ready for the annual Chicago Pride Parade on Sunday, June 29, set to deliver the best in country dancing, fun and entertainment throughout two-mile parade route.\nRead more\nDykes on Bikes Roar into Pride, Carrying the Legacy of Chicago Trailblazer Antonia ‘Tata’ Flores\nJune 12, 2025\nAntonia “Tata” Flores, a Chicago native who long worked for the Chicago Transit Authority as a bus driver, rode her Harley-Davidson motorcycle along with two friends in the Chicago Pride Parade in 1987.\nRead more\nFrom Emerald City to Halsted Street: AFC’s “Wicked” Float Honors Pride and Legacy\nJune 28, 2025\nOne of the most-anticipated floats in the 2025 Chicago Pride Parade is Asians and Friends Chicago (AFC), which brings a “Wicked\/Wizard of Oz” mashup to the south-bound parade route.\nRead more\nSecond City Outlaws Saddle Up for 2025 Chicago Pride Parade with High-Energy Country Dance and Inclusive Spirit\nJune 13, 2025\nThe Second City Outlaws are ready for the annual Chicago Pride Parade on Sunday, June 29, set to deliver the best in country dancing, fun and entertainment throughout two-mile parade route.\nRead more\nDykes on Bikes Roar into Pride, Carrying the Legacy of Chicago Trailblazer Antonia ‘Tata’ Flores\nJune 12, 2025\nAntonia “Tata” Flores, a Chicago native who long worked for the Chicago Transit Authority as a bus driver, rode her Harley-Davidson motorcycle along with two friends in the Chicago Pride Parade in 1987.\nRead more\nFrom Emerald City to Halsted Street: AFC’s “Wicked” Float Honors Pride and Legacy\nJune 28, 2025\nOne of the most-anticipated floats in the 2025 Chicago Pride Parade is Asians and Friends Chicago (AFC), which brings a “Wicked\/Wizard of Oz” mashup to the south-bound parade route.\nRead more\nSecond City Outlaws Saddle Up for 2025 Chicago Pride Parade with High-Energy Country Dance and Inclusive Spirit\nJune 13, 2025\nThe Second City Outlaws are ready for the annual Chicago Pride Parade on Sunday, June 29, set to deliver the best in country dancing, fun and entertainment throughout two-mile parade route.\nRead more\nThanks to Our Sponsors\nPartners in Pride\nAs a 501(c)3 nonprofit, PRIDEChicago cannot fulfill its mission of representing and serving the LGBTQ+ communities of Chicago and Illinois without the support of our sponsors and partners. We’re deeply grateful to those that continue to stand with us, year after year.\nTo learn more about partnership opportunities, please email\nhello@pridechicago.org\nParade Facts\nATTENDANCE\nENTRIES\nGRAND MARSHALS\nPOLITICIANS\nSOCIAL IMPACT\nATTENDANCE\nWhen Chicago Gay Liberation organized its first-ever march on Saturday, June 27, 1970, about 150 people marched from Washington Square Park, known as “Bughouse Square,” to the Daley Center, known as the Civic Center.\nIn 1977, attendance jumped from a few hundred to several thousand. The catalyst was a protest again Anita Bryant, an anti-gay activist, singer, and spokeswoman for the Florida Citrus Commission.\nMore and more people participated and watched as the years went on.\nAfter attendance swelled in 2010 and 2011, with some estimating that 750,000 spectators flooded into the Northalsted neighborhood (commonly referred to as “Boystown”), the 2012 parade took a new, extended route designed for more accessibility. (It’s the same route used today.)\nBy 2015, the year the U.S. Supreme Court declared marriage equality throughout the country, an estimated 1 million people watched the Chicago Pride Parade proudly march down North Halsted Street in America’s first gay neighborhood.\nThe crowd estimates (provided by the City of Chicago) have remained at 1,000,000 since 2015.\nENTRIES\nGRAND MARSHALS\nPOLITICIANS\nSOCIAL IMPACT\nJOIN OUR EMAIL LIST\nSign up to receive news and updates about the Chicago Pride Parade.","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to content](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/faq-and-map\/#content_skip_link_anchor) [Skip to footer](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/faq-and-map\/#footer_skip_link_anchor)\n\n[![PRIDEChicago](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cropped-Site-Logo.png)](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/)\n\n[55th annual Chicago Pride ParadeSunday, June 28, 2026 \\| 11 a.m.](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/faq\/)\n\n[Be a Part](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/be-a-part\/)\n\n[Donate](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/donate\/)\n\n[Menu](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/faq-and-map\/)\n\n- [Home](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/)\n- [About Us](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/faq-and-map\/)\n  - 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[Eat](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/services_group\/eat\/)\n  - [Explore](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/services_group\/explore\/)\n  - [Sleep](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/services_group\/sleep\/)\n  - [Calendar](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/events\/list\/)\n\nSocials\n\nFree to Be Proud\n\n## 2026 Chicago Pride Parade\n\nFor over 50 years, the iconic Chicago Pride Parade has been the treasured centerpiece of the city’s month-long Pride celebrations, bringing vibrant energy and joyous festivities to the Lakeview and Lincoln Park neighborhoods on the last Sunday of June each year.\n\nWhat began as a modest march has grown into one of the largest Pride parades in the United States and one of the world’s largest neighborhood parades.\n\nSince 1974, the event has been organized by PRIDEChicago, a dedicated all-volunteer organization that, as of 2024, operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, ensuring its legacy and commitment to the LGBTQ+ community for years to come.\n\nMore than just a parade, the event symbolizes a celebration of love, an embrace of unity, and a moment to reflect on the progress made in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights. The Chicago Pride Parade continues to inspire millions to stand **United in Pride**.\n\n![](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Eblast-logo-png-181x300.png)\n\n## Sunday, June 28th at 11 a.m.\n## Sunday, June 28th at 11 a.m.\n### Let's Get Social\n## Quick Tips\n![Icon](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Heat-370x208.jpg)\n\nHYDRATE\n\nBring plenty of bottled water, sunscreen and a hat or other head covering, and dress lightly because parade day is usually hot and sunny.\n\n![Icon](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Arrive-Early-01-370x208.jpg)\n\nARRIVE EARLY\n\nThe area along N. Halsted fills in quickly, so arrive early. If you would like to avoid the crowds, it’s typically more open along Broadway, south of Belmont.\n\n![Icon](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Transit-Tip-370x208.jpg)\n\nUSE MASS TRANSIT\n\nDo not drive, parking is basically non existent with street closures, and traffic will be congested. The [CTA](https:\/\/www.transitchicago.com\/prideparade) is best way to get around.\n\n# Frequently Asked Questions\n[When is the Parade?]()\n\nThe annual Chicago Pride Parade takes place the last Sunday in June at 11 a.m.\n\n[Where is the Parade?]()\n\nThe Chicago Pride Parade steps off at 11 a.m. from West Sheridan and Broadway (viewing begins at Grace and Broadway), continues south along Broadway, then Halsted, east along Belmont to Broadway, then south to Diversey. (See Map Below)\n\n[Who is in the Parade?]()\n\nThe Chicago Pride Parade features nearly 15,000 participants across 155 registered entries. You’ll see a vibrant mix of celebratory floats, festively outfitted vehicles, performance groups, marching bands, and thousands of revelers on foot.\n\nParade participants represent a diverse cross-section of community organizations, local businesses, and government officials—all gathered to commemorate our history and celebrate the legacy of the fight for LGBTQ+ equality and the freedom to live authentically.\n\n[What's the best location to watch the Parade?]()\n\nThe busiest section for parade viewing is along the Northalsted entertainment corridor (Halsted between Belmont and Addison). Arrive early if you want a spot up close.\n\nThe section along Broadway from Belmont to Oakdale is a great place to settle in with your friends and watch the parade.\n\nBelmont between Halsted and Broadway is another less-crowded area.\n\n**The corner of Sheridan and Broadway will be closed for staging.** Parade viewing begins at Grace and Broadway.\n\n[Is there an accessible viewing area?]()\n\nThe area along Diversey (near Clark) is one of the lessor populated areas of the parade route. Arrive early to secure the best spot.\n\nThe accessible viewing area and accessible portable restrooms are located near 600 W. Diversey.\n\n[Are there public restrooms near the route?]()\n\nThere will be portable restrooms located all along the parade route. Accessible restrooms will be set up on the sidewalks around 600 W. Diversey.\n\n[Are there health and safety stations along the route?]()\n\n**Medical Areas**\n\n- Addison east of Halsted\n- Roscoe east of Halsted\n- Aldine east of Halsted\n- Surf west of Broadway\n\n**Cooling buses**, if needed, will be available at the following locations:\n\n- Addison west of Halsted\n- Roscoe west of Halsted\n- Belmont east of Broadway\n- Wilton north of Belmont\n- Waveland between Broadway and Halsted\n- Belmont westbound between Halsted and Clark\n\n[Where can I cross the Parade route?]()\n\nSpectator Crossover Locations\n\n- Addison & Halsted\n- Cornelia & Halsted\n- Buckingham & Halsted\n- Briar & Broadway\n- Wellington & Broadway\n\n[What should I bring?]()\n\nParade day is usually hot and sunny so be prepared. Wear sunscreen and bring more to reapply if necessary.\n\nBring plenty of water and snacks you can eat while walking, such as granola or energy bars.\n\nYou might want a hat or other head covering, as the best parade-viewing spots are not in the shade.\n\nRemember your wallet with ID and cash for emergency purchases.\n\nAnd, don’t forget to fully charge your phone for both communication and taking photos and selfies.\n\n[What should I wear?]()\n\nWhatever you want! You’ll see people in costume, decked out in rainbows, covered in glitter, and showing plenty of skin. Just keep in mind the sun and heat, and don’t forget sunscreen.\n\n[How can I participate?]()\n\nParticipation in the Chicago Pride Parade is by application only.\n\nThe registration process typically begins in March each year. [Sign-up](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/newsletter\/) for our email list to receive updates.\n\n[How do I sign up to volunteer?]()\n\nYou can help make the annual Chicago Pride Parade a success.\n\nSign-up on our [volunteers page](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/volunteer\/).\n\n[How do I become a sponsor?]()\n\nFor more information regarding sponsorship opportunities, please visit our [sponsors page](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/sponsors\/).\n\n[How do I secure a media pass?]()\n\nWe truly appreciate the media’s role in helping share our message of respect, kindness, integrity, and positivity. Please visit our [Media Guide](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/media-guide\/).\n\n[How should I get to the Parade?]()\n\nStreet parking is limited and the area will be very crowded. If you drive, consider car-pooling, and be prepared to park far away and walk to the parade route.\n\nPublic transportation offers many options. The following CTA train stops are on or near the parade route:\n\n- Red line: Wilson (1 mile north of the parade’s start point, if inclined you can walk back south and avoid the crowded stops), Sheridan (not fully ADA accessible), Addison, Belmont (the most crowded stop)\n- Brown line: Belmont (the most crowded stop), Wellington, Diversey (near the parade’s end point)\n\nCTA buses may be re-routed on parade day. Visit [transitchicago.com](https:\/\/www.transitchicago.com\/) for route-planning tools and route updates.\n\nRide-share apps like Uber or Lyft may be an option, though keep in mind street traffic will likely be congested. Pick a drop-off location several blocks from the parade route and walk over to the parade route.\n\n[Where should I park?]()\n\nParking is limited, and street closures will make driving right up to the route very difficult.\n\nPublic transportion is highly recommended. Visit [transitchicago.com](https:\/\/www.transitchicago.com\/) for route-planning tools and route updates.\n\n[Do I need tickets to the Parade?]()\n\nThe Parade is a free public event, open to all. No tickets needed\\!\n\n[Will parade participants hand out free stuff to the crowd?]()\n\nSome might! But keep in mind that participants are not allowed to throw things out to the crowd. Likewise, spectators should never throw items at the parade participants.\n\nThere will be barriers set up along the route separating the spectator area from the street. Spectators should never run into the street to retrieve goodies. If parade participants are handing out items, they will walk over to the spectator area to do so.\n\n[Can I bring my pet to the Parade?]()\n\nSome people do. But keep in mind that the parade route is crowded, noisy, and full of colorful and glittery distractions. If you have a nervous pup, probably best to leave them safe at home.\n\n**Pets are not allowed in the parade.**\n\n[Can I bring alcohol to the Parade?]()\n\nOpen alcohol containers are prohibited. Police and additional security teams will be enforcing this policy and fines can be up to \\$1000 dollars or more.\n\n[What items are prohibited at the Parade?]()\n\nAlong with the alcohol ban, a number of other items are not permitted at the Parade. Review the complete list below.\n\nIf you have additional questions, please [contact us here](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/our-contacts).\n\n## Parade Route\nThe Chicago Pride Parade steps off from Grace and Broadway in the landmark LGBTQ+ neighborhood of Northalsted at 11 a.m. and will then travel the 2-mile parade route south on Broadway; then south on Halsted; then east on Belmont; then south on Broadway; then east on Diversey to Cannon Drive.\n\nStreet crossing locations: Addison at Halsted, Cornelia at Halsted, Buckingham at Halsted, Briar Place at Broadway, and Wellington at Broadway\n\nThis year’s theme is [Free to Be Proud](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/theme) — a declaration that Pride is about visibility, dignity, resilience, and the freedom for every person to live openly and authentically. We look forward to celebrating with you on parade day.\n\n[Our Theme](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/theme)\n\n[![Chicago Pride Parade 2026 Route Map](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/Chicago-Pride-Parade-2026-Route-Map-rkukutbj9ekpelvi4xelhsdisrl1j2lalk3lkeyoa8.png)](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chicago-Pride-Parade-2026-Route-Map.png)\n\n[Click to view or download the 2026 Chicago Pride Parade route map](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chicago-Pride-Parade-2026-Route-Map.png)\n\n## Accessibility\nPRIDEChicago is committed to making the annual parade accessible for everyone, including seniors and those with limited mobility. There is a designated viewing area for wheelchair and mobility device accessibility near 600 W. Diversey (Diversey and Clark). This is where the accessible portable restrooms are set-up. Arrive early to secure the best spot.\n\n## Parade Updates\nPRIDEChicago will provide parade updates via Bluesky.   [bsky.app\/profile\/pridechicago.org](https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/pridechicago.org)\n\nSign-up for our [email newsletter](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/newsletter\/) to receive regular parade updates. ‬\n\n## Prohibited Items\n- Alcohol\n- Bicycles, Scooters\n- Coolers\n- Drones\n- Fireworks\n- Folding Chairs\n- Propane, Propane Tanks\n- Tents, Canopies, or Structures\n- Tripods, Monopos, Selfie Sticks\n- Vending\n- Weapons\n\n## Safety Tips\nThe Chicago Office of Emergency Management & Communications (OEMC) has provided the following safety tips:\n\n- Report suspicious activity to 9-1-1\n- Be aware of your surroundings\n- Have a meeting spot\n- Know your location\n\n**Know Your Location:** If you’re calling 9-1-1 from the Chicago Pride Parade, look up and find the black and white pole markers \/ location identifiers (photo) to reference your location to first responders.\n\nYou can also use them if you get separated from your family or friends.\n\n**Beat the Heat:** Participants and spectators should be prepared for extreme heat and severe weather impacts.\n\n- Stay Hydrated – Drink lots of water, avoid alcohol, caffeine, sodas\n- Wear loose, light, cotton clothing\n\n![](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sign-288x493.png)\n\n## Street Closures\nThe below listed areas will be posted for **NO PARKING** from **2AM-8PM** on **Sunday**, June 29th 2025:\n\n- Both sides of Broadway from Irving Park to Waveland\n- Both sides of Halsted from Sheridan to Waveland\n- Both sides of Broadway from Melrose to Diversey\n- Both sides of Diversey from Broadway 100ft west of Clark to Cannon Drive\n- Both sides of Waveland from Halsted to Broadway\n- Both sides of Racine from Wellington to Belmont\n- Both sides of Grace from Pine Grove to Fremont\n- West side of Wilton from Belmont to 3245 N Wilton\n- South side of Cuyler from Clarendon to Broadway\n- Both sides of Sheridan from Sheffield to Inner LSD\n- Both sides of Clarendon from Broadway to Bittersweet\n- West side of Clarendon from Bittersweet to Buena\n- Both sides of Fremont from Irving Park to Sheridan\n\nThe below listed areas will be posted for **NO PARKING** from **2AM****\\-9PM** on **Sunday**, June 29th 2025:\n\n- Both sides of LSD West from Cannon Drive to Diversey\n- Both sides of Cannon Drive from Diversey to Fullerton\n- Both sides of Diversey from Sheridan to LSD\n\nThe below listed areas will be posted for **NO PARKING** from **2AM Sunday**, June 29th**\\-7AM** on **Monday**, June 30th 2025:\n\n- Both sides of Halsted from Waveland to Wellington (and at intersection – 200ft in each direction)\n- Both sides of Belmont from 200ft east of Broadway to Racine\n- Both sides of Sheffield from School to Wellington\n- Both sides of Clark from Roscoe to Halsted\n- Both sides of Roscoe from Clark to Elaine\n- Both sides of Wellington from Sheffield to Halsted\n- Both sides of Addison from Broadway to Sheffield\n- Both sides of Aldine from Clark to the east alley of Halsted (720-759 W Aldine)\n\nThe Pride Parade steps off Sunday, June 29th, at 11 AM. Parking restrictions will be in effect and strictly enforced starting at 5 AM Sunday morning for the assembly area and parade route. Street closures begin as early as 8 AM. Drivers are urged to carefully read signage before parking. To locate a towed vehicle, please call 3-1-1 or [visit this website](https:\/\/webapps1.chicago.gov\/vehiclesearch\/). As a reminder, if you notice suspicious or criminal behavior or objects, please call 9-1-1 or notify onsite security immediately. Thank you for your cooperation.\n\n## Transportation\nThe best way to get to the Chicago Pride Parade is by using public transportation, specifically the CTA Red and Brown Lines. The parade route is accessible from these lines, with Red Line stops at Wilson, Sheridan, Addison, and Belmont, and Brown Line stops at Diversey and Wellington. Consider purchasing a 1-Day or 3-Day CTA pass for cost savings and convenience.\n\n**CTA ‘L’ Train:**\n\n- Red Line: Addison, Belmont, and Sheridan stations are near the parade route. Addison and Belmont stations are expected to be the most crowded. The Sheridan station is not ADA accessible.\n- Brown Line: Diversey and Wellington stations are near the end of the parade route.\n\n**CTA Buses:** Several bus routes serve the area, but be aware of reroutes due to the parade. Check the CTA website for specific route information and any reroutes.\n\n**Metra:** Metra will also offer extra trains and capacity on various lines, especially the BNSF, UP North, UP Northwest, and UP West Lines.\n\n**Other Options:** Taxis, rideshares (Uber, Lyft), and Divvy bikes are available, but be prepared for street closures and limited parking.\n\n**Parking:** Street parking will be extremely limited, and it’s recommended to park far away and walk.\n\n## Visitors Guide\n#### Eat\nWhether you live in Chicago or you’re visiting, check out these exceptional dining experiences that support the LGBTQ+ community.\n\n#### Drink\nWhether you’re seeking hidden treasures or iconic landmarks, Chicago offers an endless array of experiences to explore and enjoy.\n\n#### Sleep\nThese establishments are known for their welcoming environments and convenient locations, ensuring a comfortable stay while you Chicago.\n\n# Pride in Chicago\nIn true Chicago fashion, the city hosts a spectacular array of Pride Month events showcasing the city’s unwavering support for LGBTQ+ Pride.\n\n[Calendar](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/events\/list\/)\n\n![](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pride-Fest-2024-SMK-005.jpg)\n\n2025 Chicago Pride Parade\n\n## Parade Participants\n\n![Asians and Friends Chicago \"Wicked\" Float](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\n[view](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/from-emerald-city-to-halsted-street-afcs-wicked-float-honors-pride-and-legacy\/)\n\n#### [From Emerald City to Halsted Street: AFC’s “Wicked” Float Honors Pride and Legacy](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/from-emerald-city-to-halsted-street-afcs-wicked-float-honors-pride-and-legacy\/)\nJune 28, 2025\n\nOne of the most-anticipated floats in the 2025 Chicago Pride Parade is Asians and Friends Chicago (AFC), which brings a “Wicked\/Wizard of Oz” mashup to the south-bound parade route.\n\n[Read more](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/from-emerald-city-to-halsted-street-afcs-wicked-float-honors-pride-and-legacy\/)\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\n[view](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/second-city-outlaws-saddle-up-for-2025-chicago-pride-parade-with-high-energy-country-dance-and-inclusive-spirit\/)\n\n#### [Second City Outlaws Saddle Up for 2025 Chicago Pride Parade with High-Energy Country Dance and Inclusive Spirit](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/second-city-outlaws-saddle-up-for-2025-chicago-pride-parade-with-high-energy-country-dance-and-inclusive-spirit\/)\nJune 13, 2025\n\nThe Second City Outlaws are ready for the annual Chicago Pride Parade on Sunday, June 29, set to deliver the best in country dancing, fun and entertainment throughout two-mile parade route.\n\n[Read more](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/second-city-outlaws-saddle-up-for-2025-chicago-pride-parade-with-high-energy-country-dance-and-inclusive-spirit\/)\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\n[view](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/dykes-on-bikes-roar-into-pride-carrying-the-legacy-of-chicago-trailblazer-antonia-tata-flores\/)\n\n#### [Dykes on Bikes Roar into Pride, Carrying the Legacy of Chicago Trailblazer Antonia ‘Tata’ Flores](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/dykes-on-bikes-roar-into-pride-carrying-the-legacy-of-chicago-trailblazer-antonia-tata-flores\/)\nJune 12, 2025\n\nAntonia “Tata” Flores, a Chicago native who long worked for the Chicago Transit Authority as a bus driver, rode her Harley-Davidson motorcycle along with two friends in the Chicago Pride Parade in 1987.\n\n[Read more](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/dykes-on-bikes-roar-into-pride-carrying-the-legacy-of-chicago-trailblazer-antonia-tata-flores\/)\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\n[view](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/dorothy-makes-pride-parade-debut-bringing-lesbian-visibility-to-the-streets-of-chicago\/)\n\n#### [Dorothy Makes Pride Parade Debut, Bringing Lesbian Visibility to the Streets of Chicago](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/dorothy-makes-pride-parade-debut-bringing-lesbian-visibility-to-the-streets-of-chicago\/)\nJune 12, 2025\n\nDorothy – one of Chicago’s only lesbian bars, located in the West Town neighborhood – is ready for its debut walking the Chicago Pride Parade on Sunday, June 29.\n\n[Read more](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/dorothy-makes-pride-parade-debut-bringing-lesbian-visibility-to-the-streets-of-chicago\/)\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\n[view](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/dragons-pride-and-purpose-remembering-trans-teen-rowan-shimer-through-art-advocacy-and-love\/)\n\n#### [Dragons, Pride, and Purpose: Remembering Trans Teen Rowan Shimer Through Art, Advocacy, and Love](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/dragons-pride-and-purpose-remembering-trans-teen-rowan-shimer-through-art-advocacy-and-love\/)\nJune 12, 2025\n\nThe long-lasting legacy of Rowan Shimer will be on full display Sunday, June 29, in the Chicago Pride Parade.\n\n[Read more](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/dragons-pride-and-purpose-remembering-trans-teen-rowan-shimer-through-art-advocacy-and-love\/)\n\n![](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Edgewater-Candle-1024x658.png)\n\n[view](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/pride-parade-sparks-unmatched-joy-for-edgewater-candles-proud-sponsor-of-free-mom-hugs\/)\n\n#### [Pride Parade Sparks ‘Unmatched’ Joy for Edgewater Candles, Proud Sponsor of Free Mom Hugs](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/pride-parade-sparks-unmatched-joy-for-edgewater-candles-proud-sponsor-of-free-mom-hugs\/)\nJune 6, 2025\n\nMark Towns and Stephen Pearlman started Edgewater Candles in 2016 and today it’s grown into a full-fledged, prospering small business with three full-time employees – and abundance of pride.\n\n[Read more](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/pride-parade-sparks-unmatched-joy-for-edgewater-candles-proud-sponsor-of-free-mom-hugs\/)\n\n![](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/SMK_PrideParade2024-564-1170x658.jpg)\n\n[view](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/second-city-outlaws-saddle-up-for-2025-chicago-pride-parade-with-high-energy-country-dance-and-inclusive-spirit\/)\n\n#### [Second City Outlaws Saddle Up for 2025 Chicago Pride Parade with High-Energy Country Dance and Inclusive Spirit](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/second-city-outlaws-saddle-up-for-2025-chicago-pride-parade-with-high-energy-country-dance-and-inclusive-spirit\/)\nJune 13, 2025\n\nThe Second City Outlaws are ready for the annual Chicago Pride Parade on Sunday, June 29, set to deliver the best in country dancing, fun and entertainment throughout two-mile parade route.\n\n[Read more](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/second-city-outlaws-saddle-up-for-2025-chicago-pride-parade-with-high-energy-country-dance-and-inclusive-spirit\/)\n\n![](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_1644-1080x658.jpg)\n\n[view](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/dykes-on-bikes-roar-into-pride-carrying-the-legacy-of-chicago-trailblazer-antonia-tata-flores\/)\n\n#### [Dykes on Bikes Roar into Pride, Carrying the Legacy of Chicago Trailblazer Antonia ‘Tata’ Flores](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/dykes-on-bikes-roar-into-pride-carrying-the-legacy-of-chicago-trailblazer-antonia-tata-flores\/)\nJune 12, 2025\n\nAntonia “Tata” Flores, a Chicago native who long worked for the Chicago Transit Authority as a bus driver, rode her Harley-Davidson motorcycle along with two friends in the Chicago Pride Parade in 1987.\n\n[Read more](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/dykes-on-bikes-roar-into-pride-carrying-the-legacy-of-chicago-trailblazer-antonia-tata-flores\/)\n\n![Asians and Friends Chicago \"Wicked\" Float](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AFC-1170x658.jpg)\n\n[view](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/from-emerald-city-to-halsted-street-afcs-wicked-float-honors-pride-and-legacy\/)\n\n#### [From Emerald City to Halsted Street: AFC’s “Wicked” Float Honors Pride and Legacy](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/from-emerald-city-to-halsted-street-afcs-wicked-float-honors-pride-and-legacy\/)\nJune 28, 2025\n\nOne of the most-anticipated floats in the 2025 Chicago Pride Parade is Asians and Friends Chicago (AFC), which brings a “Wicked\/Wizard of Oz” mashup to the south-bound parade route.\n\n[Read more](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/from-emerald-city-to-halsted-street-afcs-wicked-float-honors-pride-and-legacy\/)\n\n![](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/SMK_PrideParade2024-564-1170x658.jpg)\n\n[view](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/second-city-outlaws-saddle-up-for-2025-chicago-pride-parade-with-high-energy-country-dance-and-inclusive-spirit\/)\n\n#### [Second City Outlaws Saddle Up for 2025 Chicago Pride Parade with High-Energy Country Dance and Inclusive Spirit](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/second-city-outlaws-saddle-up-for-2025-chicago-pride-parade-with-high-energy-country-dance-and-inclusive-spirit\/)\nJune 13, 2025\n\nThe Second City Outlaws are ready for the annual Chicago Pride Parade on Sunday, June 29, set to deliver the best in country dancing, fun and entertainment throughout two-mile parade route.\n\n[Read more](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/second-city-outlaws-saddle-up-for-2025-chicago-pride-parade-with-high-energy-country-dance-and-inclusive-spirit\/)\n\n![](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_1644-1080x658.jpg)\n\n[view](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/dykes-on-bikes-roar-into-pride-carrying-the-legacy-of-chicago-trailblazer-antonia-tata-flores\/)\n\n#### [Dykes on Bikes Roar into Pride, Carrying the Legacy of Chicago Trailblazer Antonia ‘Tata’ Flores](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/dykes-on-bikes-roar-into-pride-carrying-the-legacy-of-chicago-trailblazer-antonia-tata-flores\/)\nJune 12, 2025\n\nAntonia “Tata” Flores, a Chicago native who long worked for the Chicago Transit Authority as a bus driver, rode her Harley-Davidson motorcycle along with two friends in the Chicago Pride Parade in 1987.\n\n[Read more](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/dykes-on-bikes-roar-into-pride-carrying-the-legacy-of-chicago-trailblazer-antonia-tata-flores\/)\n\n![Asians and Friends Chicago \"Wicked\" Float](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AFC-1170x658.jpg)\n\n[view](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/from-emerald-city-to-halsted-street-afcs-wicked-float-honors-pride-and-legacy\/)\n\n#### [From Emerald City to Halsted Street: AFC’s “Wicked” Float Honors Pride and Legacy](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/from-emerald-city-to-halsted-street-afcs-wicked-float-honors-pride-and-legacy\/)\nJune 28, 2025\n\nOne of the most-anticipated floats in the 2025 Chicago Pride Parade is Asians and Friends Chicago (AFC), which brings a “Wicked\/Wizard of Oz” mashup to the south-bound parade route.\n\n[Read more](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/from-emerald-city-to-halsted-street-afcs-wicked-float-honors-pride-and-legacy\/)\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\n[view](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/second-city-outlaws-saddle-up-for-2025-chicago-pride-parade-with-high-energy-country-dance-and-inclusive-spirit\/)\n\n#### [Second City Outlaws Saddle Up for 2025 Chicago Pride Parade with High-Energy Country Dance and Inclusive Spirit](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/second-city-outlaws-saddle-up-for-2025-chicago-pride-parade-with-high-energy-country-dance-and-inclusive-spirit\/)\nJune 13, 2025\n\nThe Second City Outlaws are ready for the annual Chicago Pride Parade on Sunday, June 29, set to deliver the best in country dancing, fun and entertainment throughout two-mile parade route.\n\n[Read more](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/second-city-outlaws-saddle-up-for-2025-chicago-pride-parade-with-high-energy-country-dance-and-inclusive-spirit\/)\n\n##### Thanks to Our Sponsors\n![CBOE](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SPCBOE-200x200.png)\n\n![Fetch](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SP-Fetch-2-200x200.png)\n\n![Metra](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SP-Metra-200x200.png)\n\n![Nordstrom](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SP-Nordstrom-200x200.png)\n\n![Smirnoff](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/SPSMIRNOFF-200x200.png)\n\n![Ulta](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SPULTA-200x200.png)\n\n![Wintrust](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SP-Wintrust-200x200.png)\n##### Partners in Pride\n![Choose Chicago](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SP-Choose-Chicago-B-105x105.png)\n\n![GoPride](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SquareGoPride-105x105.png)\n\n![Grab Magazine](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SquareGrab-105x105.png)\n\n![Paterno Group](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SquarePaterno-105x105.png)\n\n![Robbins Schwartz](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/SPrs-105x105.png)\n\n![Special Events Management](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SPse-105x105.png)\n\n![Steven Koch Photography](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SP-SMK-105x105.png)\n\n![Supergurl Images](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SP-Supergurl-105x105.png)\n\nAs a 501(c)3 nonprofit, PRIDEChicago cannot fulfill its mission of representing and serving the LGBTQ+ communities of Chicago and Illinois without the support of our sponsors and partners. We’re deeply grateful to those that continue to stand with us, year after year.\n\nTo learn more about partnership opportunities, please email [hello@pridechicago.org](mailto:hello@pridechicago.org)\n\n## Parade Facts\nATTENDANCE\n\nENTRIES\n\nGRAND MARSHALS\n\nPOLITICIANS\n\nSOCIAL IMPACT\n\nATTENDANCE\n\nWhen Chicago Gay Liberation organized its first-ever march on Saturday, June 27, 1970, about 150 people marched from Washington Square Park, known as “Bughouse Square,” to the Daley Center, known as the Civic Center.\n\nIn 1977, attendance jumped from a few hundred to several thousand. The catalyst was a protest again Anita Bryant, an anti-gay activist, singer, and spokeswoman for the Florida Citrus Commission.\n\nMore and more people participated and watched as the years went on.\n\nAfter attendance swelled in 2010 and 2011, with some estimating that 750,000 spectators flooded into the Northalsted neighborhood (commonly referred to as “Boystown”), the 2012 parade took a new, extended route designed for more accessibility. (It’s the same route used today.)\n\nBy 2015, the year the U.S. Supreme Court declared marriage equality throughout the country, an estimated 1 million people watched the Chicago Pride Parade proudly march down North Halsted Street in America’s first gay neighborhood.\n\nThe crowd estimates (provided by the City of Chicago) have remained at 1,000,000 since 2015.\n\nENTRIES\n\nThe Gay and Lesbian Pride Parade continued to grow in the ’70s and ’80s, promoting visibility for the LGBTQ+ community and eventually gaining the support of many local politicians and businesses.\n\nToday, one of the largest contingencies in the Chicago Pride Parade is the Chicago Council of Welcoming Churches.\n\nOver 95% of the corporate entries in the parade are represented by the company’s LGBTQ+ Business Resource Group or Employee Resource Group.\n\nAll of Chicago’s major sports teams have appeared in the parade, including the Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Cubs, Chicago Fire, Chicago Bulls, and Chicago White Sox.\n\nIn 2010, the Stanley Cup became the first major professional sports trophy ever to ride in a pride parade. Then-Blackhawks defenseman Brent Sopel brought the cup onto the Chicago Gay Hockey Association’s float as an honor to Brendan Burke, the late son of Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke, who died in a car accident earlier that year two months after coming out.\n\nGRAND MARSHALS\n\nPRIDEChicago has hosted numerous grand marshals from the world of sports, music, film, and TV.\n\nSome of the grand marshals include: John Amaechi (2007), Eric Alva (2008), Billy Bean (2003), Alexandra Billings (2009), Orlando Cruz (2018), Wilson Cruz (2005), Lea Delaria (2017), Wade Davis (2013), Fortune Feimster (2019), Ty Herndon (2015), Greg Louganis (1999), Chuck Panozzo (2002), Monica Raymund (2016), Fernanda Rocha (2011), Will Sheridan (2014), George Takei (2006), Esera Tuaolo (2004), Evan Wolfson (2012), Chely Wright (2010), and many others.\n\n“The richness of our communities, our cities, and our nation lies in recognizing and celebrating our diversity. That diversity is not only in our various ethnicity and cultures, but also in the diversity of our sexual orientations. We all contribute, each in our own way, to the strength, vitality, and the well being of our society,” Takei [told GoPride.com](https:\/\/chicago.gopride.com\/news\/article.cfm\/articleid\/I99409) prior to the parade.\n\nIn 2019, PRIDEChicago announced changes to the grand marshal selection. For the first time there was an Honorary Grand Marshal, plus a Youth Grand Marshal, several Legacy Grand Marshals and an Organizational Grand Marshal.\n\nPOLITICIANS\n\nChicago has long been a hub of LGBTQ+ life and culture and advocacy for equal rights.\n\nChicago Mayor Jane Byrne, the first woman elected mayor in Chicago, proclaimed the first Gay Pride Parade Day in the city in 1981.\n\nAfter losing re-election, Byrne marched in the 1984 Chicago Pride Parade as a thank-you to the gay community for their support. Until then, only two local politicians had marched in the parade. Following Byrne, more and more elected officials began contacting PRIDEChicago to register, starting a political tradition that continues today.\n\nIn 1989, Richard M. Daley became the first sitting Chicago mayor to participate in the parade.\n\n“I think it is important for me to take part in this parade to show my support of the gay community, which I believe has contributed to a better quality of life in this city,” Daley told the *Chicago Sun-Times.*\n\nIn 1997, Daley officially designated the section of North Halsted from Grace Street to Belmont as the first official gay neighborhood in the U.S.\n\nThe Chicago Pride Parade proudly marches down North Halsted Street to this day.\n\nSOCIAL IMPACT\n\nChicago hosted the first Gay Pride Parade in the United States on Saturday, June 27, 1970.\n\nAnd ever since, the social character of Chicago has been significantly shaped by the parade, which highlights the city’s openness and inclusivity.\n\nThrough the years the parade has addressed such issues as the HIV\/AIDS crisis, same-sex marriage, transgender rights, homelessness among LGBTQ+ youth, and inequality.\n\nIn the early 1980s, the HIV\/AIDS pandemic was beginning to emerge, and it had a significant impact on the gay community. The parade provided an invaluable venue for education and activism.\n\nToday, with over a million in attendance each year, the parade boosts the local economy and continues to have a social impact, establishing Chicago as a city that values and celebrates diversity.\n\nLearn about more of Chicago’s LGBTQ+ history in WTTW’s documentary [*Out & Proud in Chicago*](https:\/\/video.wttw.com\/video\/wttw-documentaries-out-proud-chicago\/), narrated by Jane Lynch.\n\n#### JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST\nSign up to receive news and updates about the Chicago Pride Parade.\n\n##### About PRIDEChicago\nPRIDEChicago is a volunteer-powered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Through the annual Chicago Pride Parade and year-round advocacy efforts, PRIDEChicago honors the legacy of those who came before us while investing in the future of LGBTQ+ communities in Chicago and across Illinois.\n\n##### Contacts\n- [PRIDEChicago, 3656 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60613](https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/TTzAtC757DEP7T15A)\n- [312-847-8093](tel:3128478093)\n- [hello@pridechicago.org](mailto:hello@pridechicago.org)\n\n##### Links\n- [Be a Part](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/be-a-part\/)\n- [Calendar](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/events\/list\/)\n- [Donate](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/donate\/)\n- [Mission & Vision](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/mission-and-vision\/)\n- [News & Updates](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/news-and-updates\/)\n- [Parade FAQ & Map](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/faq\/)\n- [Parade History](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/parade-history\/)\n###### PRIDEChicago © 2026. All Rights Reserved.\n\nYou need to [enable JavaScript](https:\/\/www.chatbot.com\/help\/chat-widget\/enable-javascript-in-your-browser\/) in order to use the AI chatbot tool powered by [ChatBot](https:\/\/www.chatbot.com\/)\n\nNotifications","attrs_readable_markdown":"Free to Be Proud\n\n## 2026 Chicago Pride Parade\n\nFor over 50 years, the iconic Chicago Pride Parade has been the treasured centerpiece of the city’s month-long Pride celebrations, bringing vibrant energy and joyous festivities to the Lakeview and Lincoln Park neighborhoods on the last Sunday of June each year.\n\nWhat began as a modest march has grown into one of the largest Pride parades in the United States and one of the world’s largest neighborhood parades.\n\nSince 1974, the event has been organized by PRIDEChicago, a dedicated all-volunteer organization that, as of 2024, operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, ensuring its legacy and commitment to the LGBTQ+ community for years to come.\n\nMore than just a parade, the event symbolizes a celebration of love, an embrace of unity, and a moment to reflect on the progress made in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights. The Chicago Pride Parade continues to inspire millions to stand **United in Pride**.\n\n![](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Eblast-logo-png-181x300.png)\n\nSunday, June 28th at 11 a.m.\n\nSunday, June 28th at 11 a.m.\n\nLet's Get Social\n\nQuick Tips\n\n![Icon](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Heat-370x208.jpg)\n\nHYDRATE\n\nBring plenty of bottled water, sunscreen and a hat or other head covering, and dress lightly because parade day is usually hot and sunny.\n\n![Icon](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Arrive-Early-01-370x208.jpg)\n\nARRIVE EARLY\n\nThe area along N. Halsted fills in quickly, so arrive early. If you would like to avoid the crowds, it’s typically more open along Broadway, south of Belmont.\n\n![Icon](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Transit-Tip-370x208.jpg)\n\nUSE MASS TRANSIT\n\nDo not drive, parking is basically non existent with street closures, and traffic will be congested. The [CTA](https:\/\/www.transitchicago.com\/prideparade) is best way to get around.\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n[When is the Parade?]()\n\nThe annual Chicago Pride Parade takes place the last Sunday in June at 11 a.m.\n\n[Where is the Parade?]()\n\nThe Chicago Pride Parade steps off at 11 a.m. from West Sheridan and Broadway (viewing begins at Grace and Broadway), continues south along Broadway, then Halsted, east along Belmont to Broadway, then south to Diversey. (See Map Below)\n\n[Who is in the Parade?]()\n\nThe Chicago Pride Parade features nearly 15,000 participants across 155 registered entries. You’ll see a vibrant mix of celebratory floats, festively outfitted vehicles, performance groups, marching bands, and thousands of revelers on foot.\n\nParade participants represent a diverse cross-section of community organizations, local businesses, and government officials—all gathered to commemorate our history and celebrate the legacy of the fight for LGBTQ+ equality and the freedom to live authentically.\n\n[What's the best location to watch the Parade?]()\n\nThe busiest section for parade viewing is along the Northalsted entertainment corridor (Halsted between Belmont and Addison). Arrive early if you want a spot up close.\n\nThe section along Broadway from Belmont to Oakdale is a great place to settle in with your friends and watch the parade.\n\nBelmont between Halsted and Broadway is another less-crowded area.\n\n**The corner of Sheridan and Broadway will be closed for staging.** Parade viewing begins at Grace and Broadway.\n\n[Is there an accessible viewing area?]()\n\nThe area along Diversey (near Clark) is one of the lessor populated areas of the parade route. Arrive early to secure the best spot.\n\nThe accessible viewing area and accessible portable restrooms are located near 600 W. Diversey.\n\n[Are there public restrooms near the route?]()\n\nThere will be portable restrooms located all along the parade route. Accessible restrooms will be set up on the sidewalks around 600 W. Diversey.\n\n[Are there health and safety stations along the route?]()\n\n**Medical Areas**\n\n- Addison east of Halsted\n- Roscoe east of Halsted\n- Aldine east of Halsted\n- Surf west of Broadway\n\n**Cooling buses**, if needed, will be available at the following locations:\n\n- Addison west of Halsted\n- Roscoe west of Halsted\n- Belmont east of Broadway\n- Wilton north of Belmont\n- Waveland between Broadway and Halsted\n- Belmont westbound between Halsted and Clark\n\n[Where can I cross the Parade route?]()\n\nSpectator Crossover Locations\n\n- Addison & Halsted\n- Cornelia & Halsted\n- Buckingham & Halsted\n- Briar & Broadway\n- Wellington & Broadway\n\n[What should I bring?]()\n\nParade day is usually hot and sunny so be prepared. Wear sunscreen and bring more to reapply if necessary.\n\nBring plenty of water and snacks you can eat while walking, such as granola or energy bars.\n\nYou might want a hat or other head covering, as the best parade-viewing spots are not in the shade.\n\nRemember your wallet with ID and cash for emergency purchases.\n\nAnd, don’t forget to fully charge your phone for both communication and taking photos and selfies.\n\n[What should I wear?]()\n\nWhatever you want! You’ll see people in costume, decked out in rainbows, covered in glitter, and showing plenty of skin. Just keep in mind the sun and heat, and don’t forget sunscreen.\n\n[How can I participate?]()\n\nParticipation in the Chicago Pride Parade is by application only.\n\nThe registration process typically begins in March each year. [Sign-up](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/newsletter\/) for our email list to receive updates.\n\n[How do I sign up to volunteer?]()\n\nYou can help make the annual Chicago Pride Parade a success.\n\nSign-up on our [volunteers page](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/volunteer\/).\n\n[How do I become a sponsor?]()\n\nFor more information regarding sponsorship opportunities, please visit our [sponsors page](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/sponsors\/).\n\n[How do I secure a media pass?]()\n\nWe truly appreciate the media’s role in helping share our message of respect, kindness, integrity, and positivity. Please visit our [Media Guide](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/media-guide\/).\n\n[How should I get to the Parade?]()\n\nStreet parking is limited and the area will be very crowded. If you drive, consider car-pooling, and be prepared to park far away and walk to the parade route.\n\nPublic transportation offers many options. The following CTA train stops are on or near the parade route:\n\n- Red line: Wilson (1 mile north of the parade’s start point, if inclined you can walk back south and avoid the crowded stops), Sheridan (not fully ADA accessible), Addison, Belmont (the most crowded stop)\n- Brown line: Belmont (the most crowded stop), Wellington, Diversey (near the parade’s end point)\n\nCTA buses may be re-routed on parade day. Visit [transitchicago.com](https:\/\/www.transitchicago.com\/) for route-planning tools and route updates.\n\nRide-share apps like Uber or Lyft may be an option, though keep in mind street traffic will likely be congested. Pick a drop-off location several blocks from the parade route and walk over to the parade route.\n\n[Where should I park?]()\n\nParking is limited, and street closures will make driving right up to the route very difficult.\n\nPublic transportion is highly recommended. Visit [transitchicago.com](https:\/\/www.transitchicago.com\/) for route-planning tools and route updates.\n\n[Do I need tickets to the Parade?]()\n\nThe Parade is a free public event, open to all. No tickets needed\\!\n\n[Will parade participants hand out free stuff to the crowd?]()\n\nSome might! But keep in mind that participants are not allowed to throw things out to the crowd. Likewise, spectators should never throw items at the parade participants.\n\nThere will be barriers set up along the route separating the spectator area from the street. Spectators should never run into the street to retrieve goodies. If parade participants are handing out items, they will walk over to the spectator area to do so.\n\n[Can I bring my pet to the Parade?]()\n\nSome people do. But keep in mind that the parade route is crowded, noisy, and full of colorful and glittery distractions. If you have a nervous pup, probably best to leave them safe at home.\n\n**Pets are not allowed in the parade.**\n\n[Can I bring alcohol to the Parade?]()\n\nOpen alcohol containers are prohibited. Police and additional security teams will be enforcing this policy and fines can be up to \\$1000 dollars or more.\n\n[What items are prohibited at the Parade?]()\n\nAlong with the alcohol ban, a number of other items are not permitted at the Parade. Review the complete list below.\n\nIf you have additional questions, please [contact us here](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/our-contacts).\n\nParade Route\n\nThe Chicago Pride Parade steps off from Grace and Broadway in the landmark LGBTQ+ neighborhood of Northalsted at 11 a.m. and will then travel the 2-mile parade route south on Broadway; then south on Halsted; then east on Belmont; then south on Broadway; then east on Diversey to Cannon Drive.\n\nStreet crossing locations: Addison at Halsted, Cornelia at Halsted, Buckingham at Halsted, Briar Place at Broadway, and Wellington at Broadway\n\nThis year’s theme is [Free to Be Proud](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/theme) — a declaration that Pride is about visibility, dignity, resilience, and the freedom for every person to live openly and authentically. We look forward to celebrating with you on parade day.\n\n[Our Theme](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/theme)\n\n[![Chicago Pride Parade 2026 Route Map](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/Chicago-Pride-Parade-2026-Route-Map-rkukutbj9ekpelvi4xelhsdisrl1j2lalk3lkeyoa8.png)](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chicago-Pride-Parade-2026-Route-Map.png)\n\n[Click to view or download the 2026 Chicago Pride Parade route map](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chicago-Pride-Parade-2026-Route-Map.png)\n\nAccessibility\n\nPRIDEChicago is committed to making the annual parade accessible for everyone, including seniors and those with limited mobility. There is a designated viewing area for wheelchair and mobility device accessibility near 600 W. Diversey (Diversey and Clark). This is where the accessible portable restrooms are set-up. Arrive early to secure the best spot.\n\nParade Updates\n\nPRIDEChicago will provide parade updates via Bluesky.   [bsky.app\/profile\/pridechicago.org](https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/pridechicago.org)\n\nSign-up for our [email newsletter](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/newsletter\/) to receive regular parade updates. ‬\n\nProhibited Items\n\n- Alcohol\n- Bicycles, Scooters\n- Coolers\n- Drones\n- Fireworks\n- Folding Chairs\n- Propane, Propane Tanks\n- Tents, Canopies, or Structures\n- Tripods, Monopos, Selfie Sticks\n- Vending\n- Weapons\n\nSafety Tips\n\nThe Chicago Office of Emergency Management & Communications (OEMC) has provided the following safety tips:\n\n- Report suspicious activity to 9-1-1\n- Be aware of your surroundings\n- Have a meeting spot\n- Know your location\n\n**Know Your Location:** If you’re calling 9-1-1 from the Chicago Pride Parade, look up and find the black and white pole markers \/ location identifiers (photo) to reference your location to first responders.\n\nYou can also use them if you get separated from your family or friends.\n\n**Beat the Heat:** Participants and spectators should be prepared for extreme heat and severe weather impacts.\n\n- Stay Hydrated – Drink lots of water, avoid alcohol, caffeine, sodas\n- Wear loose, light, cotton clothing\n\n![](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sign-288x493.png)\n\nStreet Closures\n\nThe below listed areas will be posted for **NO PARKING** from **2AM-8PM** on **Sunday**, June 29th 2025:\n\n- Both sides of Broadway from Irving Park to Waveland\n- Both sides of Halsted from Sheridan to Waveland\n- Both sides of Broadway from Melrose to Diversey\n- Both sides of Diversey from Broadway 100ft west of Clark to Cannon Drive\n- Both sides of Waveland from Halsted to Broadway\n- Both sides of Racine from Wellington to Belmont\n- Both sides of Grace from Pine Grove to Fremont\n- West side of Wilton from Belmont to 3245 N Wilton\n- South side of Cuyler from Clarendon to Broadway\n- Both sides of Sheridan from Sheffield to Inner LSD\n- Both sides of Clarendon from Broadway to Bittersweet\n- West side of Clarendon from Bittersweet to Buena\n- Both sides of Fremont from Irving Park to Sheridan\n\nThe below listed areas will be posted for **NO PARKING** from **2AM****\\-9PM** on **Sunday**, June 29th 2025:\n\n- Both sides of LSD West from Cannon Drive to Diversey\n- Both sides of Cannon Drive from Diversey to Fullerton\n- Both sides of Diversey from Sheridan to LSD\n\nThe below listed areas will be posted for **NO PARKING** from **2AM Sunday**, June 29th**\\-7AM** on **Monday**, June 30th 2025:\n\n- Both sides of Halsted from Waveland to Wellington (and at intersection – 200ft in each direction)\n- Both sides of Belmont from 200ft east of Broadway to Racine\n- Both sides of Sheffield from School to Wellington\n- Both sides of Clark from Roscoe to Halsted\n- Both sides of Roscoe from Clark to Elaine\n- Both sides of Wellington from Sheffield to Halsted\n- Both sides of Addison from Broadway to Sheffield\n- Both sides of Aldine from Clark to the east alley of Halsted (720-759 W Aldine)\n\nThe Pride Parade steps off Sunday, June 29th, at 11 AM. Parking restrictions will be in effect and strictly enforced starting at 5 AM Sunday morning for the assembly area and parade route. Street closures begin as early as 8 AM. Drivers are urged to carefully read signage before parking. To locate a towed vehicle, please call 3-1-1 or [visit this website](https:\/\/webapps1.chicago.gov\/vehiclesearch\/). As a reminder, if you notice suspicious or criminal behavior or objects, please call 9-1-1 or notify onsite security immediately. Thank you for your cooperation.\n\nTransportation\n\nThe best way to get to the Chicago Pride Parade is by using public transportation, specifically the CTA Red and Brown Lines. The parade route is accessible from these lines, with Red Line stops at Wilson, Sheridan, Addison, and Belmont, and Brown Line stops at Diversey and Wellington. Consider purchasing a 1-Day or 3-Day CTA pass for cost savings and convenience.\n\n**CTA ‘L’ Train:**\n\n- Red Line: Addison, Belmont, and Sheridan stations are near the parade route. Addison and Belmont stations are expected to be the most crowded. The Sheridan station is not ADA accessible.\n- Brown Line: Diversey and Wellington stations are near the end of the parade route.\n\n**CTA Buses:** Several bus routes serve the area, but be aware of reroutes due to the parade. Check the CTA website for specific route information and any reroutes.\n\n**Metra:** Metra will also offer extra trains and capacity on various lines, especially the BNSF, UP North, UP Northwest, and UP West Lines.\n\n**Other Options:** Taxis, rideshares (Uber, Lyft), and Divvy bikes are available, but be prepared for street closures and limited parking.\n\n**Parking:** Street parking will be extremely limited, and it’s recommended to park far away and walk.\n\nVisitors Guide\n\n#### Eat\nWhether you live in Chicago or you’re visiting, check out these exceptional dining experiences that support the LGBTQ+ community.\n\n#### Drink\nWhether you’re seeking hidden treasures or iconic landmarks, Chicago offers an endless array of experiences to explore and enjoy.\n\n#### Sleep\nThese establishments are known for their welcoming environments and convenient locations, ensuring a comfortable stay while you Chicago.\n\nPride in Chicago\n\nIn true Chicago fashion, the city hosts a spectacular array of Pride Month events showcasing the city’s unwavering support for LGBTQ+ Pride.\n\n[Calendar](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/events\/list\/)\n\n![](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pride-Fest-2024-SMK-005.jpg)\n\n2025 Chicago Pride Parade\n\n## Parade Participants\n\n![Asians and Friends Chicago \"Wicked\" Float](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AFC-1170x658.jpg)\n\n#### [From Emerald City to Halsted Street: AFC’s “Wicked” Float Honors Pride and Legacy](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/from-emerald-city-to-halsted-street-afcs-wicked-float-honors-pride-and-legacy\/)\nJune 28, 2025\n\nOne of the most-anticipated floats in the 2025 Chicago Pride Parade is Asians and Friends Chicago (AFC), which brings a “Wicked\/Wizard of Oz” mashup to the south-bound parade route.\n\n[Read more](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/from-emerald-city-to-halsted-street-afcs-wicked-float-honors-pride-and-legacy\/)\n\n![](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/SMK_PrideParade2024-564-1170x658.jpg)\n\n#### [Second City Outlaws Saddle Up for 2025 Chicago Pride Parade with High-Energy Country Dance and Inclusive Spirit](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/second-city-outlaws-saddle-up-for-2025-chicago-pride-parade-with-high-energy-country-dance-and-inclusive-spirit\/)\nJune 13, 2025\n\nThe Second City Outlaws are ready for the annual Chicago Pride Parade on Sunday, June 29, set to deliver the best in country dancing, fun and entertainment throughout two-mile parade route.\n\n[Read more](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/second-city-outlaws-saddle-up-for-2025-chicago-pride-parade-with-high-energy-country-dance-and-inclusive-spirit\/)\n\n![](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_1644-1080x658.jpg)\n\n#### [Dykes on Bikes Roar into Pride, Carrying the Legacy of Chicago Trailblazer Antonia ‘Tata’ Flores](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/dykes-on-bikes-roar-into-pride-carrying-the-legacy-of-chicago-trailblazer-antonia-tata-flores\/)\nJune 12, 2025\n\nAntonia “Tata” Flores, a Chicago native who long worked for the Chicago Transit Authority as a bus driver, rode her Harley-Davidson motorcycle along with two friends in the Chicago Pride Parade in 1987.\n\n[Read more](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/dykes-on-bikes-roar-into-pride-carrying-the-legacy-of-chicago-trailblazer-antonia-tata-flores\/)\n\n![](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/web-08247-1170x658.jpg)\n\n#### [Dorothy Makes Pride Parade Debut, Bringing Lesbian Visibility to the Streets of Chicago](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/dorothy-makes-pride-parade-debut-bringing-lesbian-visibility-to-the-streets-of-chicago\/)\nJune 12, 2025\n\nDorothy – one of Chicago’s only lesbian bars, located in the West Town neighborhood – is ready for its debut walking the Chicago Pride Parade on Sunday, June 29.\n\n[Read more](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/dorothy-makes-pride-parade-debut-bringing-lesbian-visibility-to-the-streets-of-chicago\/)\n\n![](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_7351-1170x658.jpeg)\n\n#### [Dragons, Pride, and Purpose: Remembering Trans Teen Rowan Shimer Through Art, Advocacy, and Love](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/dragons-pride-and-purpose-remembering-trans-teen-rowan-shimer-through-art-advocacy-and-love\/)\nJune 12, 2025\n\nThe long-lasting legacy of Rowan Shimer will be on full display Sunday, June 29, in the Chicago Pride Parade.\n\n[Read more](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/dragons-pride-and-purpose-remembering-trans-teen-rowan-shimer-through-art-advocacy-and-love\/)\n\n![](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Edgewater-Candle-1024x658.png)\n\n#### [Pride Parade Sparks ‘Unmatched’ Joy for Edgewater Candles, Proud Sponsor of Free Mom Hugs](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/pride-parade-sparks-unmatched-joy-for-edgewater-candles-proud-sponsor-of-free-mom-hugs\/)\nJune 6, 2025\n\nMark Towns and Stephen Pearlman started Edgewater Candles in 2016 and today it’s grown into a full-fledged, prospering small business with three full-time employees – and abundance of pride.\n\n[Read more](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/pride-parade-sparks-unmatched-joy-for-edgewater-candles-proud-sponsor-of-free-mom-hugs\/)\n\n![](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/SMK_PrideParade2024-564-1170x658.jpg)\n\n#### [Second City Outlaws Saddle Up for 2025 Chicago Pride Parade with High-Energy Country Dance and Inclusive Spirit](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/second-city-outlaws-saddle-up-for-2025-chicago-pride-parade-with-high-energy-country-dance-and-inclusive-spirit\/)\nJune 13, 2025\n\nThe Second City Outlaws are ready for the annual Chicago Pride Parade on Sunday, June 29, set to deliver the best in country dancing, fun and entertainment throughout two-mile parade route.\n\n[Read more](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/second-city-outlaws-saddle-up-for-2025-chicago-pride-parade-with-high-energy-country-dance-and-inclusive-spirit\/)\n\n![](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_1644-1080x658.jpg)\n\n#### [Dykes on Bikes Roar into Pride, Carrying the Legacy of Chicago Trailblazer Antonia ‘Tata’ Flores](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/dykes-on-bikes-roar-into-pride-carrying-the-legacy-of-chicago-trailblazer-antonia-tata-flores\/)\nJune 12, 2025\n\nAntonia “Tata” Flores, a Chicago native who long worked for the Chicago Transit Authority as a bus driver, rode her Harley-Davidson motorcycle along with two friends in the Chicago Pride Parade in 1987.\n\n[Read more](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/dykes-on-bikes-roar-into-pride-carrying-the-legacy-of-chicago-trailblazer-antonia-tata-flores\/)\n\n![Asians and Friends Chicago \"Wicked\" Float](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AFC-1170x658.jpg)\n\n#### [From Emerald City to Halsted Street: AFC’s “Wicked” Float Honors Pride and Legacy](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/from-emerald-city-to-halsted-street-afcs-wicked-float-honors-pride-and-legacy\/)\nJune 28, 2025\n\nOne of the most-anticipated floats in the 2025 Chicago Pride Parade is Asians and Friends Chicago (AFC), which brings a “Wicked\/Wizard of Oz” mashup to the south-bound parade route.\n\n[Read more](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/from-emerald-city-to-halsted-street-afcs-wicked-float-honors-pride-and-legacy\/)\n\n![](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/SMK_PrideParade2024-564-1170x658.jpg)\n\n#### [Second City Outlaws Saddle Up for 2025 Chicago Pride Parade with High-Energy Country Dance and Inclusive Spirit](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/second-city-outlaws-saddle-up-for-2025-chicago-pride-parade-with-high-energy-country-dance-and-inclusive-spirit\/)\nJune 13, 2025\n\nThe Second City Outlaws are ready for the annual Chicago Pride Parade on Sunday, June 29, set to deliver the best in country dancing, fun and entertainment throughout two-mile parade route.\n\n[Read more](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/second-city-outlaws-saddle-up-for-2025-chicago-pride-parade-with-high-energy-country-dance-and-inclusive-spirit\/)\n\n![](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_1644-1080x658.jpg)\n\n#### [Dykes on Bikes Roar into Pride, Carrying the Legacy of Chicago Trailblazer Antonia ‘Tata’ Flores](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/dykes-on-bikes-roar-into-pride-carrying-the-legacy-of-chicago-trailblazer-antonia-tata-flores\/)\nJune 12, 2025\n\nAntonia “Tata” Flores, a Chicago native who long worked for the Chicago Transit Authority as a bus driver, rode her Harley-Davidson motorcycle along with two friends in the Chicago Pride Parade in 1987.\n\n[Read more](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/dykes-on-bikes-roar-into-pride-carrying-the-legacy-of-chicago-trailblazer-antonia-tata-flores\/)\n\n![Asians and Friends Chicago \"Wicked\" Float](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AFC-1170x658.jpg)\n\n#### [From Emerald City to Halsted Street: AFC’s “Wicked” Float Honors Pride and Legacy](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/from-emerald-city-to-halsted-street-afcs-wicked-float-honors-pride-and-legacy\/)\nJune 28, 2025\n\nOne of the most-anticipated floats in the 2025 Chicago Pride Parade is Asians and Friends Chicago (AFC), which brings a “Wicked\/Wizard of Oz” mashup to the south-bound parade route.\n\n[Read more](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/from-emerald-city-to-halsted-street-afcs-wicked-float-honors-pride-and-legacy\/)\n\n![](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/SMK_PrideParade2024-564-1170x658.jpg)\n\n#### [Second City Outlaws Saddle Up for 2025 Chicago Pride Parade with High-Energy Country Dance and Inclusive Spirit](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/second-city-outlaws-saddle-up-for-2025-chicago-pride-parade-with-high-energy-country-dance-and-inclusive-spirit\/)\nJune 13, 2025\n\nThe Second City Outlaws are ready for the annual Chicago Pride Parade on Sunday, June 29, set to deliver the best in country dancing, fun and entertainment throughout two-mile parade route.\n\n[Read more](https:\/\/pridechicago.org\/second-city-outlaws-saddle-up-for-2025-chicago-pride-parade-with-high-energy-country-dance-and-inclusive-spirit\/)\n\nThanks to Our 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We’re deeply grateful to those that continue to stand with us, year after year.\n\nTo learn more about partnership opportunities, please email [hello@pridechicago.org](mailto:hello@pridechicago.org)\n\nParade Facts\n\nATTENDANCE\n\nENTRIES\n\nGRAND MARSHALS\n\nPOLITICIANS\n\nSOCIAL IMPACT\n\nATTENDANCE\n\nWhen Chicago Gay Liberation organized its first-ever march on Saturday, June 27, 1970, about 150 people marched from Washington Square Park, known as “Bughouse Square,” to the Daley Center, known as the Civic Center.\n\nIn 1977, attendance jumped from a few hundred to several thousand. 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Boilerpipe Text	Free to Be Proud 2026 Chicago Pride Parade For over 50 years, the iconic Chicago Pride Parade has been the treasured centerpiece of the city’s month-long Pride celebrations, bringing vibrant energy and joyous festivities to the Lakeview and Lincoln Park neighborhoods on the last Sunday of June each year. What began as a modest march has grown into one of the largest Pride parades in the United States and one of the world’s largest neighborhood parades. Since 1974, the event has been organized by PRIDEChicago, a dedicated all-volunteer organization that, as of 2024, operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, ensuring its legacy and commitment to the LGBTQ+ community for years to come. More than just a parade, the event symbolizes a celebration of love, an embrace of unity, and a moment to reflect on the progress made in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights. The Chicago Pride Parade continues to inspire millions to stand United in Pride . Sunday, June 28th at 11 a.m. Sunday, June 28th at 11 a.m. Let's Get Social Quick Tips HYDRATE Bring plenty of bottled water, sunscreen and a hat or other head covering, and dress lightly because parade day is usually hot and sunny. ARRIVE EARLY The area along N. Halsted fills in quickly, so arrive early. If you would like to avoid the crowds, it’s typically more open along Broadway, south of Belmont. USE MASS TRANSIT Do not drive, parking is basically non existent with street closures, and traffic will be congested. The CTA is best way to get around. Frequently Asked Questions When is the Parade? The annual Chicago Pride Parade takes place the last Sunday in June at 11 a.m. Where is the Parade? The Chicago Pride Parade steps off at 11 a.m. from West Sheridan and Broadway (viewing begins at Grace and Broadway), continues south along Broadway, then Halsted, east along Belmont to Broadway, then south to Diversey. (See Map Below) Who is in the Parade? The Chicago Pride Parade features nearly 15,000 participants across 155 registered entries. You’ll see a vibrant mix of celebratory floats, festively outfitted vehicles, performance groups, marching bands, and thousands of revelers on foot. Parade participants represent a diverse cross-section of community organizations, local businesses, and government officials—all gathered to commemorate our history and celebrate the legacy of the fight for LGBTQ+ equality and the freedom to live authentically. What's the best location to watch the Parade? The busiest section for parade viewing is along the Northalsted entertainment corridor (Halsted between Belmont and Addison). Arrive early if you want a spot up close. The section along Broadway from Belmont to Oakdale is a great place to settle in with your friends and watch the parade. Belmont between Halsted and Broadway is another less-crowded area. The corner of Sheridan and Broadway will be closed for staging. Parade viewing begins at Grace and Broadway. Is there an accessible viewing area? The area along Diversey (near Clark) is one of the lessor populated areas of the parade route. Arrive early to secure the best spot. The accessible viewing area and accessible portable restrooms are located near 600 W. Diversey. Are there public restrooms near the route? There will be portable restrooms located all along the parade route. Accessible restrooms will be set up on the sidewalks around 600 W. Diversey. Are there health and safety stations along the route? Medical Areas Addison east of Halsted Roscoe east of Halsted Aldine east of Halsted Surf west of Broadway Cooling buses , if needed, will be available at the following locations: Addison west of Halsted Roscoe west of Halsted Belmont east of Broadway Wilton north of Belmont Waveland between Broadway and Halsted Belmont westbound between Halsted and Clark Where can I cross the Parade route? Spectator Crossover Locations Addison & Halsted Cornelia & Halsted Buckingham & Halsted Briar & Broadway Wellington & Broadway What should I bring? Parade day is usually hot and sunny so be prepared. Wear sunscreen and bring more to reapply if necessary. Bring plenty of water and s nacks you can eat while walking, such as granola or energy bars. You might want a hat or other head covering, as the best parade-viewing spots are not in the shade. Remember your wallet with ID and cash for emergency purchases. And, don’t forget to fully charge your phone for both communication and taking photos and selfies. What should I wear? Whatever you want! You’ll see people in costume, decked out in rainbows, covered in glitter, and showing plenty of skin. Just keep in mind the sun and heat, and don’t forget sunscreen. How can I participate? Participation in the Chicago Pride Parade is by application only. The registration process typically begins in March each year. Sign-up for our email list to receive updates. How do I sign up to volunteer? You can help make the annual Chicago Pride Parade a success. Sign-up on our volunteers page . How do I become a sponsor? For more information regarding sponsorship opportunities, please visit our sponsors page . How do I secure a media pass? We truly appreciate the media’s role in helping share our message of respect, kindness, integrity, and positivity. Please visit our Media Guide . How should I get to the Parade? Street parking is limited and the area will be very crowded. If you drive, consider car-pooling, and be prepared to park far away and walk to the parade route. Public transportation offers many options. The following CTA train stops are on or near the parade route: Red line: Wilson (1 mile north of the parade’s start point, if inclined you can walk back south and avoid the crowded stops), Sheridan (not fully ADA accessible), Addison, Belmont (the most crowded stop) Brown line: Belmont (the most crowded stop), Wellington, Diversey (near the parade’s end point) CTA buses may be re-routed on parade day. Visit transitchicago.com for route-planning tools and route updates. Ride-share apps like Uber or Lyft may be an option, though keep in mind street traffic will likely be congested. Pick a drop-off location several blocks from the parade route and walk over to the parade route. Where should I park? Parking is limited, and street closures will make driving right up to the route very difficult. Public transportion is highly recommended. Visit transitchicago.com for route-planning tools and route updates. Do I need tickets to the Parade? The Parade is a free public event, open to all. No tickets needed! Will parade participants hand out free stuff to the crowd? Some might! But keep in mind that participants are not allowed to throw things out to the crowd. Likewise, spectators should never throw items at the parade participants. There will be barriers set up along the route separating the spectator area from the street. Spectators should never run into the street to retrieve goodies. If parade participants are handing out items, they will walk over to the spectator area to do so. Can I bring my pet to the Parade? Some people do. But keep in mind that the parade route is crowded, noisy, and full of colorful and glittery distractions. If you have a nervous pup, probably best to leave them safe at home. Pets are not allowed in the parade. Can I bring alcohol to the Parade? Open alcohol containers are prohibited. Police and additional security teams will be enforcing this policy and fines can be up to $1000 dollars or more. What items are prohibited at the Parade? Along with the alcohol ban, a number of other items are not permitted at the Parade. Review the complete list below. If you have additional questions, please contact us here . Parade Route The Chicago Pride Parade steps off from Grace and Broadway in the landmark LGBTQ+ neighborhood of Northalsted at 11 a.m. and will then travel the 2-mile parade route south on Broadway; then south on Halsted; then east on Belmont; then south on Broadway; then east on Diversey to Cannon Drive. Street crossing locations: Addison at Halsted, Cornelia at Halsted, Buckingham at Halsted, Briar Place at Broadway, and Wellington at Broadway This year’s theme is Free to Be Proud — a declaration that Pride is about visibility, dignity, resilience, and the freedom for every person to live openly and authentically. We look forward to celebrating with you on parade day. Our Theme Click to view or download the 2026 Chicago Pride Parade route map Accessibility PRIDEChicago is committed to making the annual parade accessible for everyone, including seniors and those with limited mobility. There is a designated viewing area for wheelchair and mobility device accessibility near 600 W. Diversey (Diversey and Clark). This is where the accessible portable restrooms are set-up. Arrive early to secure the best spot. Parade Updates PRIDEChicago will provide parade updates via Bluesky. bsky.app/profile/pridechicago.org Sign-up for our email newsletter to receive regular parade updates. ‬ Prohibited Items Alcohol Bicycles, Scooters Coolers Drones Fireworks Folding Chairs Propane, Propane Tanks Tents, Canopies, or Structures Tripods, Monopos, Selfie Sticks Vending Weapons Safety Tips The Chicago Office of Emergency Management & Communications (OEMC) has provided the following safety tips: Report suspicious activity to 9-1-1 Be aware of your surroundings Have a meeting spot Know your location Know Your Location: If you’re calling 9-1-1 from the Chicago Pride Parade, look up and find the black and white pole markers / location identifiers (photo) to reference your location to first responders. You can also use them if you get separated from your family or friends. Beat the Heat: Participants and spectators should be prepared for extreme heat and severe weather impacts. Stay Hydrated – Drink lots of water, avoid alcohol, caffeine, sodas Wear loose, light, cotton clothing Street Closures The below listed areas will be posted for NO PARKING from 2AM-8PM on Sunday , June 29th 2025: Both sides of Broadway from Irving Park to Waveland Both sides of Halsted from Sheridan to Waveland Both sides of Broadway from Melrose to Diversey Both sides of Diversey from Broadway 100ft west of Clark to Cannon Drive Both sides of Waveland from Halsted to Broadway Both sides of Racine from Wellington to Belmont Both sides of Grace from Pine Grove to Fremont West side of Wilton from Belmont to 3245 N Wilton South side of Cuyler from Clarendon to Broadway Both sides of Sheridan from Sheffield to Inner LSD Both sides of Clarendon from Broadway to Bittersweet West side of Clarendon from Bittersweet to Buena Both sides of Fremont from Irving Park to Sheridan The below listed areas will be posted for NO PARKING from 2AM -9PM on Sunday , June 29th 2025: Both sides of LSD West from Cannon Drive to Diversey Both sides of Cannon Drive from Diversey to Fullerton Both sides of Diversey from Sheridan to LSD The below listed areas will be posted for NO PARKING from 2AM Sunday , June 29th -7AM on Monday , June 30th 2025: Both sides of Halsted from Waveland to Wellington (and at intersection – 200ft in each direction) Both sides of Belmont from 200ft east of Broadway to Racine Both sides of Sheffield from School to Wellington Both sides of Clark from Roscoe to Halsted Both sides of Roscoe from Clark to Elaine Both sides of Wellington from Sheffield to Halsted Both sides of Addison from Broadway to Sheffield Both sides of Aldine from Clark to the east alley of Halsted (720-759 W Aldine) The Pride Parade steps off Sunday, June 29 th , at 11 AM. Parking restrictions will be in effect and strictly enforced starting at 5 AM Sunday morning for the assembly area and parade route. Street closures begin as early as 8 AM. Drivers are urged to carefully read signage before parking. To locate a towed vehicle, please call 3-1-1 or visit this website . As a reminder, if you notice suspicious or criminal behavior or objects, please call 9-1-1 or notify onsite security immediately. Thank you for your cooperation. Transportation The best way to get to the Chicago Pride Parade is by using public transportation, specifically the CTA Red and Brown Lines. The parade route is accessible from these lines, with Red Line stops at Wilson, Sheridan, Addison, and Belmont, and Brown Line stops at Diversey and Wellington. Consider purchasing a 1-Day or 3-Day CTA pass for cost savings and convenience. CTA ‘L’ Train: Red Line: Addison, Belmont, and Sheridan stations are near the parade route. Addison and Belmont stations are expected to be the most crowded. The Sheridan station is not ADA accessible. Brown Line: Diversey and Wellington stations are near the end of the parade route. CTA Buses: Several bus routes serve the area, but be aware of reroutes due to the parade. Check the CTA website for specific route information and any reroutes. Metra: Metra will also offer extra trains and capacity on various lines, especially the BNSF, UP North, UP Northwest, and UP West Lines. Other Options: Taxis, rideshares (Uber, Lyft), and Divvy bikes are available, but be prepared for street closures and limited parking. Parking: Street parking will be extremely limited, and it’s recommended to park far away and walk. Visitors Guide Eat Whether you live in Chicago or you’re visiting, check out these exceptional dining experiences that support the LGBTQ+ community. Drink Whether you’re seeking hidden treasures or iconic landmarks, Chicago offers an endless array of experiences to explore and enjoy. Sleep These establishments are known for their welcoming environments and convenient locations, ensuring a comfortable stay while you Chicago. Pride in Chicago In true Chicago fashion, the city hosts a spectacular array of Pride Month events showcasing the city’s unwavering support for LGBTQ+ Pride. Calendar 2025 Chicago Pride Parade Parade Participants From Emerald City to Halsted Street: AFC’s “Wicked” Float Honors Pride and Legacy June 28, 2025 One of the most-anticipated floats in the 2025 Chicago Pride Parade is Asians and Friends Chicago (AFC), which brings a “Wicked/Wizard of Oz” mashup to the south-bound parade route. Read more Second City Outlaws Saddle Up for 2025 Chicago Pride Parade with High-Energy Country Dance and Inclusive Spirit June 13, 2025 The Second City Outlaws are ready for the annual Chicago Pride Parade on Sunday, June 29, set to deliver the best in country dancing, fun and entertainment throughout two-mile parade route. Read more Dykes on Bikes Roar into Pride, Carrying the Legacy of Chicago Trailblazer Antonia ‘Tata’ Flores June 12, 2025 Antonia “Tata” Flores, a Chicago native who long worked for the Chicago Transit Authority as a bus driver, rode her Harley-Davidson motorcycle along with two friends in the Chicago Pride Parade in 1987. Read more Dorothy Makes Pride Parade Debut, Bringing Lesbian Visibility to the Streets of Chicago June 12, 2025 Dorothy – one of Chicago’s only lesbian bars, located in the West Town neighborhood – is ready for its debut walking the Chicago Pride Parade on Sunday, June 29. Read more Dragons, Pride, and Purpose: Remembering Trans Teen Rowan Shimer Through Art, Advocacy, and Love June 12, 2025 The long-lasting legacy of Rowan Shimer will be on full display Sunday, June 29, in the Chicago Pride Parade. Read more Pride Parade Sparks ‘Unmatched’ Joy for Edgewater Candles, Proud Sponsor of Free Mom Hugs June 6, 2025 Mark Towns and Stephen Pearlman started Edgewater Candles in 2016 and today it’s grown into a full-fledged, prospering small business with three full-time employees – and abundance of pride. Read more Second City Outlaws Saddle Up for 2025 Chicago Pride Parade with High-Energy Country Dance and Inclusive Spirit June 13, 2025 The Second City Outlaws are ready for the annual Chicago Pride Parade on Sunday, June 29, set to deliver the best in country dancing, fun and entertainment throughout two-mile parade route. Read more Dykes on Bikes Roar into Pride, Carrying the Legacy of Chicago Trailblazer Antonia ‘Tata’ Flores June 12, 2025 Antonia “Tata” Flores, a Chicago native who long worked for the Chicago Transit Authority as a bus driver, rode her Harley-Davidson motorcycle along with two friends in the Chicago Pride Parade in 1987. Read more From Emerald City to Halsted Street: AFC’s “Wicked” Float Honors Pride and Legacy June 28, 2025 One of the most-anticipated floats in the 2025 Chicago Pride Parade is Asians and Friends Chicago (AFC), which brings a “Wicked/Wizard of Oz” mashup to the south-bound parade route. Read more Second City Outlaws Saddle Up for 2025 Chicago Pride Parade with High-Energy Country Dance and Inclusive Spirit June 13, 2025 The Second City Outlaws are ready for the annual Chicago Pride Parade on Sunday, June 29, set to deliver the best in country dancing, fun and entertainment throughout two-mile parade route. Read more Dykes on Bikes Roar into Pride, Carrying the Legacy of Chicago Trailblazer Antonia ‘Tata’ Flores June 12, 2025 Antonia “Tata” Flores, a Chicago native who long worked for the Chicago Transit Authority as a bus driver, rode her Harley-Davidson motorcycle along with two friends in the Chicago Pride Parade in 1987. Read more From Emerald City to Halsted Street: AFC’s “Wicked” Float Honors Pride and Legacy June 28, 2025 One of the most-anticipated floats in the 2025 Chicago Pride Parade is Asians and Friends Chicago (AFC), which brings a “Wicked/Wizard of Oz” mashup to the south-bound parade route. Read more Second City Outlaws Saddle Up for 2025 Chicago Pride Parade with High-Energy Country Dance and Inclusive Spirit June 13, 2025 The Second City Outlaws are ready for the annual Chicago Pride Parade on Sunday, June 29, set to deliver the best in country dancing, fun and entertainment throughout two-mile parade route. Read more Thanks to Our Sponsors Partners in Pride As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, PRIDEChicago cannot fulfill its mission of representing and serving the LGBTQ+ communities of Chicago and Illinois without the support of our sponsors and partners. We’re deeply grateful to those that continue to stand with us, year after year. To learn more about partnership opportunities, please email hello@pridechicago.org Parade Facts ATTENDANCE ENTRIES GRAND MARSHALS POLITICIANS SOCIAL IMPACT ATTENDANCE When Chicago Gay Liberation organized its first-ever march on Saturday, June 27, 1970, about 150 people marched from Washington Square Park, known as “Bughouse Square,” to the Daley Center, known as the Civic Center. In 1977, attendance jumped from a few hundred to several thousand. The catalyst was a protest again Anita Bryant, an anti-gay activist, singer, and spokeswoman for the Florida Citrus Commission. More and more people participated and watched as the years went on. After attendance swelled in 2010 and 2011, with some estimating that 750,000 spectators flooded into the Northalsted neighborhood (commonly referred to as “Boystown”), the 2012 parade took a new, extended route designed for more accessibility. (It’s the same route used today.) By 2015, the year the U.S. Supreme Court declared marriage equality throughout the country, an estimated 1 million people watched the Chicago Pride Parade proudly march down North Halsted Street in America’s first gay neighborhood. The crowd estimates (provided by the City of Chicago) have remained at 1,000,000 since 2015. ENTRIES GRAND MARSHALS POLITICIANS SOCIAL IMPACT JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST Sign up to receive news and updates about the Chicago Pride Parade.
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What began as a modest march has grown into one of the largest Pride parades in the United States and one of the world’s largest neighborhood parades. Since 1974, the event has been organized by PRIDEChicago, a dedicated all-volunteer organization that, as of 2024, operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, ensuring its legacy and commitment to the LGBTQ+ community for years to come. More than just a parade, the event symbolizes a celebration of love, an embrace of unity, and a moment to reflect on the progress made in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights. The Chicago Pride Parade continues to inspire millions to stand United in Pride. ![](https://pridechicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Eblast-logo-png-181x300.png) ## Sunday, June 28th at 11 a.m. ## Sunday, June 28th at 11 a.m. ### Let's Get Social ## Quick Tips ![Icon](https://pridechicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Heat-370x208.jpg) HYDRATE Bring plenty of bottled water, sunscreen and a hat or other head covering, and dress lightly because parade day is usually hot and sunny. ![Icon](https://pridechicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Arrive-Early-01-370x208.jpg) ARRIVE EARLY The area along N. Halsted fills in quickly, so arrive early. If you would like to avoid the crowds, it’s typically more open along Broadway, south of Belmont. ![Icon](https://pridechicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Transit-Tip-370x208.jpg) USE MASS TRANSIT Do not drive, parking is basically non existent with street closures, and traffic will be congested. The [CTA](https://www.transitchicago.com/prideparade) is best way to get around. # Frequently Asked Questions [When is the Parade?]() The annual Chicago Pride Parade takes place the last Sunday in June at 11 a.m. [Where is the Parade?]() The Chicago Pride Parade steps off at 11 a.m. from West Sheridan and Broadway (viewing begins at Grace and Broadway), continues south along Broadway, then Halsted, east along Belmont to Broadway, then south to Diversey. (See Map Below) [Who is in the Parade?]() The Chicago Pride Parade features nearly 15,000 participants across 155 registered entries. You’ll see a vibrant mix of celebratory floats, festively outfitted vehicles, performance groups, marching bands, and thousands of revelers on foot. Parade participants represent a diverse cross-section of community organizations, local businesses, and government officials—all gathered to commemorate our history and celebrate the legacy of the fight for LGBTQ+ equality and the freedom to live authentically. [What's the best location to watch the Parade?]() The busiest section for parade viewing is along the Northalsted entertainment corridor (Halsted between Belmont and Addison). Arrive early if you want a spot up close. The section along Broadway from Belmont to Oakdale is a great place to settle in with your friends and watch the parade. Belmont between Halsted and Broadway is another less-crowded area. The corner of Sheridan and Broadway will be closed for staging. Parade viewing begins at Grace and Broadway. [Is there an accessible viewing area?]() The area along Diversey (near Clark) is one of the lessor populated areas of the parade route. Arrive early to secure the best spot. The accessible viewing area and accessible portable restrooms are located near 600 W. Diversey. [Are there public restrooms near the route?]() There will be portable restrooms located all along the parade route. Accessible restrooms will be set up on the sidewalks around 600 W. Diversey. [Are there health and safety stations along the route?]() Medical Areas - Addison east of Halsted - Roscoe east of Halsted - Aldine east of Halsted - Surf west of Broadway Cooling buses, if needed, will be available at the following locations: - Addison west of Halsted - Roscoe west of Halsted - Belmont east of Broadway - Wilton north of Belmont - Waveland between Broadway and Halsted - Belmont westbound between Halsted and Clark [Where can I cross the Parade route?]() Spectator Crossover Locations - Addison & Halsted - Cornelia & Halsted - Buckingham & Halsted - Briar & Broadway - Wellington & Broadway [What should I bring?]() Parade day is usually hot and sunny so be prepared. Wear sunscreen and bring more to reapply if necessary. Bring plenty of water and snacks you can eat while walking, such as granola or energy bars. You might want a hat or other head covering, as the best parade-viewing spots are not in the shade. Remember your wallet with ID and cash for emergency purchases. And, don’t forget to fully charge your phone for both communication and taking photos and selfies. [What should I wear?]() Whatever you want! You’ll see people in costume, decked out in rainbows, covered in glitter, and showing plenty of skin. Just keep in mind the sun and heat, and don’t forget sunscreen. [How can I participate?]() Participation in the Chicago Pride Parade is by application only. The registration process typically begins in March each year. [Sign-up](https://pridechicago.org/newsletter/) for our email list to receive updates. [How do I sign up to volunteer?]() You can help make the annual Chicago Pride Parade a success. Sign-up on our [volunteers page](https://pridechicago.org/volunteer/). [How do I become a sponsor?]() For more information regarding sponsorship opportunities, please visit our [sponsors page](https://pridechicago.org/sponsors/). [How do I secure a media pass?]() We truly appreciate the media’s role in helping share our message of respect, kindness, integrity, and positivity. Please visit our [Media Guide](https://pridechicago.org/media-guide/). [How should I get to the Parade?]() Street parking is limited and the area will be very crowded. If you drive, consider car-pooling, and be prepared to park far away and walk to the parade route. Public transportation offers many options. The following CTA train stops are on or near the parade route: - Red line: Wilson (1 mile north of the parade’s start point, if inclined you can walk back south and avoid the crowded stops), Sheridan (not fully ADA accessible), Addison, Belmont (the most crowded stop) - Brown line: Belmont (the most crowded stop), Wellington, Diversey (near the parade’s end point) CTA buses may be re-routed on parade day. Visit [transitchicago.com](https://www.transitchicago.com/) for route-planning tools and route updates. Ride-share apps like Uber or Lyft may be an option, though keep in mind street traffic will likely be congested. Pick a drop-off location several blocks from the parade route and walk over to the parade route. [Where should I park?]() Parking is limited, and street closures will make driving right up to the route very difficult. Public transportion is highly recommended. Visit [transitchicago.com](https://www.transitchicago.com/) for route-planning tools and route updates. [Do I need tickets to the Parade?]() The Parade is a free public event, open to all. No tickets needed\! [Will parade participants hand out free stuff to the crowd?]() Some might! But keep in mind that participants are not allowed to throw things out to the crowd. Likewise, spectators should never throw items at the parade participants. There will be barriers set up along the route separating the spectator area from the street. Spectators should never run into the street to retrieve goodies. If parade participants are handing out items, they will walk over to the spectator area to do so. [Can I bring my pet to the Parade?]() Some people do. But keep in mind that the parade route is crowded, noisy, and full of colorful and glittery distractions. If you have a nervous pup, probably best to leave them safe at home. Pets are not allowed in the parade. [Can I bring alcohol to the Parade?]() Open alcohol containers are prohibited. Police and additional security teams will be enforcing this policy and fines can be up to \$1000 dollars or more. [What items are prohibited at the Parade?]() Along with the alcohol ban, a number of other items are not permitted at the Parade. Review the complete list below. If you have additional questions, please [contact us here](https://pridechicago.org/our-contacts). ## Parade Route The Chicago Pride Parade steps off from Grace and Broadway in the landmark LGBTQ+ neighborhood of Northalsted at 11 a.m. and will then travel the 2-mile parade route south on Broadway; then south on Halsted; then east on Belmont; then south on Broadway; then east on Diversey to Cannon Drive. Street crossing locations: Addison at Halsted, Cornelia at Halsted, Buckingham at Halsted, Briar Place at Broadway, and Wellington at Broadway This year’s theme is [Free to Be Proud](https://pridechicago.org/theme) — a declaration that Pride is about visibility, dignity, resilience, and the freedom for every person to live openly and authentically. We look forward to celebrating with you on parade day. [Our Theme](https://pridechicago.org/theme) [![Chicago Pride Parade 2026 Route Map](https://pridechicago.org/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Chicago-Pride-Parade-2026-Route-Map-rkukutbj9ekpelvi4xelhsdisrl1j2lalk3lkeyoa8.png)](https://pridechicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Chicago-Pride-Parade-2026-Route-Map.png) [Click to view or download the 2026 Chicago Pride Parade route map](https://pridechicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Chicago-Pride-Parade-2026-Route-Map.png) ## Accessibility PRIDEChicago is committed to making the annual parade accessible for everyone, including seniors and those with limited mobility. There is a designated viewing area for wheelchair and mobility device accessibility near 600 W. Diversey (Diversey and Clark). This is where the accessible portable restrooms are set-up. Arrive early to secure the best spot. ## Parade Updates PRIDEChicago will provide parade updates via Bluesky. [bsky.app/profile/pridechicago.org](https://bsky.app/profile/pridechicago.org) Sign-up for our [email newsletter](https://pridechicago.org/newsletter/) to receive regular parade updates. ‬ ## Prohibited Items - Alcohol - Bicycles, Scooters - Coolers - Drones - Fireworks - Folding Chairs - Propane, Propane Tanks - Tents, Canopies, or Structures - Tripods, Monopos, Selfie Sticks - Vending - Weapons ## Safety Tips The Chicago Office of Emergency Management & Communications (OEMC) has provided the following safety tips: - Report suspicious activity to 9-1-1 - Be aware of your surroundings - Have a meeting spot - Know your location Know Your Location: If you’re calling 9-1-1 from the Chicago Pride Parade, look up and find the black and white pole markers / location identifiers (photo) to reference your location to first responders. You can also use them if you get separated from your family or friends. Beat the Heat: Participants and spectators should be prepared for extreme heat and severe weather impacts. - Stay Hydrated – Drink lots of water, avoid alcohol, caffeine, sodas - Wear loose, light, cotton clothing ![](https://pridechicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Sign-288x493.png) ## Street Closures The below listed areas will be posted for NO PARKING from 2AM-8PM on Sunday, June 29th 2025: - Both sides of Broadway from Irving Park to Waveland - Both sides of Halsted from Sheridan to Waveland - Both sides of Broadway from Melrose to Diversey - Both sides of Diversey from Broadway 100ft west of Clark to Cannon Drive - Both sides of Waveland from Halsted to Broadway - Both sides of Racine from Wellington to Belmont - Both sides of Grace from Pine Grove to Fremont - West side of Wilton from Belmont to 3245 N Wilton - South side of Cuyler from Clarendon to Broadway - Both sides of Sheridan from Sheffield to Inner LSD - Both sides of Clarendon from Broadway to Bittersweet - West side of Clarendon from Bittersweet to Buena - Both sides of Fremont from Irving Park to Sheridan The below listed areas will be posted for NO PARKING from 2AM\-9PM on Sunday, June 29th 2025: - Both sides of LSD West from Cannon Drive to Diversey - Both sides of Cannon Drive from Diversey to Fullerton - Both sides of Diversey from Sheridan to LSD The below listed areas will be posted for NO PARKING from 2AM Sunday, June 29th\-7AM on Monday, June 30th 2025: - Both sides of Halsted from Waveland to Wellington (and at intersection – 200ft in each direction) - Both sides of Belmont from 200ft east of Broadway to Racine - Both sides of Sheffield from School to Wellington - Both sides of Clark from Roscoe to Halsted - Both sides of Roscoe from Clark to Elaine - Both sides of Wellington from Sheffield to Halsted - Both sides of Addison from Broadway to Sheffield - Both sides of Aldine from Clark to the east alley of Halsted (720-759 W Aldine) The Pride Parade steps off Sunday, June 29th, at 11 AM. Parking restrictions will be in effect and strictly enforced starting at 5 AM Sunday morning for the assembly area and parade route. Street closures begin as early as 8 AM. Drivers are urged to carefully read signage before parking. To locate a towed vehicle, please call 3-1-1 or [visit this website](https://webapps1.chicago.gov/vehiclesearch/). As a reminder, if you notice suspicious or criminal behavior or objects, please call 9-1-1 or notify onsite security immediately. Thank you for your cooperation. ## Transportation The best way to get to the Chicago Pride Parade is by using public transportation, specifically the CTA Red and Brown Lines. The parade route is accessible from these lines, with Red Line stops at Wilson, Sheridan, Addison, and Belmont, and Brown Line stops at Diversey and Wellington. Consider purchasing a 1-Day or 3-Day CTA pass for cost savings and convenience. CTA ‘L’ Train: - Red Line: Addison, Belmont, and Sheridan stations are near the parade route. Addison and Belmont stations are expected to be the most crowded. The Sheridan station is not ADA accessible. - Brown Line: Diversey and Wellington stations are near the end of the parade route. CTA Buses: Several bus routes serve the area, but be aware of reroutes due to the parade. Check the CTA website for specific route information and any reroutes. Metra: Metra will also offer extra trains and capacity on various lines, especially the BNSF, UP North, UP Northwest, and UP West Lines. Other Options: Taxis, rideshares (Uber, Lyft), and Divvy bikes are available, but be prepared for street closures and limited parking. Parking: Street parking will be extremely limited, and it’s recommended to park far away and walk. ## Visitors Guide #### Eat Whether you live in Chicago or you’re visiting, check out these exceptional dining experiences that support the LGBTQ+ community. #### Drink Whether you’re seeking hidden treasures or iconic landmarks, Chicago offers an endless array of experiences to explore and enjoy. #### Sleep These establishments are known for their welcoming environments and convenient locations, ensuring a comfortable stay while you Chicago. # Pride in Chicago In true Chicago fashion, the city hosts a spectacular array of Pride Month events showcasing the city’s unwavering support for LGBTQ+ Pride. [Calendar](https://pridechicago.org/events/list/) ![](https://pridechicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Pride-Fest-2024-SMK-005.jpg) 2025 Chicago Pride Parade ## Parade Participants ![Asians and Friends Chicago "Wicked" Float](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) [view](https://pridechicago.org/from-emerald-city-to-halsted-street-afcs-wicked-float-honors-pride-and-legacy/) #### [From Emerald City to Halsted Street: AFC’s “Wicked” Float Honors Pride and Legacy](https://pridechicago.org/from-emerald-city-to-halsted-street-afcs-wicked-float-honors-pride-and-legacy/) June 28, 2025 One of the most-anticipated floats in the 2025 Chicago Pride Parade is Asians and Friends Chicago (AFC), which brings a “Wicked/Wizard of Oz” mashup to the south-bound parade route. [Read more](https://pridechicago.org/from-emerald-city-to-halsted-street-afcs-wicked-float-honors-pride-and-legacy/) ![](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) [view](https://pridechicago.org/second-city-outlaws-saddle-up-for-2025-chicago-pride-parade-with-high-energy-country-dance-and-inclusive-spirit/) #### [Second City Outlaws Saddle Up for 2025 Chicago Pride Parade with High-Energy Country Dance and Inclusive Spirit](https://pridechicago.org/second-city-outlaws-saddle-up-for-2025-chicago-pride-parade-with-high-energy-country-dance-and-inclusive-spirit/) June 13, 2025 The Second City Outlaws are ready for the annual Chicago Pride Parade on Sunday, June 29, set to deliver the best in country dancing, fun and entertainment throughout two-mile parade route. [Read more](https://pridechicago.org/second-city-outlaws-saddle-up-for-2025-chicago-pride-parade-with-high-energy-country-dance-and-inclusive-spirit/) ![](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) [view](https://pridechicago.org/dykes-on-bikes-roar-into-pride-carrying-the-legacy-of-chicago-trailblazer-antonia-tata-flores/) #### [Dykes on Bikes Roar into Pride, Carrying the Legacy of Chicago Trailblazer Antonia ‘Tata’ Flores](https://pridechicago.org/dykes-on-bikes-roar-into-pride-carrying-the-legacy-of-chicago-trailblazer-antonia-tata-flores/) June 12, 2025 Antonia “Tata” Flores, a Chicago native who long worked for the Chicago Transit Authority as a bus driver, rode her Harley-Davidson motorcycle along with two friends in the Chicago Pride Parade in 1987. [Read more](https://pridechicago.org/dykes-on-bikes-roar-into-pride-carrying-the-legacy-of-chicago-trailblazer-antonia-tata-flores/) ![](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) [view](https://pridechicago.org/dorothy-makes-pride-parade-debut-bringing-lesbian-visibility-to-the-streets-of-chicago/) #### [Dorothy Makes Pride Parade Debut, Bringing Lesbian Visibility to the Streets of Chicago](https://pridechicago.org/dorothy-makes-pride-parade-debut-bringing-lesbian-visibility-to-the-streets-of-chicago/) June 12, 2025 Dorothy – one of Chicago’s only lesbian bars, located in the West Town neighborhood – is ready for its debut walking the Chicago Pride Parade on Sunday, June 29. [Read more](https://pridechicago.org/dorothy-makes-pride-parade-debut-bringing-lesbian-visibility-to-the-streets-of-chicago/) ![](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) [view](https://pridechicago.org/dragons-pride-and-purpose-remembering-trans-teen-rowan-shimer-through-art-advocacy-and-love/) #### [Dragons, Pride, and Purpose: Remembering Trans Teen Rowan Shimer Through Art, Advocacy, and Love](https://pridechicago.org/dragons-pride-and-purpose-remembering-trans-teen-rowan-shimer-through-art-advocacy-and-love/) June 12, 2025 The long-lasting legacy of Rowan Shimer will be on full display Sunday, June 29, in the Chicago Pride Parade. [Read more](https://pridechicago.org/dragons-pride-and-purpose-remembering-trans-teen-rowan-shimer-through-art-advocacy-and-love/) ![](https://pridechicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Edgewater-Candle-1024x658.png) [view](https://pridechicago.org/pride-parade-sparks-unmatched-joy-for-edgewater-candles-proud-sponsor-of-free-mom-hugs/) #### [Pride Parade Sparks ‘Unmatched’ Joy for Edgewater Candles, Proud Sponsor of Free Mom Hugs](https://pridechicago.org/pride-parade-sparks-unmatched-joy-for-edgewater-candles-proud-sponsor-of-free-mom-hugs/) June 6, 2025 Mark Towns and Stephen Pearlman started Edgewater Candles in 2016 and today it’s grown into a full-fledged, prospering small business with three full-time employees – and abundance of pride. [Read more](https://pridechicago.org/pride-parade-sparks-unmatched-joy-for-edgewater-candles-proud-sponsor-of-free-mom-hugs/) ![](https://pridechicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SMK_PrideParade2024-564-1170x658.jpg) [view](https://pridechicago.org/second-city-outlaws-saddle-up-for-2025-chicago-pride-parade-with-high-energy-country-dance-and-inclusive-spirit/) #### [Second City Outlaws Saddle Up for 2025 Chicago Pride Parade with High-Energy Country Dance and Inclusive Spirit](https://pridechicago.org/second-city-outlaws-saddle-up-for-2025-chicago-pride-parade-with-high-energy-country-dance-and-inclusive-spirit/) June 13, 2025 The Second City Outlaws are ready for the annual Chicago Pride Parade on Sunday, June 29, set to deliver the best in country dancing, fun and entertainment throughout two-mile parade route. [Read more](https://pridechicago.org/second-city-outlaws-saddle-up-for-2025-chicago-pride-parade-with-high-energy-country-dance-and-inclusive-spirit/) ![](https://pridechicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_1644-1080x658.jpg) [view](https://pridechicago.org/dykes-on-bikes-roar-into-pride-carrying-the-legacy-of-chicago-trailblazer-antonia-tata-flores/) #### [Dykes on Bikes Roar into Pride, Carrying the Legacy of Chicago Trailblazer Antonia ‘Tata’ Flores](https://pridechicago.org/dykes-on-bikes-roar-into-pride-carrying-the-legacy-of-chicago-trailblazer-antonia-tata-flores/) June 12, 2025 Antonia “Tata” Flores, a Chicago native who long worked for the Chicago Transit Authority as a bus driver, rode her Harley-Davidson motorcycle along with two friends in the Chicago Pride Parade in 1987. [Read more](https://pridechicago.org/dykes-on-bikes-roar-into-pride-carrying-the-legacy-of-chicago-trailblazer-antonia-tata-flores/) ![Asians and Friends Chicago "Wicked" Float](https://pridechicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/AFC-1170x658.jpg) [view](https://pridechicago.org/from-emerald-city-to-halsted-street-afcs-wicked-float-honors-pride-and-legacy/) #### [From Emerald City to Halsted Street: AFC’s “Wicked” Float Honors Pride and Legacy](https://pridechicago.org/from-emerald-city-to-halsted-street-afcs-wicked-float-honors-pride-and-legacy/) June 28, 2025 One of the most-anticipated floats in the 2025 Chicago Pride Parade is Asians and Friends Chicago (AFC), which brings a “Wicked/Wizard of Oz” mashup to the south-bound parade route. [Read more](https://pridechicago.org/from-emerald-city-to-halsted-street-afcs-wicked-float-honors-pride-and-legacy/) ![](https://pridechicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SMK_PrideParade2024-564-1170x658.jpg) [view](https://pridechicago.org/second-city-outlaws-saddle-up-for-2025-chicago-pride-parade-with-high-energy-country-dance-and-inclusive-spirit/) #### [Second City Outlaws Saddle Up for 2025 Chicago Pride Parade with High-Energy Country Dance and Inclusive Spirit](https://pridechicago.org/second-city-outlaws-saddle-up-for-2025-chicago-pride-parade-with-high-energy-country-dance-and-inclusive-spirit/) June 13, 2025 The Second City Outlaws are ready for the annual Chicago Pride Parade on Sunday, June 29, set to deliver the best in country dancing, fun and entertainment throughout two-mile parade route. [Read more](https://pridechicago.org/second-city-outlaws-saddle-up-for-2025-chicago-pride-parade-with-high-energy-country-dance-and-inclusive-spirit/) ![](https://pridechicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_1644-1080x658.jpg) [view](https://pridechicago.org/dykes-on-bikes-roar-into-pride-carrying-the-legacy-of-chicago-trailblazer-antonia-tata-flores/) #### [Dykes on Bikes Roar into Pride, Carrying the Legacy of Chicago Trailblazer Antonia ‘Tata’ Flores](https://pridechicago.org/dykes-on-bikes-roar-into-pride-carrying-the-legacy-of-chicago-trailblazer-antonia-tata-flores/) June 12, 2025 Antonia “Tata” Flores, a Chicago native who long worked for the Chicago Transit Authority as a bus driver, rode her Harley-Davidson motorcycle along with two friends in the Chicago Pride Parade in 1987. [Read more](https://pridechicago.org/dykes-on-bikes-roar-into-pride-carrying-the-legacy-of-chicago-trailblazer-antonia-tata-flores/) ![Asians and Friends Chicago "Wicked" Float](https://pridechicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/AFC-1170x658.jpg) [view](https://pridechicago.org/from-emerald-city-to-halsted-street-afcs-wicked-float-honors-pride-and-legacy/) #### [From Emerald City to Halsted Street: AFC’s “Wicked” Float Honors Pride and Legacy](https://pridechicago.org/from-emerald-city-to-halsted-street-afcs-wicked-float-honors-pride-and-legacy/) June 28, 2025 One of the most-anticipated floats in the 2025 Chicago Pride Parade is Asians and Friends Chicago (AFC), which brings a “Wicked/Wizard of Oz” mashup to the south-bound parade route. [Read more](https://pridechicago.org/from-emerald-city-to-halsted-street-afcs-wicked-float-honors-pride-and-legacy/) ![](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) [view](https://pridechicago.org/second-city-outlaws-saddle-up-for-2025-chicago-pride-parade-with-high-energy-country-dance-and-inclusive-spirit/) #### [Second City Outlaws Saddle Up for 2025 Chicago Pride Parade with High-Energy Country Dance and Inclusive Spirit](https://pridechicago.org/second-city-outlaws-saddle-up-for-2025-chicago-pride-parade-with-high-energy-country-dance-and-inclusive-spirit/) June 13, 2025 The Second City Outlaws are ready for the annual Chicago Pride Parade on Sunday, June 29, set to deliver the best in country dancing, fun and entertainment throughout two-mile parade route. 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We’re deeply grateful to those that continue to stand with us, year after year. To learn more about partnership opportunities, please email [hello@pridechicago.org](mailto:hello@pridechicago.org) ## Parade Facts ATTENDANCE ENTRIES GRAND MARSHALS POLITICIANS SOCIAL IMPACT ATTENDANCE When Chicago Gay Liberation organized its first-ever march on Saturday, June 27, 1970, about 150 people marched from Washington Square Park, known as “Bughouse Square,” to the Daley Center, known as the Civic Center. In 1977, attendance jumped from a few hundred to several thousand. The catalyst was a protest again Anita Bryant, an anti-gay activist, singer, and spokeswoman for the Florida Citrus Commission. More and more people participated and watched as the years went on. After attendance swelled in 2010 and 2011, with some estimating that 750,000 spectators flooded into the Northalsted neighborhood (commonly referred to as “Boystown”), the 2012 parade took a new, extended route designed for more accessibility. (It’s the same route used today.) By 2015, the year the U.S. Supreme Court declared marriage equality throughout the country, an estimated 1 million people watched the Chicago Pride Parade proudly march down North Halsted Street in America’s first gay neighborhood. The crowd estimates (provided by the City of Chicago) have remained at 1,000,000 since 2015. ENTRIES The Gay and Lesbian Pride Parade continued to grow in the ’70s and ’80s, promoting visibility for the LGBTQ+ community and eventually gaining the support of many local politicians and businesses. Today, one of the largest contingencies in the Chicago Pride Parade is the Chicago Council of Welcoming Churches. Over 95% of the corporate entries in the parade are represented by the company’s LGBTQ+ Business Resource Group or Employee Resource Group. All of Chicago’s major sports teams have appeared in the parade, including the Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Cubs, Chicago Fire, Chicago Bulls, and Chicago White Sox. In 2010, the Stanley Cup became the first major professional sports trophy ever to ride in a pride parade. Then-Blackhawks defenseman Brent Sopel brought the cup onto the Chicago Gay Hockey Association’s float as an honor to Brendan Burke, the late son of Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke, who died in a car accident earlier that year two months after coming out. GRAND MARSHALS PRIDEChicago has hosted numerous grand marshals from the world of sports, music, film, and TV. Some of the grand marshals include: John Amaechi (2007), Eric Alva (2008), Billy Bean (2003), Alexandra Billings (2009), Orlando Cruz (2018), Wilson Cruz (2005), Lea Delaria (2017), Wade Davis (2013), Fortune Feimster (2019), Ty Herndon (2015), Greg Louganis (1999), Chuck Panozzo (2002), Monica Raymund (2016), Fernanda Rocha (2011), Will Sheridan (2014), George Takei (2006), Esera Tuaolo (2004), Evan Wolfson (2012), Chely Wright (2010), and many others. “The richness of our communities, our cities, and our nation lies in recognizing and celebrating our diversity. That diversity is not only in our various ethnicity and cultures, but also in the diversity of our sexual orientations. We all contribute, each in our own way, to the strength, vitality, and the well being of our society,” Takei [told GoPride.com](https://chicago.gopride.com/news/article.cfm/articleid/I99409) prior to the parade. In 2019, PRIDEChicago announced changes to the grand marshal selection. For the first time there was an Honorary Grand Marshal, plus a Youth Grand Marshal, several Legacy Grand Marshals and an Organizational Grand Marshal. POLITICIANS Chicago has long been a hub of LGBTQ+ life and culture and advocacy for equal rights. Chicago Mayor Jane Byrne, the first woman elected mayor in Chicago, proclaimed the first Gay Pride Parade Day in the city in 1981. After losing re-election, Byrne marched in the 1984 Chicago Pride Parade as a thank-you to the gay community for their support. Until then, only two local politicians had marched in the parade. Following Byrne, more and more elected officials began contacting PRIDEChicago to register, starting a political tradition that continues today. In 1989, Richard M. Daley became the first sitting Chicago mayor to participate in the parade. “I think it is important for me to take part in this parade to show my support of the gay community, which I believe has contributed to a better quality of life in this city,” Daley told the Chicago Sun-Times. In 1997, Daley officially designated the section of North Halsted from Grace Street to Belmont as the first official gay neighborhood in the U.S. The Chicago Pride Parade proudly marches down North Halsted Street to this day. SOCIAL IMPACT Chicago hosted the first Gay Pride Parade in the United States on Saturday, June 27, 1970. And ever since, the social character of Chicago has been significantly shaped by the parade, which highlights the city’s openness and inclusivity. Through the years the parade has addressed such issues as the HIV/AIDS crisis, same-sex marriage, transgender rights, homelessness among LGBTQ+ youth, and inequality. In the early 1980s, the HIV/AIDS pandemic was beginning to emerge, and it had a significant impact on the gay community. The parade provided an invaluable venue for education and activism. Today, with over a million in attendance each year, the parade boosts the local economy and continues to have a social impact, establishing Chicago as a city that values and celebrates diversity. Learn about more of Chicago’s LGBTQ+ history in WTTW’s documentary [Out & Proud in Chicago](https://video.wttw.com/video/wttw-documentaries-out-proud-chicago/), narrated by Jane Lynch. #### JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST Sign up to receive news and updates about the Chicago Pride Parade. ##### About PRIDEChicago PRIDEChicago is a volunteer-powered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. 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Readable Markdown	Free to Be Proud ## 2026 Chicago Pride Parade For over 50 years, the iconic Chicago Pride Parade has been the treasured centerpiece of the city’s month-long Pride celebrations, bringing vibrant energy and joyous festivities to the Lakeview and Lincoln Park neighborhoods on the last Sunday of June each year. What began as a modest march has grown into one of the largest Pride parades in the United States and one of the world’s largest neighborhood parades. Since 1974, the event has been organized by PRIDEChicago, a dedicated all-volunteer organization that, as of 2024, operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, ensuring its legacy and commitment to the LGBTQ+ community for years to come. More than just a parade, the event symbolizes a celebration of love, an embrace of unity, and a moment to reflect on the progress made in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights. The Chicago Pride Parade continues to inspire millions to stand United in Pride. ![](https://pridechicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Eblast-logo-png-181x300.png) Sunday, June 28th at 11 a.m. Sunday, June 28th at 11 a.m. Let's Get Social Quick Tips ![Icon](https://pridechicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Heat-370x208.jpg) HYDRATE Bring plenty of bottled water, sunscreen and a hat or other head covering, and dress lightly because parade day is usually hot and sunny. ![Icon](https://pridechicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Arrive-Early-01-370x208.jpg) ARRIVE EARLY The area along N. Halsted fills in quickly, so arrive early. If you would like to avoid the crowds, it’s typically more open along Broadway, south of Belmont. ![Icon](https://pridechicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Transit-Tip-370x208.jpg) USE MASS TRANSIT Do not drive, parking is basically non existent with street closures, and traffic will be congested. The [CTA](https://www.transitchicago.com/prideparade) is best way to get around. Frequently Asked Questions [When is the Parade?]() The annual Chicago Pride Parade takes place the last Sunday in June at 11 a.m. [Where is the Parade?]() The Chicago Pride Parade steps off at 11 a.m. from West Sheridan and Broadway (viewing begins at Grace and Broadway), continues south along Broadway, then Halsted, east along Belmont to Broadway, then south to Diversey. (See Map Below) [Who is in the Parade?]() The Chicago Pride Parade features nearly 15,000 participants across 155 registered entries. You’ll see a vibrant mix of celebratory floats, festively outfitted vehicles, performance groups, marching bands, and thousands of revelers on foot. Parade participants represent a diverse cross-section of community organizations, local businesses, and government officials—all gathered to commemorate our history and celebrate the legacy of the fight for LGBTQ+ equality and the freedom to live authentically. [What's the best location to watch the Parade?]() The busiest section for parade viewing is along the Northalsted entertainment corridor (Halsted between Belmont and Addison). Arrive early if you want a spot up close. The section along Broadway from Belmont to Oakdale is a great place to settle in with your friends and watch the parade. Belmont between Halsted and Broadway is another less-crowded area. The corner of Sheridan and Broadway will be closed for staging. Parade viewing begins at Grace and Broadway. [Is there an accessible viewing area?]() The area along Diversey (near Clark) is one of the lessor populated areas of the parade route. Arrive early to secure the best spot. The accessible viewing area and accessible portable restrooms are located near 600 W. Diversey. [Are there public restrooms near the route?]() There will be portable restrooms located all along the parade route. Accessible restrooms will be set up on the sidewalks around 600 W. Diversey. [Are there health and safety stations along the route?]() Medical Areas - Addison east of Halsted - Roscoe east of Halsted - Aldine east of Halsted - Surf west of Broadway Cooling buses, if needed, will be available at the following locations: - Addison west of Halsted - Roscoe west of Halsted - Belmont east of Broadway - Wilton north of Belmont - Waveland between Broadway and Halsted - Belmont westbound between Halsted and Clark [Where can I cross the Parade route?]() Spectator Crossover Locations - Addison & Halsted - Cornelia & Halsted - Buckingham & Halsted - Briar & Broadway - Wellington & Broadway [What should I bring?]() Parade day is usually hot and sunny so be prepared. Wear sunscreen and bring more to reapply if necessary. Bring plenty of water and snacks you can eat while walking, such as granola or energy bars. You might want a hat or other head covering, as the best parade-viewing spots are not in the shade. Remember your wallet with ID and cash for emergency purchases. And, don’t forget to fully charge your phone for both communication and taking photos and selfies. [What should I wear?]() Whatever you want! You’ll see people in costume, decked out in rainbows, covered in glitter, and showing plenty of skin. Just keep in mind the sun and heat, and don’t forget sunscreen. [How can I participate?]() Participation in the Chicago Pride Parade is by application only. The registration process typically begins in March each year. [Sign-up](https://pridechicago.org/newsletter/) for our email list to receive updates. [How do I sign up to volunteer?]() You can help make the annual Chicago Pride Parade a success. Sign-up on our [volunteers page](https://pridechicago.org/volunteer/). [How do I become a sponsor?]() For more information regarding sponsorship opportunities, please visit our [sponsors page](https://pridechicago.org/sponsors/). [How do I secure a media pass?]() We truly appreciate the media’s role in helping share our message of respect, kindness, integrity, and positivity. Please visit our [Media Guide](https://pridechicago.org/media-guide/). [How should I get to the Parade?]() Street parking is limited and the area will be very crowded. If you drive, consider car-pooling, and be prepared to park far away and walk to the parade route. Public transportation offers many options. The following CTA train stops are on or near the parade route: - Red line: Wilson (1 mile north of the parade’s start point, if inclined you can walk back south and avoid the crowded stops), Sheridan (not fully ADA accessible), Addison, Belmont (the most crowded stop) - Brown line: Belmont (the most crowded stop), Wellington, Diversey (near the parade’s end point) CTA buses may be re-routed on parade day. Visit [transitchicago.com](https://www.transitchicago.com/) for route-planning tools and route updates. Ride-share apps like Uber or Lyft may be an option, though keep in mind street traffic will likely be congested. Pick a drop-off location several blocks from the parade route and walk over to the parade route. [Where should I park?]() Parking is limited, and street closures will make driving right up to the route very difficult. Public transportion is highly recommended. Visit [transitchicago.com](https://www.transitchicago.com/) for route-planning tools and route updates. [Do I need tickets to the Parade?]() The Parade is a free public event, open to all. No tickets needed\! [Will parade participants hand out free stuff to the crowd?]() Some might! But keep in mind that participants are not allowed to throw things out to the crowd. Likewise, spectators should never throw items at the parade participants. There will be barriers set up along the route separating the spectator area from the street. Spectators should never run into the street to retrieve goodies. If parade participants are handing out items, they will walk over to the spectator area to do so. [Can I bring my pet to the Parade?]() Some people do. But keep in mind that the parade route is crowded, noisy, and full of colorful and glittery distractions. If you have a nervous pup, probably best to leave them safe at home. Pets are not allowed in the parade. [Can I bring alcohol to the Parade?]() Open alcohol containers are prohibited. Police and additional security teams will be enforcing this policy and fines can be up to \$1000 dollars or more. [What items are prohibited at the Parade?]() Along with the alcohol ban, a number of other items are not permitted at the Parade. Review the complete list below. If you have additional questions, please [contact us here](https://pridechicago.org/our-contacts). Parade Route The Chicago Pride Parade steps off from Grace and Broadway in the landmark LGBTQ+ neighborhood of Northalsted at 11 a.m. and will then travel the 2-mile parade route south on Broadway; then south on Halsted; then east on Belmont; then south on Broadway; then east on Diversey to Cannon Drive. Street crossing locations: Addison at Halsted, Cornelia at Halsted, Buckingham at Halsted, Briar Place at Broadway, and Wellington at Broadway This year’s theme is [Free to Be Proud](https://pridechicago.org/theme) — a declaration that Pride is about visibility, dignity, resilience, and the freedom for every person to live openly and authentically. We look forward to celebrating with you on parade day. [Our Theme](https://pridechicago.org/theme) [![Chicago Pride Parade 2026 Route Map](https://pridechicago.org/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Chicago-Pride-Parade-2026-Route-Map-rkukutbj9ekpelvi4xelhsdisrl1j2lalk3lkeyoa8.png)](https://pridechicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Chicago-Pride-Parade-2026-Route-Map.png) [Click to view or download the 2026 Chicago Pride Parade route map](https://pridechicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Chicago-Pride-Parade-2026-Route-Map.png) Accessibility PRIDEChicago is committed to making the annual parade accessible for everyone, including seniors and those with limited mobility. There is a designated viewing area for wheelchair and mobility device accessibility near 600 W. Diversey (Diversey and Clark). This is where the accessible portable restrooms are set-up. Arrive early to secure the best spot. Parade Updates PRIDEChicago will provide parade updates via Bluesky. [bsky.app/profile/pridechicago.org](https://bsky.app/profile/pridechicago.org) Sign-up for our [email newsletter](https://pridechicago.org/newsletter/) to receive regular parade updates. ‬ Prohibited Items - Alcohol - Bicycles, Scooters - Coolers - Drones - Fireworks - Folding Chairs - Propane, Propane Tanks - Tents, Canopies, or Structures - Tripods, Monopos, Selfie Sticks - Vending - Weapons Safety Tips The Chicago Office of Emergency Management & Communications (OEMC) has provided the following safety tips: - Report suspicious activity to 9-1-1 - Be aware of your surroundings - Have a meeting spot - Know your location Know Your Location: If you’re calling 9-1-1 from the Chicago Pride Parade, look up and find the black and white pole markers / location identifiers (photo) to reference your location to first responders. You can also use them if you get separated from your family or friends. Beat the Heat: Participants and spectators should be prepared for extreme heat and severe weather impacts. - Stay Hydrated – Drink lots of water, avoid alcohol, caffeine, sodas - Wear loose, light, cotton clothing ![](https://pridechicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Sign-288x493.png) Street Closures The below listed areas will be posted for NO PARKING from 2AM-8PM on Sunday, June 29th 2025: - Both sides of Broadway from Irving Park to Waveland - Both sides of Halsted from Sheridan to Waveland - Both sides of Broadway from Melrose to Diversey - Both sides of Diversey from Broadway 100ft west of Clark to Cannon Drive - Both sides of Waveland from Halsted to Broadway - Both sides of Racine from Wellington to Belmont - Both sides of Grace from Pine Grove to Fremont - West side of Wilton from Belmont to 3245 N Wilton - South side of Cuyler from Clarendon to Broadway - Both sides of Sheridan from Sheffield to Inner LSD - Both sides of Clarendon from Broadway to Bittersweet - West side of Clarendon from Bittersweet to Buena - Both sides of Fremont from Irving Park to Sheridan The below listed areas will be posted for NO PARKING from 2AM\-9PM on Sunday, June 29th 2025: - Both sides of LSD West from Cannon Drive to Diversey - Both sides of Cannon Drive from Diversey to Fullerton - Both sides of Diversey from Sheridan to LSD The below listed areas will be posted for NO PARKING from 2AM Sunday, June 29th\-7AM on Monday, June 30th 2025: - Both sides of Halsted from Waveland to Wellington (and at intersection – 200ft in each direction) - Both sides of Belmont from 200ft east of Broadway to Racine - Both sides of Sheffield from School to Wellington - Both sides of Clark from Roscoe to Halsted - Both sides of Roscoe from Clark to Elaine - Both sides of Wellington from Sheffield to Halsted - Both sides of Addison from Broadway to Sheffield - Both sides of Aldine from Clark to the east alley of Halsted (720-759 W Aldine) The Pride Parade steps off Sunday, June 29th, at 11 AM. Parking restrictions will be in effect and strictly enforced starting at 5 AM Sunday morning for the assembly area and parade route. Street closures begin as early as 8 AM. Drivers are urged to carefully read signage before parking. To locate a towed vehicle, please call 3-1-1 or [visit this website](https://webapps1.chicago.gov/vehiclesearch/). As a reminder, if you notice suspicious or criminal behavior or objects, please call 9-1-1 or notify onsite security immediately. Thank you for your cooperation. Transportation The best way to get to the Chicago Pride Parade is by using public transportation, specifically the CTA Red and Brown Lines. The parade route is accessible from these lines, with Red Line stops at Wilson, Sheridan, Addison, and Belmont, and Brown Line stops at Diversey and Wellington. Consider purchasing a 1-Day or 3-Day CTA pass for cost savings and convenience. CTA ‘L’ Train: - Red Line: Addison, Belmont, and Sheridan stations are near the parade route. Addison and Belmont stations are expected to be the most crowded. The Sheridan station is not ADA accessible. - Brown Line: Diversey and Wellington stations are near the end of the parade route. CTA Buses: Several bus routes serve the area, but be aware of reroutes due to the parade. Check the CTA website for specific route information and any reroutes. Metra: Metra will also offer extra trains and capacity on various lines, especially the BNSF, UP North, UP Northwest, and UP West Lines. Other Options: Taxis, rideshares (Uber, Lyft), and Divvy bikes are available, but be prepared for street closures and limited parking. Parking: Street parking will be extremely limited, and it’s recommended to park far away and walk. Visitors Guide #### Eat Whether you live in Chicago or you’re visiting, check out these exceptional dining experiences that support the LGBTQ+ community. #### Drink Whether you’re seeking hidden treasures or iconic landmarks, Chicago offers an endless array of experiences to explore and enjoy. #### Sleep These establishments are known for their welcoming environments and convenient locations, ensuring a comfortable stay while you Chicago. Pride in Chicago In true Chicago fashion, the city hosts a spectacular array of Pride Month events showcasing the city’s unwavering support for LGBTQ+ Pride. [Calendar](https://pridechicago.org/events/list/) ![](https://pridechicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Pride-Fest-2024-SMK-005.jpg) 2025 Chicago Pride Parade ## Parade Participants ![Asians and Friends Chicago "Wicked" Float](https://pridechicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/AFC-1170x658.jpg) #### [From Emerald City to Halsted Street: AFC’s “Wicked” Float Honors Pride and Legacy](https://pridechicago.org/from-emerald-city-to-halsted-street-afcs-wicked-float-honors-pride-and-legacy/) June 28, 2025 One of the most-anticipated floats in the 2025 Chicago Pride Parade is Asians and Friends Chicago (AFC), which brings a “Wicked/Wizard of Oz” mashup to the south-bound parade route. [Read more](https://pridechicago.org/from-emerald-city-to-halsted-street-afcs-wicked-float-honors-pride-and-legacy/) ![](https://pridechicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SMK_PrideParade2024-564-1170x658.jpg) #### [Second City Outlaws Saddle Up for 2025 Chicago Pride Parade with High-Energy Country Dance and Inclusive Spirit](https://pridechicago.org/second-city-outlaws-saddle-up-for-2025-chicago-pride-parade-with-high-energy-country-dance-and-inclusive-spirit/) June 13, 2025 The Second City Outlaws are ready for the annual Chicago Pride Parade on Sunday, June 29, set to deliver the best in country dancing, fun and entertainment throughout two-mile parade route. [Read more](https://pridechicago.org/second-city-outlaws-saddle-up-for-2025-chicago-pride-parade-with-high-energy-country-dance-and-inclusive-spirit/) ![](https://pridechicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_1644-1080x658.jpg) #### [Dykes on Bikes Roar into Pride, Carrying the Legacy of Chicago Trailblazer Antonia ‘Tata’ Flores](https://pridechicago.org/dykes-on-bikes-roar-into-pride-carrying-the-legacy-of-chicago-trailblazer-antonia-tata-flores/) June 12, 2025 Antonia “Tata” Flores, a Chicago native who long worked for the Chicago Transit Authority as a bus driver, rode her Harley-Davidson motorcycle along with two friends in the Chicago Pride Parade in 1987. [Read more](https://pridechicago.org/dykes-on-bikes-roar-into-pride-carrying-the-legacy-of-chicago-trailblazer-antonia-tata-flores/) ![](https://pridechicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/web-08247-1170x658.jpg) #### [Dorothy Makes Pride Parade Debut, Bringing Lesbian Visibility to the Streets of Chicago](https://pridechicago.org/dorothy-makes-pride-parade-debut-bringing-lesbian-visibility-to-the-streets-of-chicago/) June 12, 2025 Dorothy – one of Chicago’s only lesbian bars, located in the West Town neighborhood – is ready for its debut walking the Chicago Pride Parade on Sunday, June 29. [Read more](https://pridechicago.org/dorothy-makes-pride-parade-debut-bringing-lesbian-visibility-to-the-streets-of-chicago/) ![](https://pridechicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_7351-1170x658.jpeg) #### [Dragons, Pride, and Purpose: Remembering Trans Teen Rowan Shimer Through Art, Advocacy, and Love](https://pridechicago.org/dragons-pride-and-purpose-remembering-trans-teen-rowan-shimer-through-art-advocacy-and-love/) June 12, 2025 The long-lasting legacy of Rowan Shimer will be on full display Sunday, June 29, in the Chicago Pride Parade. [Read more](https://pridechicago.org/dragons-pride-and-purpose-remembering-trans-teen-rowan-shimer-through-art-advocacy-and-love/) ![](https://pridechicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Edgewater-Candle-1024x658.png) #### [Pride Parade Sparks ‘Unmatched’ Joy for Edgewater Candles, Proud Sponsor of Free Mom Hugs](https://pridechicago.org/pride-parade-sparks-unmatched-joy-for-edgewater-candles-proud-sponsor-of-free-mom-hugs/) June 6, 2025 Mark Towns and Stephen Pearlman started Edgewater Candles in 2016 and today it’s grown into a full-fledged, prospering small business with three full-time employees – and abundance of pride. [Read more](https://pridechicago.org/pride-parade-sparks-unmatched-joy-for-edgewater-candles-proud-sponsor-of-free-mom-hugs/) ![](https://pridechicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SMK_PrideParade2024-564-1170x658.jpg) #### [Second City Outlaws Saddle Up for 2025 Chicago Pride Parade with High-Energy Country Dance and Inclusive Spirit](https://pridechicago.org/second-city-outlaws-saddle-up-for-2025-chicago-pride-parade-with-high-energy-country-dance-and-inclusive-spirit/) June 13, 2025 The Second City Outlaws are ready for the annual Chicago Pride Parade on Sunday, June 29, set to deliver the best in country dancing, fun and entertainment throughout two-mile parade route. [Read more](https://pridechicago.org/second-city-outlaws-saddle-up-for-2025-chicago-pride-parade-with-high-energy-country-dance-and-inclusive-spirit/) ![](https://pridechicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_1644-1080x658.jpg) #### [Dykes on Bikes Roar into Pride, Carrying the Legacy of Chicago Trailblazer Antonia ‘Tata’ Flores](https://pridechicago.org/dykes-on-bikes-roar-into-pride-carrying-the-legacy-of-chicago-trailblazer-antonia-tata-flores/) June 12, 2025 Antonia “Tata” Flores, a Chicago native who long worked for the Chicago Transit Authority as a bus driver, rode her Harley-Davidson motorcycle along with two friends in the Chicago Pride Parade in 1987. [Read more](https://pridechicago.org/dykes-on-bikes-roar-into-pride-carrying-the-legacy-of-chicago-trailblazer-antonia-tata-flores/) ![Asians and Friends Chicago "Wicked" Float](https://pridechicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/AFC-1170x658.jpg) #### [From Emerald City to Halsted Street: AFC’s “Wicked” Float Honors Pride and Legacy](https://pridechicago.org/from-emerald-city-to-halsted-street-afcs-wicked-float-honors-pride-and-legacy/) June 28, 2025 One of the most-anticipated floats in the 2025 Chicago Pride Parade is Asians and Friends Chicago (AFC), which brings a “Wicked/Wizard of Oz” mashup to the south-bound parade route. [Read more](https://pridechicago.org/from-emerald-city-to-halsted-street-afcs-wicked-float-honors-pride-and-legacy/) ![](https://pridechicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SMK_PrideParade2024-564-1170x658.jpg) #### [Second City Outlaws Saddle Up for 2025 Chicago Pride Parade with High-Energy Country Dance and Inclusive Spirit](https://pridechicago.org/second-city-outlaws-saddle-up-for-2025-chicago-pride-parade-with-high-energy-country-dance-and-inclusive-spirit/) June 13, 2025 The Second City Outlaws are ready for the annual Chicago Pride Parade on Sunday, June 29, set to deliver the best in country dancing, fun and entertainment throughout two-mile parade route. [Read more](https://pridechicago.org/second-city-outlaws-saddle-up-for-2025-chicago-pride-parade-with-high-energy-country-dance-and-inclusive-spirit/) ![](https://pridechicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_1644-1080x658.jpg) #### [Dykes on Bikes Roar into Pride, Carrying the Legacy of Chicago Trailblazer Antonia ‘Tata’ Flores](https://pridechicago.org/dykes-on-bikes-roar-into-pride-carrying-the-legacy-of-chicago-trailblazer-antonia-tata-flores/) June 12, 2025 Antonia “Tata” Flores, a Chicago native who long worked for the Chicago Transit Authority as a bus driver, rode her Harley-Davidson motorcycle along with two friends in the Chicago Pride Parade in 1987. [Read more](https://pridechicago.org/dykes-on-bikes-roar-into-pride-carrying-the-legacy-of-chicago-trailblazer-antonia-tata-flores/) ![Asians and Friends Chicago "Wicked" Float](https://pridechicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/AFC-1170x658.jpg) #### [From Emerald City to Halsted Street: AFC’s “Wicked” Float Honors Pride and Legacy](https://pridechicago.org/from-emerald-city-to-halsted-street-afcs-wicked-float-honors-pride-and-legacy/) June 28, 2025 One of the most-anticipated floats in the 2025 Chicago Pride Parade is Asians and Friends Chicago (AFC), which brings a “Wicked/Wizard of Oz” mashup to the south-bound parade route. [Read more](https://pridechicago.org/from-emerald-city-to-halsted-street-afcs-wicked-float-honors-pride-and-legacy/) ![](https://pridechicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SMK_PrideParade2024-564-1170x658.jpg) #### [Second City Outlaws Saddle Up for 2025 Chicago Pride Parade with High-Energy Country Dance and Inclusive Spirit](https://pridechicago.org/second-city-outlaws-saddle-up-for-2025-chicago-pride-parade-with-high-energy-country-dance-and-inclusive-spirit/) June 13, 2025 The Second City Outlaws are ready for the annual Chicago Pride Parade on Sunday, June 29, set to deliver the best in country dancing, fun and entertainment throughout two-mile parade route. [Read more](https://pridechicago.org/second-city-outlaws-saddle-up-for-2025-chicago-pride-parade-with-high-energy-country-dance-and-inclusive-spirit/) Thanks to Our Sponsors ![CBOE](https://pridechicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/SPCBOE-200x200.png) ![Fetch](https://pridechicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SP-Fetch-2-200x200.png) ![Metra](https://pridechicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SP-Metra-200x200.png) ![Nordstrom](https://pridechicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/SP-Nordstrom-200x200.png) ![Smirnoff](https://pridechicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SPSMIRNOFF-200x200.png) ![Ulta](https://pridechicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/SPULTA-200x200.png) ![Wintrust](https://pridechicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SP-Wintrust-200x200.png) Partners in Pride ![Choose Chicago](https://pridechicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SP-Choose-Chicago-B-105x105.png) ![GoPride](https://pridechicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/SquareGoPride-105x105.png) ![Grab Magazine](https://pridechicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/SquareGrab-105x105.png) ![Paterno Group](https://pridechicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/SquarePaterno-105x105.png) ![Robbins Schwartz](https://pridechicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SPrs-105x105.png) ![Special Events Management](https://pridechicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/SPse-105x105.png) ![Steven Koch Photography](https://pridechicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/SP-SMK-105x105.png) ![Supergurl Images](https://pridechicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SP-Supergurl-105x105.png) As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, PRIDEChicago cannot fulfill its mission of representing and serving the LGBTQ+ communities of Chicago and Illinois without the support of our sponsors and partners. We’re deeply grateful to those that continue to stand with us, year after year. To learn more about partnership opportunities, please email [hello@pridechicago.org](mailto:hello@pridechicago.org) Parade Facts ATTENDANCE ENTRIES GRAND MARSHALS POLITICIANS SOCIAL IMPACT ATTENDANCE When Chicago Gay Liberation organized its first-ever march on Saturday, June 27, 1970, about 150 people marched from Washington Square Park, known as “Bughouse Square,” to the Daley Center, known as the Civic Center. In 1977, attendance jumped from a few hundred to several thousand. The catalyst was a protest again Anita Bryant, an anti-gay activist, singer, and spokeswoman for the Florida Citrus Commission. More and more people participated and watched as the years went on. After attendance swelled in 2010 and 2011, with some estimating that 750,000 spectators flooded into the Northalsted neighborhood (commonly referred to as “Boystown”), the 2012 parade took a new, extended route designed for more accessibility. (It’s the same route used today.) By 2015, the year the U.S. Supreme Court declared marriage equality throughout the country, an estimated 1 million people watched the Chicago Pride Parade proudly march down North Halsted Street in America’s first gay neighborhood. The crowd estimates (provided by the City of Chicago) have remained at 1,000,000 since 2015. ENTRIES GRAND MARSHALS POLITICIANS SOCIAL IMPACT JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST Sign up to receive news and updates about the Chicago Pride Parade.
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