Your events guide to Pride Month in Chicago

With Pride Month in full swing, festivities are taking place all across Chicago. See what LGBT pride events are happening in your neighborhood this June: 

InterContinental Hotel Chicago Pool Party - Friday, June 10

The InterContinental Hotel on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile will host the Dive Into Pride Pool Party on Friday, June 10 from 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Guests are welcomed to the hotel’s iconic 1920s-era pool for an all inclusive-pride bash featuring live DJ sets, creative cocktails and drag performances by RuPaul All Star Naysha Lopez and performer Sasha Fiierce.

Hyde Park Art Center Art of Pride - Sunday, June 11 

The Hyde Park Art Center is partnering with Howard Brown Health and Brave Space Alliance to host the Art of Pride event on Sunday, June 11 from 12 p.m. - 4.pm. The event will feature vendors, live music and pride-inspired artmaking demos.

Lez Meet on the Rooftop - Sunday, June 11

Selva cocktail bar at the Emily Hotel in Fulton Market has teamed up with queer events group Lez Get Together for Lez meet on the Rooftop, an afternoon of sober fun and connection for lesbian, bi, and queer women. Join Lez Get Together from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 11, and enjoy a custom mocktail list, delicious appetizers, tarot readings, art vendors, live music, and more.

Navy Pier Pride - Saturday, June 24

Navy Pier will host a free all-day pride fest on Saturday, June 24, featuring live music, dancing, storytelling and family-friendly activities from 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. View the full schedule. 

Chicago Pride Fest and Pride Parade - Saturday June 17 - Sunday 18; Saturday June 25 

One of the top pride parades in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report, Chicago’s annual Pride Parade will take place on Saturday, June 25, along the North Halsted corridor in Boystown. The parade features a full day of music, dancing, and entertainment.

The parade will be preceded by the Chicago Pride Fest in Boystown from June 17-18. The two day street festival will feature over 150 food vendors, live DJs, drag performances and more.

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