Chicago's Pride celebration consists of a packed month of festivities and events, culminating with the Chicago Pride Parade, which traditionally takes place the last Sunday of June.
Chicago Pride Fest takes place along North Halsted St. in the North Side neighborhood colloquially referred to a ‘Boystown’ the weekend prior to the parade.
The Chicago Pride Parade (June 29, 11am)
The 54th annual Chicago Pride Parade steps off at 11 a.m. on Sunday, June 29, from the corners of Sheridan and Broadway ( North) on Chicago's north side.
The parade treks through the north side of the municipality, ending near the intersection of Diversey Parkway and Sheridan Road in Lincoln Park, walking through some of the city's most vibrant neighborhoods.
The annual pride, which started as a protest march in after the Stonewall Riots in New York City, has grown into the city's second-largest parade of nearly entries, typically attracting more than 1 million people to multiple northside neighborhoods, particularly East Lakeview.
Parade Guide and Links
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Pride March NYC: guide to the parade, street closures and best places to watch
New York City's monumental Pride celebrations have a deep and important history in the city. The first march was held in one year after the Stonewall Uprising, and the event has grown into an annual civil rights demonstration. Fast forward to , and a Pride march feels just as important and relevant as it did 55 years ago: Earlier this year, the government erased mention of trans people on the Stonewall National Monument's website.
While many colloquially call the event the Pride Pride, organizers refer to it as The March as a nod to the event’s heritage. After all, the first march was once an unpermitted political protest against anti-LGBTQ+ policies and attitudes.
This year, activists and allies will take to the streets (and later NYC’s same-sex attracted bars) in support of global LGBTQ+ rights at the NYC Pride Parade on Sunday, June In recent years, The March has grown to include more than groups with millions of spectators.
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When is the NYC Pride March?
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Pride Starts Here!
WeHo Pride is the City of West Hollywood’s LGBTQ+ Pride celebration.
For decades, West Hollywood has been home to one of the largest annual Pride celebrations in the world, drawing hundreds of thousands of people each June.
WeHo Pride
Thursday, May 22 – Monday, June 30
WeHo Pride kicks-off on Harvey Milk Day, May 22, with a special event. WeHo Pride Weekend will take place from Friday, May 30 through Sunday, June 1 with OUTLOUD at WeHo Pride, the WeHo Pride Street Equitable, the Women's Freedom Festival and Dyke March, WeHo Pride Parade, and much more!
This year's WeHo Identity festival Arts Festival will receive place from Friday, May 23 through Sunday, May 25 with various events and programming.
Throughout the 40 days from May 22 to June 30, there will be community organization events at various locations.
WeHo Pride offers something for everyone, be sure to check out the events page for more details!
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Friday Night at OUTLOUD
Friday, May 30
WeHo Pride Presents Friday Night at OUTLOUD is free to the public and requires an RSVP to secure complimentary tickets, as event capacity is limited.
Past performers enclose Kesha, Adam Lambe
NYC’s iconic Pride March, which began as an annual demonstration honoring the Stonewall Riots, has evolved into a powerful global symbol of LGBTQIA+ resilience, cohesion and activism.
NYC Pride’s theme for - “Rise Up: Pride in Protest” - honors the legacy of the very first Celebration March in , which commemorated the one-year anniversary of the Stonewall Riots.
Join millions of spectators, our community and allies, marching contingents, game-changing Grand Marshals, local partners and more as we Rise Up and march in defiant advocacy, solidarity and celebration.
For a VIP experience of the Pride March, examine NYC Pride’s Grandstand! This premium, ticketed experience suggestions an unmatched Pride Rally viewing spot with easy stadium-style seating, plus VIP amenities including private restrooms, complimentary food and beverages, live entertainment and more. Purchase tickets now: ?aff=erelexpmlt
Can't join us in person? Revisit the NYC Pride Pride Broadcast & tune in at 12p ET on Sunday, June 29 for the Broadcast!
