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Charity / Community Event _ 2025
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Get ready to celebrate love, diversity, and inclusion at Navy Pier Pride! This free, full-day event is set to light up Chicago’s iconic lakefront on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Join us for an unforgettable experience filled with live music, captivating performances by local LGBTQ+ artists, and insightful educational programming. It’s a fantastic opportunity to come together as a community, enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, and show your support for LGBTQ+ pride in one of the city’s most beloved destinations.
Navy Pier Pride offers something for everyone, making it a truly family-friendly celebration. Beyond the entertainment, you’ll also find valuable resources from community partners, providing information and support for the LGBTQ+ community and allies. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a powerful and joyous event that champions equality and celebrates the rich tapestry of identities that make Chicago so special. Mark your calendars and prepare for a day of unity and celebration at Navy Pier!
Celebrating over two decades, Back Lot Bash is a cornerstone of Chicago’s Pride Month festivities, offering a vibrant two-day outdoor festival during Pride weekend. Known for its focus on women in music and the LGBTQ+ community, the event brings together local and international artists in a celebratory atmosphere in the historic Andersonville neighborhood. For the 21st annual event in 2025, look forward to performances by JoJo Siwa, The Fly Honeys, PINK Squeeze Band, and more, with tickets available for individual days or a 2-day pass. Beyond the music, Back Lot Bash emphasizes unity, equality, and diversity, supporting various charitable organizations.
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Get ready to celebrate love, diversity, and community at the 54th Annual Chicago Pride Parade! Join us on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at 11 a.m. as the vibrant procession steps off from Sheridan and Broadway. This year’s theme, “United in Pride,” highlights the power of coming together, embracing our diversity, and championing love and equality as one united force. The parade will travel a 2-mile route through the historic Northalsted neighborhood and beyond, culminating in Lincoln Park. Expect dazzling floats, spirited performances, and an outpouring of joy from thousands of attendees.
The Chicago Pride Parade is the grand finale to a month of Pride festivities in Chicago. Before the parade, be sure to check out Chicago Pride Fest on June 21-22, 2025, in Northalsted, featuring live music, vendors, and more. For all the official information about the Chicago Pride Parade, including the full route map and FAQs, visit the official PRIDEChicago website at https://pridechicago.org/.
Get ready for the ultimate Pride Parade after-party at Metro and smartbar! “Pride Parade Queen!” is an all-building event on June 29, 2025, featuring an incredible lineup of DJs including Todd Edwards, DJ Heather, Derrick Carter, Michael Serafini, and Shaun J Wright. Hosted by the fabulous Lucy Stoole and Nico, with guest host Joan Jullian, this 21+ event kicks off at 9 PM and promises an unforgettable night of house and disco to keep the Pride celebrations going strong. Don’t miss out on one of Chicago’s biggest Pride events!
“The pulse-pounding action of NASCAR will return to the streets of Chicago for the third installment of the Chicago Street Race Weekend, July 5-6, 2025. The NASCAR Chicago Street Race will once again bring NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series racing to the same 12-turn, 2.2-mile street course, for a must-see, family-friendly experience in the heart of downtown. Tickets and experiences are currently available. To stay up to date with the Chicago Street Race, fans can subscribe to receive exclusive Chicago Street Race emails, follow @NASCARChicago on Twitter and Facebook and download the NASCAR Tracks App for the latest real-time updates on all aspects of the event.
Multi-platinum, GRAMMY ®Award-winning, Southern rock group Zac Brown Band performs Saturday evening as part of the Busch Light Summer Music Series. Don’t miss out on the soundtrack of the street race right from the start/finish line! *Sunday-only ticket holders will be given access to Saturday’s concert.”
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Get ready to celebrate at the 7th annual Pride South Side Festival! This vibrant event, themed “The Right to Pride,” focuses on the legacy of the LGBTQI+ community, particularly centering Black and Latinx voices, advocacy, culture, and leadership. Join for a day of performances, engaging activations, and opportunities to learn about the critical roles of voting rights and elections in public policy. Don’t miss this empowering and joyful celebration of pride and community.
