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12 Pride Events Happening in June 2024 in Chicago for Families

Kids smiling for Pride Month! Photo courtesy of Gallagher Way
Kids smiling for Pride Month! Photo courtesy of Gallagher Way
6/2/24 - By Maureen Wilkey

Chicago's rainbow of families celebrates Pride in June! And when it comes to Pride events for kids, while the big parade in Lakeview may be a little much for young families, there are still plenty of Pride celebrations to enjoy with family and friends who are LGBTQIA+. Kick off the month with an Interfaith festival featuring Flamy Grant in Evanston or a picnic in Buffalo Grove. Celebrate Pride in Lakeview with the Chicago Pride Festival or at a big, family-friendly event at Navy Pier. And read stories about pride in Warrenville or Uptown.

You can also celebrate Pride at home with our list of favorite rainbow-related activities. Happy Pride Month!

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The Lakeside Pride Marching Band photo courtesy of Navy Pier Pride
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Pride Celebrations for Chicago Families

Buffalo Grove Pride Picnic

Buffalo Grove - FREE
Sunday, June 2
The Pride Picnic is the first in a series of Uniquely Us events, that celebrate the community’s diversity. It includes Inflatables, lawn games, and face painters, and a live musical performance from Radio Gaga. A wide variety of food trucks, and beer, wine, and soft drinks will be on hand. READ MORE

First Church of Lombard Annual Pride Fest

Lombard - FREE
Sunday, June 2
Celebrate the LGBTQ+ community with a food truck, live music, activities for children, free giveaways, representatives from area organizations and much more! READ MORE

Interfaith Family Pride Festival

Evanston - FREE
Sunday, June 2
All families are invited to celebrate Pride in Raymond Park with free music, family fun, food, games, and more. Join Evanston's welcoming faith communities to kick-off Pride month. with Flamy Grant, the Chicago Gay Mens' Chorus, Artemis Singers, Actors' Gymnasium, and a youth showcase. This event is open to all ages. READ MORE

Deerfield Library Pride Family Storytime

Deerfield - FREE
June 15
Join Deerfield Library in celebrating Pride Month with family friendly books, songs and fun! This event is appropriate for all ages. READ MORE

Elmhurst Family Pride Fest

Elmhurst - FREE
Saturday, June 22
West suburban families can enjoy a fun, family-friendly, queer-centered celebration at Elmhurst Presbyterian Church. Entertainment will be provided by DJ Ryan Gorey, the Belong Pride Color Guard & Impact Dance Company, Illinois Gay Rodeo Association​, Story Time with Windy City Mermaids and Chicago Celtic Pipe Band. Support LGBTQIA+ businesses and taste a variety of treats from local vendors. Businesses across the suburb will paint their windows with rainbow themes to support the event. READ MORE

Chicago Pride Fest

Lakeview
Saturday, June 22
Chicago Pride Fest® is a two-day street festival the weekend before the Chicago Pride Parade. The 23rd annual Chicago Pride Fest celebrates LGBTQ+ life, culture, and community in Chicago’s landmark LGBTQ+ Northalsted neighborhood. Pride Fest features live music on 3 stages, a Youth Pride Space for teens, best of Chicago drag performance, the Proud Pet Parade with prizes, dance exhibitions, Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus, guest speakers, and over 150 food and merchandise vendors READ MORE

Skokie Pride

Skokie - FREE
Sunday, June 23
Join the Skokie Park District for a family friendly party in the park to celebrate LGBTQ families and individuals! The event includes Showtune Karaoke, CoCo ShoNell & drag story hour, a puppy pride parade, color explosion dance party, community service fair, Magicians, bounce house, face painting, food trucks, games, crafts and more. READ MORE

Uptown Library's Rainbow Family Story Time

Uptown - FREE
Saturday, June 29
Come to celebrate all families for Pride month with Lill. The library staff will foster early literacy skills and have fun with LGBTQ+ stories, rhymes and songs! Story time is followed by open play in the children’s area where kids can build with giant blocks, use puppets, play with toys and make new friends. READ MORE

Warrenville Public Library Family Pride Celebration

Warrenville - FREE
Saturday, June 29
The Bob Walters Commons is the place to be for this family-friendly party filled with colorful fun for Pride Month. Local organizations, including Naper Pride and Youth Outlook DuPage, will be joining in for activities like face painting and lawn games. Enjoy a special performance by the School of Rock Naperville. READ MORE

Navy Pier Pride

Downtown
Saturday, June 29
Chicago's favorite LGBTQIA+ performers will put on a show for Chicago families at Navy Pier throughout the afternoon and evening with music, stories, and dance performances. READ MORE

Family Pride in Jarvis Square

Rogers Park - FREE
Sunday, June 30
This family-friendly neighborhood block party will be held in Jarvis Square. Kids tent, balloon man and DJ's make for a day of fun! Jarvis Square is celebrating its pride and the local community. They are queer & woman-owned and could not be more proud! That is why their Square will be hosting an inclusive mini-pride fest that welcomes all people and all ages. READ MORE

Family Pride Day Featuring The Music of Queen for Kids

Wrigleyville
Sunday, June 30
Celebrate love at Gallagher Way with live music, kids crafts, balloon artists, face painters, a juggler, lawn games and more on Gallagher Way. Rock & Roll Playhouse will present We Will Rock You: The Music of Queen for Kids READ MORE

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