Pride takes over Chicago: Where to celebrate this weekend

Chicago's Pride Parade is one of the largest in the country, and it's always a good party.

The big picture: Here are some LGBTQ+ events happening across the city.

🎶 All of Us

• Stop by this two-day celebration for dancing, music and community fun.
• Friday and Saturday 2pm at Grant Park.
• Tickets start at $82.80.

🪩 Pride Month Kickoff Party

• Join Chicago's Lesbian Social Club for a night of dancing and celebration to kick off the weekend.
• Friday 6-11pm at Tao in River North.
• Tickets start at $25.

👟 Proud to Run Pride Race

• Start your Pride weekend strong with a 5K or 10K walk or run.
• Saturday 8am at Montrose Grove 16 in Montrose Harbor.
• Registration starts at $50.

🎡​​Navy Pier Pride

• Head over to the pier to enjoy live music and performances by local LGBTQ+ artists.
• Saturday 10am at Navy Pier.
• Free.

🎨 Pop Up Pride Fest

• Grab the young ones for a day of games, art and a chance to win prizes.
• Saturday 2-6pm at Woodfield Mall in  Schaumburg.
• Free.

🧵 Elk Grove Village Pride

• Stop by for this family Pride celebration featuring arts and crafts, music and performances.
• Saturday 2 pm at Prince of Peace United Methodist Church.
• Free.

🎧 Davelapalooza3

• Jam nonstop to DJs from dusk to sunrise hosted by DJ Davel.

• Saturday 5pm-3am, Sunday 2pm-2am at the Meeting House Tavern in Andersonville.
• Free, but RSVP here.

🌈 54th Annual Pride Parade 

• Don't miss the city's annual celebration featuring floats, music, giveaways and good vibes.
• Sunday 11am-1pm throughout the Northalsted neighborhood. Check out the map.
• Free.

🏳️‍🌈 Pride South Side

• Experience this South Side festival as a celebration of community unity through live performances, music and food.
• Saturday, July 5, 12:30-8pm at the DuSable Museum in Washington Park.

Free, but RSVP here.