Chicago Pride Parade – Session 01

Get ready to paint the town rainbow because the 55th annual Chicago Pride Parade is rolling in with its biggest, boldest, and brightest celebration yet. Embracing the 2026 theme Free to Be Proud, this iconic four-mile procession through Northalsted, Uptown, Lakeview, and Lincoln Park features celebrity grand marshals, stunning drag queens, vibrant marching bands, and jaw-dropping floats. Join over a million spectators on the city streets to honor decades of LGBTQ+ history and solidarity while dancing the day away. Grab your spot early along Broadway and Montrose to soak up the phenomenal energy, fierce outfits, and unstoppable community love.