Event Dates
From: Saturday, June 27, 2026
To: Saturday, June 27, 2026
Join Navy Pier for a pride filled day, one of the most popular parties in the city during the Chicago Pride festivities.
Join Navy Pier for a pride filled day, one of the most popular parties in the city during the Chicago Pride festivities.
- Stay close to the pier at Lowes Chicago Hotel on North Park Drive, just a short taxi ride to the pride festival. The hotel has a superb rooftop lounge and rooms have city and lake views. The location is perfect for exploring all of Chicago’s top attractions.
Navy Pier Pride
- Next Edition: Saturday June 27th, 2026 – From 10 am to 11 pm.
- Navy Pier Pride Chicago hosts a day and evening-long Pride festival in the city each year.
- Chicago’s iconic lakefront destination hosts the event on the last Saturday of the month.
- Enjoy a variety of performances and fun for the entire family all day and night.
- Experience storytelling, music, dance, and activities Pier-wide with live music in the Beer Garden. Entrance to the event is free of charge.
- The pier is an 11 minute taxi ride to the Gay Bars along N.Halstead Street.
- Stay close to Northalsted and enjoy the Pride Parade at its best. Try the Majestic Hotel on West Brompton, or the Hotel Zachary on North Clark Street. Check out the top 10 hotels in Lakeview for more options.
About the venue
- Navy Pier is the People’s Pier, Chicago’s lakefront treasure, welcoming all and offering dynamic and eclectic experiences through partnerships and programs that inspire discovery and wonder.
- Since its reopening in 1995, more than 180 million guests have come to enjoy the Pier’s 50 acres of unparalleled attractions and experiences. In 2020, Navy Pier continues to evolve into an accessible, year-round centerpiece for Chicago’s diverse arts and cultural treasures.
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Chicago Pride Festivities Kick Off At Navy Pier
Chicago, affectionately known as the “Windy City,” is a must-visit destination for LGBTQ+ travellers seeking a vibrant, welcoming, and diverse experience. The city is home to Northalsted (formerly Boystown), one of the first officially recognized gay villages in the United States. Remember, Chicago has an efficient public transit system, so you’ll have easy access to all the city offers no matter where you stay.
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