As we begin Pride Month, let's honor the history, resilience, and ongoing fight for equality and inclusion. Pride is a time to celebrate love, identity, and the progress made, while also recognizing the work still needed to ensure a world where everyone can live authentically and without fear. We reaffirm our commitment to fostering a culture of respect, equity, and support for LGBTQIA+ individuals — not just in June, but every day of the year. We honor the voices, contributions, and experiences of our community and acknowledge the barriers many still face.
This month and beyond, let us listen, learn, uplift, and advocate together. Happy Pride!
Events
Tuesday, June 11, 2025
- Pride Flag Raising
at CPkD Headquarters/Park No. 596, 4830 S. Western Ave.
1 - 2 pm
Join ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ Superintendent Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, the District's Flourish (LGBTQIA+) Employee Resource Group, and the ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ for a Pride Flag Raising at the Park 596 Flag Pole! There will be a short speaking program, light refreshments, and the flag will be raised.
Learn more about the Pride Flag Raising at CPkD HQ/Park 596.
Saturday, June 14, 2025
- Lakeside Pride Presents "Brass Buttons"
at Buena Circle Park, 1049 W. Buena Ave.
4 - 5 pm
The Lakeside Pride Brass Buttons is celebrating Pride month with a selection of songs that celebrate the individuality and beauty in everyone.
Learn more about "Brass Buttons" at Buena Circle Park.
- Life OUT Loud: Voices of Pride
at Chase Park, 4701 N. Ashland Ave.
2 - 3 pm
Three friends journey through a gallery filled with stories from LGBTQ folks from the past and present. Together we’ll look back to move forward, gathering inspiration to inform our current choices, and build confidence in our voices.
Learn more about Life OUT Loud: Voices of Pride at Chase Park.
- The Amazing Adventures of 2NBs!
at Lake Shore Park, 808 N. Lake Shore Drive
1 - 1:30 pm
The Amazing Adventures of 2NBs! presents the fantastic adventures (and misadventures) of two ordinary, everyday non-binary bees (played by Maria Tate and Shelley Miller). In a fun, comedic 25 minute show incorporating clown, acro, juggling, contortion, dance and original music in English and Spanish, the 2NBs play sports and dress up, go to school, explore outer space and travel the world, exploring their identities and interests and discovering that there are so many ways to be a bee. The show centers themes of self-expression, curiosity, confidence, acceptance and queer joy, inspiring audience members of all ages to BEE themselves.
Learn more about The Amazing Adventures of 2NBs at Lake Shore Park!
Friday, June 27, 2025
- The Amazing Adventures of 2NBs!
at Donovan Park, 3620 S. Lituanica Ave.
3 - 3:30 pm
The Amazing Adventures of 2NBs! presents the fantastic adventures (and misadventures) of two ordinary, everyday non-binary bees (played by Maria Tate and Shelley Miller). In a fun, comedic 25 minute show incorporating clown, acro, juggling, contortion, dance and original music in English and Spanish, the 2NBs play sports and dress up, go to school, explore outer space and travel the world, exploring their identities and interests and discovering that there are so many ways to be a bee. The show centers themes of self-expression, curiosity, confidence, acceptance and queer joy, inspiring audience members of all ages to BEE themselves.
Learn more about The Amazing Adventures of 2NBs at Donovan Park!
Additional Events this Summer
July 3 | 5 - 6 pm
Yes Ma’am Circus
Skinner Park, 1331 W. Adams St.
July 10 | 6 - 8 pm
Transilience (A Trans Pride Festival)
at Humboldt Park, 1440 N. Humboldt Boulevard
July 11 | 5 - 7 pm
Transilience (A Trans Pride Festival)
Hamilton (Alexander) Park, 513 W. 72nd St.
July 12 | 4:30 - 8:30 pm
Transilience (A Trans Pride Festival)
Gill Park, 825 W. Sheridan Rd.
July 15 | 5 - 6 pm
Yes Ma’am Circus
Dooley Park, 3402 W. 77th St.
July 18 | 5 - 6 pm
Yes Ma’am Circus
Oz Park, 2021 N. Burling St.
July 28 | 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Lakeside Pride Presents "Tiny Bubbles"
Gill Park, 825 W. Sheridan Rd.
July 31 | 4:30 - 8:30 pm
Queer Radical Fair
Ping Tom Park, 1700 S. Wentworth Ave.
August 7 | 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Life OUT Loud: Voices of Pride
Nichols Park, 1355 E. 53rd St.
August 14 | 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Lakeside Pride Presents "Assigned-Brass-at-Birth"
Gill Park, 825 W. Sheridan Rd.
August 15 | 6 - 6:30 pm
The Amazing Adventures of 2NBs!
de Burgos Park, 1805 N. Albany Ave.
August 15 | 6 - 7 pm
Life OUT Loud: Voices of Pride
Vittum Park, 5010 W. 50th St.
September 7 | 2 - 3 pm
Lakeside Pride Chamber Ensemble
Buena Circle Park, 1049 W. Buena Ave.