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Navy Pier Pride

Celebrate Pride at Navy Pier with one unforgettable day of free and inclusive entertainment, vibrant performances, music, dancing, and lakefront fun in the heart of Chicago. Join the celebration along the iconic waterfront for a colorful summer experience filled with Pride and community.

Explore the Community Pride Market featuring local LGBTQ+ small businesses and end the day with Fireworks at the Pier.

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Navy Pier Pride marching band performing by the Chicago skyline.

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Choir group performing on stage in front of a crowd at Navy Pier Pride Fest

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Family enjoying Navy Pier Pride festivities with colorful performers.

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People in colorful rainbow outfits posing near the Centennial Wheel at Navy Pier

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Parade participants waving rainbow flags along the outdoor path at Navy Pier

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Guests posing with drag performers in elaborate costumes at Navy Pier Pride Fest

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Performers in vibrant colorful costumes entertaining at Navy Pier Pride Fest

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Small dog with purple-dyed fur peeking out of a backpack at Navy Pier Pride Fest

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Couple dancing together at an outdoor Pride Fest celebration at Navy Pier

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Schedule

Location
Event
Time
11:00AM-11:20AM; 11:30AM-11:50AM
Drag Queen Story Time w/ Chicago Children's Museum
West Stage
12:00PM-1:00PM
Lakeside Pride Marching Band
Ferrara Candy Wave Wall Stage
1:00PM-2:00PM
Chicago Gay Men's Chorus
Ferrara Candy Wave Wall Stage
2:00PM-3:00PM
playOUT! (classical music)
Rhythm Beer Garden Stage
3:00PM-4:00PM
Vogue University with Brave Space Alliance
Rhythm Beer Garden Stage
4:00PM-5:00PM
Bollywood Drag Party
Rhythm Beer Garden Stage
4:00PM-5:00PM
Wave Wall Moves with The Good Girls feat. Lady D, Lori Branch, Vittigrrl
Ferrara Candy Wave Wall Stage
5:00PM-7:30PM
Club Gota On The Pier "Chillona's Pride Variety Show" featuring Chillona, Amira Jazeera, El Brujo, Haley Diamond, Kitty Banks, Louise Gore
Rhythm Beer Garden Stage
5:30PM-10:00PM
Wave Wall Wax with The Good Girls feat. Lady D, Lori Branch, Vittigrrl
Ferrara Candy Wave Wall Stage
7:30PM-10:00PM
Fever Dream: Pier Pride Edition featuring Mo Mami & Special Guests
Rhythm Beer Garden Stage
10:00PM
Fireworks
The Pier

Community Partners

PFLAG Tinley Park/Northern Illinois Council, Brave Space Alliance, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Chicago Children’s Museum, Chicago Stars

Ferrara Candy Wave Wall Stage

Location

Polk Bros Park

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Navy Pier Beer Garden

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Ferrara Candy Wave Wall Stage

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