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Waukegan Pride Parade & Festival

2027 date TBA All ages

Pride festival in Waukegan, IL. Waukegan Harbor (parade from Lincoln Center, 1201 Sheridan Rd), 55 S Harbor Pl, Waukegan, IL

The 2027 date hasn't been announced yet. Based on past years it's usually last Saturday in May. We'll post the date once the organizers confirm it.

Type
Pride festival
Date
2027 date TBA (usually last Saturday in May)
Hours
Parade 2 PM; festival until about 9 PM
Cost
Free
Last held
May 30, 2026
Ages
All ages / family-friendly

Lake County's kickoff to Pride season, with a parade starting at Lincoln Center and a festival at Waukegan Harbor.

Sources: visitlakecounty.org · lakedems.org · windycitytimes.com

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