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Pride in Buffalo Grove, IL

Buffalo Grove Family-Friendly Pride Parade & Fest is usually first Sunday in June; the 2027 date isn't announced yet. We've mapped 1 Pride event in Buffalo Grove and 14 more nearby (7 festivals, 3 Pride nights, 2 family and youth events). 10 are free. Tap any event for dates, places and directions.

Updated Nov 12, 2026. Events without a confirmed date show the pattern from past years.

Buffalo Grove Family-Friendly Pride Parade & Fest

Family & youth Pride · Buffalo Grove, IL · Free

2027 date TBA All ages

First Sunday in June

Near Buffalo Grove (within 25 miles)

Chicago Pride Parade

Pride parade · Chicago, IL · Free

Date confirmed All ages

20 miSun, Jun 27, 2027

Chicago Bulls Pride Night

Pride night · Chicago, IL · Ticketed

2027 date TBA All ages

24 miUsually a home game in January

Chicago Blackhawks Pride Night

Pride night · Chicago, IL · Ticketed

2027 date TBA All ages

24 miUsually a home game in February

Waukegan Pride Parade & Festival

Pride festival · Waukegan, IL · Free

2027 date TBA All ages

16 miLast Saturday in May

All My Relations Pride Celebration

Pride festival · Schaumburg, IL · Free

2027 date TBA All ages

11 miUsually June (Saturday)

Grayslake Pride Parade

Pride parade · Grayslake, IL · Free

2027 date TBA All ages

14 miUsually the second Sunday in June

Lake County PrideFest

Pride festival · Round Lake Beach, IL · Free

2027 date TBA All ages

16 miUsually a mid-June Saturday

Interfaith Family PrideFest Evanston

Family & youth Pride · Evanston, IL · Free

2027 date TBA All ages

17 miUsually mid-June

Elgin Pride Parade & Festival

Pride festival · Elgin, IL · Free

2027 date TBA All ages

18 miFirst Saturday in June

Oak Park Pride Night Out

Pride festival · Oak Park, IL · Free

2027 date TBA All ages

20 miUsually early-to-mid June

Chicago Cubs Pride Night

Pride night · Chicago, IL · Pride ticket package

2027 date TBA All ages

21 miUsually a home game in June

Chicago Pride Fest

Pride festival · Chicago, IL · $20 suggested donation

2027 date TBA All ages

22 miWeekend before the Pride Parade (third weekend of June)

St. Charles PrideFest

Pride festival · St. Charles, IL · Free

2027 date TBA All ages

25 miUsually early June

Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival

Film & arts · Chicago, IL

2027 date TBA

22 miUsually mid-to-late September (11 days)

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Pride in Buffalo Grove: common questions

When is Pride in Buffalo Grove?

Chicago Pride Parade is Sun, Jun 27, 2027 at Lakeview / Northalsted. Grayslake Pride Parade (usually the second Sunday in June) is also on the calendar.

Is there a Pride parade in Buffalo Grove?

Yes. Chicago Pride Parade (Sun, Jun 27, 2027) and Grayslake Pride Parade (usually the second Sunday in June). Parade routes and step-off times are posted by organizers a few weeks before; check each event's page.

Are there family-friendly Pride events near Buffalo Grove?

Yes. All-ages options include Chicago Pride Parade, Grayslake Pride Parade, Oak Park Pride Night Out and St. Charles PrideFest. Daytime parades and festivals are generally fine for kids; drag shows and late-night parties are usually 18+ or 21+.

Are Pride events in Buffalo Grove free?

10 of the 15 events listed near Buffalo Grove are free, including Chicago Pride Parade, Grayslake Pride Parade and Oak Park Pride Night Out. Some festivals charge a gate fee or sell VIP passes, and drag brunches and Pride nights at venues are ticketed.

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