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Pride in Downers Grove, IL

Downers Grove PrideFest is usually first Saturday in June; the 2027 date isn't announced yet. We've mapped 1 Pride event in Downers Grove and 18 more nearby (9 festivals, 5 Pride nights, 2 parades). 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.

Downers Grove PrideFest

Pride festival · Downers Grove, IL · Free

2027 date TBA All ages

First Saturday in June

Near Downers Grove (within 25 miles)

Chicago Pride Parade

Pride parade · Chicago, IL · Free

Date confirmed All ages

22 miSun, Jun 27, 2027

Chicago Bulls Pride Night

Pride night · Chicago, IL · Ticketed

2027 date TBA All ages

18 miUsually a home game in January

Chicago Blackhawks Pride Night

Pride night · Chicago, IL · Ticketed

2027 date TBA All ages

18 miUsually a home game in February

International Mr. Leather (IML)

Pride festival · Chicago, IL · Ticketed

2027 date TBA 21+

21 miMemorial Day weekend

Oak Park Pride Night Out

Pride festival · Oak Park, IL · Free

2027 date TBA All ages

13 miUsually early-to-mid June

Aurora Pride Parade

Pride parade · Aurora, IL · Free

2027 date TBA All ages

16 miSecond Sunday in June

All My Relations Pride Celebration

Pride festival · Schaumburg, IL · Free

2027 date TBA All ages

16 miUsually June (Saturday)

St. Charles PrideFest

Pride festival · St. Charles, IL · Free

2027 date TBA All ages

17 miUsually early June

Chicago White Sox Pride Night

Pride night · Chicago, IL · Pride ticket package

2027 date TBA All ages

20 miUsually a home game in June

Chicago Sky Pride Night

Pride night · Chicago, IL · Ticketed

2027 date TBA All ages

20 miUsually a home game in late June

Chicago Dyke March

March / rally · Chicago, IL · Free

2027 date TBA All ages

21 miUsually late June (Saturday before the Pride Parade)

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

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

Elgin Pride Parade & Festival

Pride festival · Elgin, IL · Free

2027 date TBA All ages

22 miFirst Saturday in June

Interfaith Family PrideFest Evanston

Family & youth Pride · Evanston, IL · Free

2027 date TBA All ages

24 miUsually mid-June

Pride South Side Festival (Chicago Black Pride)

Pride festival · Chicago, IL · Free with RSVP

2027 date TBA All ages

21 miUsually early July, around the Fourth of July weekend

Naper Pride Fest

Pride festival · Naperville, IL · $5-$75

2027 date TBA All ages

7.4 miSecond Saturday in September

Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival

Film & arts · Chicago, IL

2027 date TBA

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

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Pride in Downers Grove: common questions

When is Pride in Downers Grove?

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

Is there a Pride parade in Downers Grove?

Yes. Chicago Pride Parade (Sun, Jun 27, 2027) and Aurora Pride Parade (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 Downers Grove?

Yes. All-ages options include Chicago Pride Parade, Aurora Pride Parade, Downers Grove PrideFest and Naper Pride Fest. Daytime parades and festivals are generally fine for kids; drag shows and late-night parties are usually 18+ or 21+.

Are Pride events in Downers Grove free?

10 of the 19 events listed near Downers Grove are free, including Chicago Pride Parade, Aurora Pride Parade and Downers Grove PrideFest. Some festivals charge a gate fee or sell VIP passes, and drag brunches and Pride nights at venues are ticketed.

Organizing Pride in Downers Grove?

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