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Pride in Waukegan, IL
Waukegan Pride Parade & Festival is usually last Saturday in May; the 2027 date isn't announced yet. We've mapped 1 Pride event in Waukegan and 5 more nearby (3 festivals, 2 family and youth events, 1 pride parade). 6 are free. Tap any event for dates, places and directions.
Updated Nov 13, 2026. Events without a confirmed date show the pattern from past years.
Near Waukegan (within 25 miles)
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Pride in Waukegan: common questions
When is Pride in Waukegan?
Grayslake Pride Parade is usually held usually the second Sunday in June; it last ran Jun 14, 2026. The 2027 date hasn't been announced yet; we'll post it here as soon as the organizers do.
Is there a Pride parade in Waukegan?
Yes. 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 Waukegan?
Yes. All-ages options include Grayslake Pride Parade, Waukegan Pride Parade & Festival, Lake County PrideFest and Kenosha Pride. Daytime parades and festivals are generally fine for kids; drag shows and late-night parties are usually 18+ or 21+.
Are Pride events in Waukegan free?
6 of the 6 events listed near Waukegan are free, including Grayslake Pride Parade, Waukegan Pride Parade & Festival and Lake County PrideFest. Some festivals charge a gate fee or sell VIP passes, and drag brunches and Pride nights at venues are ticketed.
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