How to Honor Pride Month 2021 In Chicagoland
Each June, people across Chicagoland come together for Pride month, a weeks-long event dedicated to celebrating, advocating, and advancing the LGBTQIA+ community.
Originally started as an annual commemoration of the Stonewall Riots in New York City, Pride has grown into a huge event in Chicagoland, with parties, rallies, concerts, street festivals, educational opportunities, donation drives, and more events popping up each June. While last year's celebrations and activities were muted by COVID-19 restrictions, live Pride events are returning throughout the city and suburbs in summer 2021 — along with virtual and self-guided events perfect for those wanting to celebrate, reflect, and learn from home.
Interested in what you can do to observe Pride month in Chicagoland? Here are a few events and opportunities to get involved in the city and suburbs:
