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Updated April 8, 2025

Jun 28, 2025

Navy Pier Pride is a free, full-day event that celebrates diversity, inclusivity and support for the LGBTQ+ community.

Chicago,
Illinois, United States

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Navy Pier Pride 2025

This annual event takes place on Navy Pier in Chicago, one of the city's most iconic destinations, and is a vibrant celebration of diversity, love, and acceptance.

Event Details

Navy Pier Pride is a joyous occasion, where people from all walks of life come together to celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community. There is variety of activities and events for all ages and walks of life. Throughout the day, attendees can explore the pier's many attractions, including the Ferris wheel, the IMAX theater, and the Children's Museum. There are also numerous vendors selling LGBTQ+ merchandise, food, and drinks, making Navy Pier Pride a true feast for the senses.

Navy Pier Features

Get ready for:

  • Show-stopping tunes and performances by Chicago’s own LGBTQ+ superstars.
  • Info-packed educational moments that dive into LGBTQ+ history and activism—because knowing is half the sparkle.
  • On-site resources from amazing community partners ready to support, connect, and uplift.
  • All the feel-good vibes in a space that celebrates queer brilliance in every form.

Why Go

But Navy Pier Pride is not just about having fun. It is also a powerful statement of solidarity and support for the LGBTQ+ community. The event provides a platform for LGBTQ+ organizations to connect with each other and the broader community, to raise awareness about LGBTQ+ issues, and to advocate for equality and justice.

So come one, come all, and join us for Navy Pier Pride, where love, acceptance, and diversity reign supreme. With Lake Michigan as the glittering backdrop and a lineup bursting with heart, soul, and rhythm, Navy Pier Pride isn’t just an event—it’s a love letter to inclusion, joy, and the spirit of Chicago. Let's celebrate the beauty and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community, and let our colors shine bright for all to see!

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600 E Grand Ave
Chicago, Illinois, 60611
United States

navypierinfo@navypier.org

Local number
312 595 7437
Dialing from abroad
+1 312 595 7437


Crowd

  • Asexual
  • Bisexual
  • Drag
  • Gay
  • Intersex
  • Lesbian
  • Queer
  • Transgender

Music

  • Dance
  • Live
  • Lounge
  • Pop
  • Top 40

Dates & Hours

Jun 28, 2025

Saturday
June 28
11 am - 11 pm
 

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