PRIDEChicago

About

PRIDEChicago is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Chicago that produces the country's oldest Pride Parade and advocates for LGBTQ+ communities year-round. The organization is unique in being entirely volunteer-run and has been making history since 1970, when the first march was a protest rather than a celebration. Key features include the annual Chicago Pride Parade, Chicago Pride Fest, community events, advocacy initiatives, and year-round programming that honors LGBTQ+ visibility, dignity, and authenticity.