You can also take a cab, Uber, Lyft, or Divvy, but keep in mind there will be road closures. If you’re coming from downtown, take the Red Line ‘L’ train to the Addison stop. You’ll find Chicago Pride Fest on Halsted Street between Addison and Grace. Each year, more than 100,000 revelers flock to the historic gay neighborhood to take part in the festivities, including three music stages featuring popular music headliners, more than 100 arts and crafts vendors, food from local restaurants, drag shows, DJs, dancing, and more. This massive two-day pride celebratio n takes over Northalsted every June. Check out all the best Chicago Pride events in June and beyond. You’ll find the heart of the celebrations in Northalsted (also known as Boystown), the first official gay neighborhood in the country, but festivities take place all over the city. The annual LGBTQ+ celebration takes over the city each June, with street fests, concerts, parties, and a massive parade.
