But you can still celebrate Pride this June. With June drawing near, Pride organizers are running out of lead time to prepare for these events in their regular form making late summer dates appear more likely. The annual two-day street festival is usually held the weekend prior to the parade. The Northalsted Business Alliance, which organizes Chicago Pride Fest, is also awaiting guidance from city officials before making any announcements.
“We're cautiously optimistic that we can go forward – maybe a little later than usual - this year.” The parade was cut short due to inclement weather in 2019 and canceled in 2020, marking a first in its 50-year history. “We are waiting for municipal guidance for a late summer/early fall Pride Parade,' Frye said. However, Frye said that date is “highly unlikely” as he awaits approval from the City of Chicago. The application lists the event date as Sunday, June 27. “We need to ensure distance from COVID-19 and give enough time for recovery.” As first reported by, PRIDEChicago applied for a parade permit on March 17 signaling hope for a return in 2021.
“This is not a traditional year,” parade coordinator Tim Frye told. The annual Chicago Pride Parade, traditionally held the last Sunday in June, is likely to be postponed this year as organizers carefully watch the developments associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
