Navy Pier Pride

Navy Pier Pride is a free daytime event on Chicago's Navy Pier, run by the pier itself in late June around Chicago Pride weekend. It is for all ages and spreads across Polk Bros Park, the Wave Wall stage and the beer garden, with local LGBTQIA+ performers, DJs, dance and some educational sessions. The 2017 edition was billed as the second, and it included a group wedding for same-sex couples on the South Dock.

The 2026 edition ran on Saturday 27 June from noon to 5pm, the day before the 55th Chicago Pride Parade. It is a calmer lakefront option than the street parties in Northalsted. We couldn't find an attendance figure. The 2027 date hadn't been announced when we checked.