PRIDEChicago is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We are proud to have produced the iconic Chicago Pride Parade for over 50 years. 🌈❤️ https://pridechicago.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/pridechicago.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/pridechicago.org/post/3mjpk767agk2xPride flags are back at @philzcoffee.bsky.social 🌈💜 @sfpride.org #freetobeproud #freetobeseen https://abc7news.com/post/bay-area-based-philz-coffee-reversing-course-adding-back-pride-flags-locations/18900998/17 Apr 2026 18:23 +0000at://did:plc:qrpub66iwi4q6vuqbwzcssls/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjpk767agk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/pridechicago.org/post/3mjfhpshjrs2tVICTORY! The Pride flag will return to Stonewall! 🌈💜 #freetobeproud https://www.advocate.com/politics/national/stonewall-monument-pride-flag-restored13 Apr 2026 18:12 +0000at://did:plc:qrpub66iwi4q6vuqbwzcssls/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjfhpshjrs2thttps://bsky.app/profile/pridechicago.org/post/3mieic6vy5c22Today is Transgender Day of Visibility, and at the heart of our #FreeToBeProud campaign is a simple, non-negotiable truth: Everyone deserves the right to live openly and authentically. freetobe.pridechicago.org31 Mar 2026 15:24 +0000at://did:plc:qrpub66iwi4q6vuqbwzcssls/app.bsky.feed.post/3mieic6vy5c22https://bsky.app/profile/pridechicago.org/post/3mgln7awkp22uInstinct Magazine: “PRIDEChicago just dropped its 2026 theme, and it’s giving bold, back-to-basics energy. This year’s rallying cry from PRIDEChicago? ‘Free to Be Proud.’ Simple. Declarative. No asterisk.” https://instinctmagazine.com/pridechicago-2026 #chicagoprideparade @instinctmagazine.com09 Mar 2026 00:50 +0000at://did:plc:qrpub66iwi4q6vuqbwzcssls/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgln7awkp22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/pridechicago.org/post/3mgjjydjp3c2uIt’s that time again! Daylight Saving Time begins tomorrow, March 8. Don’t forget to move your clocks forward one hour. More daylight means we’re one step closer to summer and the iconic Chicago Pride Parade. ⏰🌈💜 #pridechicago08 Mar 2026 04:47 +0000at://did:plc:qrpub66iwi4q6vuqbwzcssls/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgjjydjp3c2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/pridechicago.org/post/3mg7b26rbes27Free to Be Proud is a declaration of who we are and what we stand for. It speaks to the fundamental freedom every person deserves — the freedom to live openly, love authentically, and exist proudly without fear or apology. #chicagoprideparade #pridechicago https://windycitytimes.com/2026/03/03/chicago-pride-parade-announces-free-to-be-proud-theme-and-community-grand-marshals/04 Mar 2026 02:41 +0000at://did:plc:qrpub66iwi4q6vuqbwzcssls/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg7b26rbes27https://bsky.app/profile/pridechicago.org/post/3mfcghsonsc2s🌈💜 in the Northalsted neighborhood and right along the Chicago Pride Parade route! @northalsted.bsky.social [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 Feb 2026 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:qrpub66iwi4q6vuqbwzcssls/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfcghsonsc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/pridechicago.org/post/3mczr3aaf4c2lMayor Brandon Johnson has appointed Antonio King as Chicago’s Director of LGBTQ+ https://windycitytimes.com/2026/01/22/antonio-king-named-chicagos-director-of-lgbtq-affairs/ @windycitytimes.com @chicagosmayor.bsky.social22 Jan 2026 17:56 +0000at://did:plc:qrpub66iwi4q6vuqbwzcssls/app.bsky.feed.post/3mczr3aaf4c2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/pridechicago.org/post/3mcdjyhtx7k2fPRIDEChicago mourns the loss of Chicago LGBTQ+ activist and political organizer Rick Garcia. @windycitytimes.com @jakewittich.bsky.social https://windycitytimes.com/2026/01/13/breaking-rick-garcia-key-figure-in-chicago-lgbtq-civil-rights-movement-dies/13 Jan 2026 21:51 +0000at://did:plc:qrpub66iwi4q6vuqbwzcssls/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcdjyhtx7k2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/pridechicago.org/post/3mbi3orptfs2bLesbian couple makes history in Cook County's first wedding of 2026 https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2026/01/02/first-wedding-cook-county-melissa-nunez-elizabeth-brenske02 Jan 2026 23:53 +0000at://did:plc:qrpub66iwi4q6vuqbwzcssls/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbi3orptfs2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/pridechicago.org/post/3mbdpdzd7m22kCheers to a new year-louder, prouder, and more united than ever. #unitedinpride #chicagoprideparade01 Jan 2026 06:01 +0000at://did:plc:qrpub66iwi4q6vuqbwzcssls/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbdpdzd7m22khttps://bsky.app/profile/pridechicago.org/post/3mbcwto76ps2hWhat a year it’s been! Chicago truly showed up for Pride. Check out these top ten moments that made 2025 unforgettable! https://pridechicago.org/top-10-moments-that-defined-pride-in-2025/ #chicagoprideparade #pridechicago31 Dec 2025 22:43 +0000at://did:plc:qrpub66iwi4q6vuqbwzcssls/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbcwto76ps2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/pridechicago.org/post/3mbascfb6qk2qThis year wasn’t just a parade — it was a movement. A celebration of visibility, resilience, and belonging. Because Pride isn’t one day in June. It’s the community we build all year long. Thank you for standing with us. United in Pride. #unitedinpride #chicagoprideparade31 Dec 2025 02:16 +0000at://did:plc:qrpub66iwi4q6vuqbwzcssls/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbascfb6qk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/pridechicago.org/post/3mar2anjgxc2jHappy holidays to all who celebrate — and holding space for those who don’t, or who find this season difficult. We wish everyone joy, happiness, and love. ❤️ - Team PRIDEChicago Rooted in Community. Powered by Volunteers. pridechicago.org24 Dec 2025 19:56 +0000at://did:plc:qrpub66iwi4q6vuqbwzcssls/app.bsky.feed.post/3mar2anjgxc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/pridechicago.org/post/3mao3krmvx2248 days remain to double your impact for Pride 🌈 This year was full of powerful firsts for PRIDEChicago! Now, every dollar you give is matched dollar-for-dollar through our United in Pride Match Challenge, up to $5,000. Help power the next chapter of Pride. https://givebutter.com/unitedinpridechallenge23 Dec 2025 15:41 +0000at://did:plc:qrpub66iwi4q6vuqbwzcssls/app.bsky.feed.post/3mao3krmvx224https://bsky.app/profile/pridechicago.org/post/3m6zs5y3ank2uAs of 2:30 PM, we’ve reached 26% of our $5,000 match goal — thank you for supporting visibility, community, and Pride. Now through December 31, every dollar you give — up to $5,000 — will be matched. Your gift goes twice as far! https://givebutter.com/unitedinpridechallenge02 Dec 2025 20:35 +0000at://did:plc:qrpub66iwi4q6vuqbwzcssls/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6zs5y3ank2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/pridechicago.org/post/3m6z4yz4td22vIt’s Giving Tuesday! Every dollar donated today through 12/31 is matched up to $5,000. Double your impact and help keep Pride rooted in community and powered by volunteers. 💜🌈 https://givebutter.com/unitedinpridechallenge02 Dec 2025 14:16 +0000at://did:plc:qrpub66iwi4q6vuqbwzcssls/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6z4yz4td22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/pridechicago.org/post/3m6nfaqhufk2dThis Thanksgiving, all of us at PRIDEChicago are especially grateful for you. As we look ahead to 2026, we’re excited for all we can continue to build together. With your partnership, PRIDEChicago remains a powerful force for visibility, celebration, and community. pridechicago.org27 Nov 2025 22:12 +0000at://did:plc:qrpub66iwi4q6vuqbwzcssls/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6nfaqhufk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/pridechicago.org/post/3m6hp5jnr622fDouble your impact! 🎉 All gifts to PRIDEChicago are matched 1:1 through 12/31. Give today and help keep Pride visible year-round. https://givebutter.com/unitedinpridechallenge #pridechicago #chicagoprideparade25 Nov 2025 15:53 +0000at://did:plc:qrpub66iwi4q6vuqbwzcssls/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6hp5jnr622fhttps://bsky.app/profile/pridechicago.org/post/3m5bvgem4hk2tThe Supreme Court has rejected an appeal brought by Kim Davis, a former county clerk in Kentucky who was sued in 2015 for refusing to issue marriage licenses because of her opposition to same-sex marriage based on her religious beliefs. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-rejects-long-shot-effort-overturn-sex-marriage-ruling-rcna24111310 Nov 2025 15:04 +0000at://did:plc:qrpub66iwi4q6vuqbwzcssls/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5bvgem4hk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/pridechicago.org/post/3m52yimu3xk2gChicago’s rainbow crosswalks are back—and more inclusive than ever! The first Progress Pride design is up at Buckingham & Halsted, with another coming to Cornelia, a trans flag at Melrose, and 11 rainbow crossings from Belmont to Bradley. Pride. Progress. Visibility. 📸 @northalsted.bsky.social07 Nov 2025 21:10 +0000at://did:plc:qrpub66iwi4q6vuqbwzcssls/app.bsky.feed.post/3m52yimu3xk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/pridechicago.org/post/3m4iz4dissc2nContinue to live authentically, and unapologetically. Happy Halloween! 🎃 #lgbtqchicago #pridechicago #northalsted https://eomail5.com/web-version?p=0d25b1aa-b605-11f0-b394-49cedf700189&pt=campaign&t=1761922781&s=52794afce6b5a1d34c271834fc4067a5ce5cac76e3c125325b85981f7489464b31 Oct 2025 17:33 +0000at://did:plc:qrpub66iwi4q6vuqbwzcssls/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4iz4dissc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/pridechicago.org/post/3m3rvovjktk22❤️ TaskForce Prevention and Community Services https://windycitytimes.com/2025/10/11/taskforce-prevention-and-community-services-invites-chicagoans-to-vogue-for-good/22 Oct 2025 13:01 +0000at://did:plc:qrpub66iwi4q6vuqbwzcssls/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3rvovjktk22https://bsky.app/profile/pridechicago.org/post/3m3gcej6s2c2fHelp us find this year’s Community Grand Marshal for the Chicago Pride Parade! 🌈❤️ Know someone who embodies pride, leadership, and love for our community? Make a nomination now! #chicagoprideparade #lgbtq #pridechicago https://pridechicago.org/pridechicago-invites-community-grand-marshal-nominations-for-2026-chicago-pride-parade/17 Oct 2025 22:16 +0000at://did:plc:qrpub66iwi4q6vuqbwzcssls/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3gcej6s2c2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/pridechicago.org/post/3m2wxu2uaus2x🌈 National Coming Out Day 🌈 Coming out is a courageous act of self-love and truth. Whether you’re out, coming out, or still finding your way, you are seen, valued, and celebrated. 💖 #nationalcomingoutday #lgbtq #pridechicago #chicagoprideparade11 Oct 2025 19:58 +0000at://did:plc:qrpub66iwi4q6vuqbwzcssls/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2wxu2uaus2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/pridechicago.org/post/3m25nqzdvqk2bCommunity members can nominate individuals who embody the spirit of Pride to serve as Community Grand Marshals for the 55th annual Chicago Pride Parade on Sunday, June 28, 2026 🌈✨ #lgbtqchicago #chicagoprideparade #pridechicago h/t @windycitytimes.com https://windycitytimes.com/2025/10/01/pridechicago-invites-community-grand-marshal-nominations-for-2026-chicago-pride-parade/01 Oct 2025 18:20 +0000at://did:plc:qrpub66iwi4q6vuqbwzcssls/app.bsky.feed.post/3m25nqzdvqk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/pridechicago.org/post/3m23ecr6cts2bChicago LGBTQ+ icon Henry Gerber to be honored with Legacy Walk plaque on National Coming Out Day h/t @windycitytimes.com #lgbtq #nationalcomingoutday #lgbtqchicago https://windycitytimes.com/2025/09/30/chicago-lgbtq-icon-henry-gerber-to-be-honored-with-legacy-walk-plaque-on-national-coming-out-day/30 Sep 2025 20:26 +0000at://did:plc:qrpub66iwi4q6vuqbwzcssls/app.bsky.feed.post/3m23ecr6cts2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/pridechicago.org/post/3lyxtcujzys24🩷💜💙 Bi+ voices matter. Bi+ stories matter. Bi+ visibility matters. Join us in celebrating #BiAwarenessWeek and uplifting the bisexual community 🩷💜💙 Here’s to living boldly, loving authentically, and breaking down stereotypes. 🌈✨ #pridechicago16 Sep 2025 17:19 +0000at://did:plc:qrpub66iwi4q6vuqbwzcssls/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyxtcujzys24