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Black Pride · Chicago, Illinois

Pride South Side Festival

2027 dates not announced yet · usually July

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About Pride South Side Festival

Pride South Side is a free festival celebrating Black and Brown LGBTQ+ culture on Chicago's South Side. It is held at the DuSable Black History Museum in Washington Park and features local art, live music, drag and dance performances, a vendor village and community resource hubs. Attendees are invited to bring canned food for the organization's year-round food drive.

What to expect

Black Pride events center Black LGBTQ+ people. Many run over a long weekend, with parties, panels, health and wellness programs and community gatherings.

Pride South Side Festival has included festival, live music, drag, vendors and resource fair.

The organizer has not announced dates for 2027 yet. In 2026 it was held July 5, 2026. It usually falls early July, the week of July 4.

  • Festival
  • Live music
  • Drag
  • Vendors
  • Resource fair

Where it happens

Pride South Side Festival is held at DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, Washington Park in Chicago, Illinois. It is one of 60 Prides in Illinois on this calendar.

Pinned at DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, Washington Park, 740 East Administration Drive, Chicago, IL 60637.Directions

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Questions about Pride South Side Festival

When is Pride South Side Festival 2027?
The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2026 it was held July 5, 2026. It is usually held early July, the week of July 4.
Where is Pride South Side Festival held?
Pride South Side Festival takes place at DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, Washington Park in Chicago, Illinois.
What happens at Pride South Side Festival?
Events have included: festival, live music, drag, vendors, resource fair.
Who organizes Pride South Side Festival?
Pride South Side Festival is organized by Pride South Side (fiscal program of the Center on Halsted). Their official site is pridesouthside.org.
What other Prides are near Chicago?
The closest others on this calendar are Chicago Black Pride in Chicago, IL (same city); Chicago Dyke March and Rally in Chicago, IL (same city); Chicago Pride Fest in Chicago, IL (same city).

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