Chicago’s annual Pride Parade for 2026 steps off on the city’s North Side this weekend, with huge crowds and hundreds of thousands people expected for the popular parade’s 55th year.
The parade, with the theme “Free to Be Proud” this year, starts at 11 a.m. Sunday.
“For over 50 years, the iconic Chicago Pride Parade has been the treasured centerpiece of the city’s month-long Pride celebrations, bringing vibrant energy and joyous festivities to the Lakeview and Lincoln Park neighborhoods on the last Sunday of June each year,” the event’s website said. “What began as a modest march has grown into one of the oldest and most historic Pride celebrations in the United States.”
As the festivities get underway, here’s what to know.
Map: Chicago Pride Parade Route
Viewing of the parade starts near Grace and Broadway, before it heads south on Broadway and turns onto Halsted. The two-mile route then heads east on Belmont back to Broadway, then south to Diversey, and ends at Cannon Drive.
Best places to watch
Viewing areas begin at Grace Street and crowds are expected to line Broadway and Halsted.
The biggest crowds are expected between Belmont and Addison on Halsted, so anyone who wants a spot in that area should arrive early.
Those looking for a less crowded place to settle in should head to Broadway between Belmont and Oakdale, or on Belmont between Halsted and Broadway.
It’s also good to note that the corner of Sheridan and Broadway is closed for staging.
Spectators are able to cross the parade route at the following locations:
Addison and Halsted Cornelia and Halsted Buckingham and Halsted Briar and Broadway Wellington and BroadwayStreet Closures
Street closures begin as early as 8 a.m., organizers said, with drivers urged to check signs before parking. Public transportation is encouraged, with Metra offering additional service from the suburbs to the city for the event.
Organizers have listed the following street closures:
The below listed areas will be posted for NO PARKING from 2AM-8PM on Sunday, June 28th 2026:
Both sides of Broadway from Irving Park to Waveland Both sides of Halsted from Sheridan to Waveland Both sides of Broadway from Melrose to Diversey Both sides of Diversey from Broadway 100ft west of Clark to Cannon Drive Both sides of Waveland from Halsted to Broadway Both sides of Racine from Wellington to Belmont Both sides of Grace from Pine Grove to Fremont West side of Wilton from Belmont to 3245 N Wilton South side of Cuyler from Clarendon to Broadway Both sides of Sheridan from Sheffield to Inner LSD Both sides of Clarendon from Broadway to Bittersweet West side of Clarendon from Bittersweet to Buena Both sides of Fremont from Irving Park to SheridanThe below listed areas will be posted for NO PARKING from 2AM-9PM on Sunday, June 28th 2026:
Both sides of LSD West from Cannon Drive to Diversey Both sides of Cannon Drive from Diversey to Fullerton Both sides of Diversey from Sheridan to LSDThe below listed areas will be posted for NO PARKING from 2AM Sunday, June 29th-7AM on Monday, June 29th 2026:
Both sides of Halsted from Waveland to Wellington (and at intersection – 200ft in each direction) Both sides of Belmont from 200ft east of Broadway to Racine Both sides of Sheffield from School to Wellington Both sides of Clark from Roscoe to Halsted Both sides of Roscoe from Clark to Elaine Both sides of Wellington from Sheffield to Halsted Both sides of Addison from Broadway to Sheffield Both sides of Aldine from Clark to the east alley of Halsted (720-759 W Aldine)What can you bring?
The day is expected to be sunny, so bring water, sunglasses, sunscreen and snacks.
“You might want a hat or other head covering, as the best parade-viewing spots are not in the shade,” organizers said.”
The following items are not permitted at the parade:
Alcohol Bicycles, Scooters Coolers Drones Fireworks Folding Chairs Propane, Propane Tanks Tents, Canopies, or Structures Tripods, Monopos, Selfie Sticks Vending WeaponsThe Chicago Police Department will also hold a briefing at 12 p.m. Friday to discuss safety preparations.
How to stream the parade live
If you’re wanting to take part in the fun from home, we’ve got you covered. Both NBC Chicago and Telemundo Chicago will offer a live feed of the celebrations for the third year in a row.
Watch live in the player above or on the NBC 5 Chicago News 24/7 streaming channel.
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