Experience Chicago
Chicago has played a significant role in LGBTQ+ history. We hosted the country’s first gay rights organization, the first Pride Parade, and made history in 1997 when Mayor Richard M. Daley designated Boystown the city’s official neighborhood, the first in the United States!
From a sunset cruise to neighborhood tours, and plenty of time to connect over good food and great conversation, the 2025 Pride Summit is a chance to explore the best of what Chicago has to offer—together.
54th Annual
Chicago Pride Parade
Sunday, June 29th
11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Optional
Experience one of the largest and most iconic Pride parades in the country! This year’s theme is “United in Pride.”
Join the crowd (free admission) or attend a watch party at Lark, KitKat Lounge, or Buzzed By ZEA - Salon & Bar!
The Legacy Project
Monday, June 30th
1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Optional Add-On Activity
The Legacy Walk is a dynamic outdoor LGBTQ history exhibit in the "Lakeview" neighborhood of Chicago, which has been known nationally and internationally as "Boystown." Along the half mile of the North Halsted Street Corridor, between Belmont Avenue and Grace Street, ten (10) pairs of 25'-tall decorative steel "Rainbow Pylons" define the nexus of Chicago's LGBTQ+ community.
Since its inception, the Legacy Walk has become an internationally recognized beacon of pride and enlightenment for the 1.5 million visitors who come to the streetscape every year for a casual stroll or a professionally guided tour. As the only installation of its kind in the world, the Legacy Walk was declared a Historic Landmark in 2019.
Chicago Architectural Tour:
A Walk Through Time
Monday, June 30th
2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Optional Add-On Activity
A guided tour through Chicago’s architectural evolution, from the Great Fire’s aftermath to new supertall high-rises.
Wrigley Field Tour
Monday, June 30th
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Optional Add-On Activity
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the legendary home of the Chicago Cubs with Wrigley Field Tours!
In just 90 minutes, you can experience the beauty, charm and historic features fans have come to know and love, all while learning about our majestic ballpark that has captivated baseball fans for more than 100 years.
Lake Michigan
Sunset Cruise
Monday, June 30th
Boarding at 5:15 pm
Dinner from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Included in General Admission Pride Summit Tickets
Savor dinner on Lake Michigan while watching the sunset behind Chicago’s iconic skyline, with a DJ and dancing to follow.
Dinner and cruise included.
Spirit of Navy Pier (Furthest boat dock out on the South side of Navy Pier.)
