The Chicago Pride Parade, which first marched out of Washington Square Park in 1970, now attracts hundreds of thousands of people—revelers and spectators, queer folks, allies, and more than a few politicians—along its Lakeview route. The parade kicks off Sunday morning, but the weekend, the culmination of Pride Month, also offers pre- and postparade parties, concerts and DJ sets, street fairs, block parties, and more. —Sam Worley
Northalsted Pride Festival Headlining musical acts at this year’s street fair include Taylor Dayne and Tiffany. In between, there are drag performances, a couple of pet parades (hosted by Boys Town stalwart Miss Foozie), and a pavement packed with food stands, arts and crafts vendors, and a whole lot of gay people. Through 6/26. 3-10 PM, Halsted and Waveland, northalsted.com, $7 suggested donation.
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For the Bible Tells Me So Broadway United Methodist Church screens this acclaimed 2007 documentary, which examines the experience of LGBT people in Christian communities. There’s free popcorn. 7 PM, 3338 N. Broadway, 773-348-2679, broadwaychurchchicago.org.
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Dyke March After leaving its longtime Andersonville digs in 2008, the Dyke March moved to Pilsen and has now landed in South Shore. Compared to its more corporate-friendly cousin, the Pride Parade, the march is smaller and way more political: its mission statement describes it as a “celebration of dyke, queer, and transgender resilience.” It starts at 7054 S. Jeffery, with a rally and party afterward in Jackson Park (63rd and Hayes). 2:30 PM gathering, 3 PM step-off, 4 PM rally, chicagodykemarch.wordpress.com.
Pride Mass Dignity Chicago, a Catholic LGBT organization, hosts its annual service at Broadway United Methodist Church. 5-6 PM, 3338 N. Broadway, 773-348-2679, dignity-chicago.com.
Pride Festival Service and Picnic Prior to the parade kickoff, Broadway United Methodist Church holds a worship service with guest preacher Sue Laurie, an LGBT activist who married her partner at the 2008 United Methodist General Conference in Fort Worth. The service is followed by a potluck on the parsonage lawn at 11:30 AM. The church will provide hamburgers and hot dogs but asks attendees to bring a dish to share. 10 AM, 3338 N. Broadway, 773-348-2679, broadwaychurchchicago.org.
