The South Side Chicago’s first-ever Pride fest launched in 2019. 3 Days. 5 Communities. 8 Events.
Pride South Side Festival was intended to jump-start an initiative to create safe spaces for LGBTQ+ people on the South Side of Chicago. As Lori Lightfoot became a serious contender for Mayor in 2018, organizers thought there was an appetite to have a robust festival on the South Side of Chicago.