The Chicago Pride Parade is an annual event celebrating the LGBTQ+ community in Chicago, Illinois. It typically takes place in late June, coinciding with Pride Month, and attracts hundreds of thousands of participants and spectators. The parade features colorful floats, music, and various organizations advocating for LGBTQ+ rights and visibility. The event began in 1970 as a small march and has since grown into one of the largest pride parades in the United States. It showcases the diversity and unity of the LGBTQ+ community while promoting acceptance and equality for all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.