Celebrate Pride with Chicago Public Schools
At CPS, our LGBTQIA+ community inspires us every day. Our students and staff encourage us to continuously build school communities centered on love, acceptance, and affirmation.
This summer, CPS is proud to return to the Chicago Pride Parade! Join us in celebrating and uplifting our LGBTQIA+ community at the Pride Parade on Sunday, June 28, 2026. Students and staff will be riding and walking beside our float sponsored by iHeart Media.
CPS students and staff interested in participating in the parade should to fill out the event interest form by Thursday, June 4, 2026. Please note that due to parade restrictions, not everyone who signs up may be able to join us. We would still love to see you along the parade route.
Learn more about the event on the Pride Chicago website.
Event Details
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WhenThe Pride Parade takes place on June 28, 2026. Students and staff should plan on meeting at the float by 9:30 a.m. The parade runs from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. |
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WhereStudents and staff will walk beside the CPS float along the Pride Parade route, starting from Grace and Broadway in the landmark LGBTQ+ neighborhood of Northalsted. |
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WhoCPS students and staff from across the District are invited to join us along the parade route. |
What to Know if You Go
- All students will be chaperoned by a CPS staff member from their school and/or their caregiver.
- All schools with students participating in the Pride Parade must have a GSA sponsor or school representative attend the parade to help chaperone.
- Any student in Pre-K and kindergarten is required to have a caregiver participate. Students in first through fifth grades who would like to participate are allowed to have a caregiver join them as well. Both participants must fill out and sign separate release forms.
- Seating on the float is limited and will be saved for participants with accessibility requests and CPS leadership.
- Students and staff should plan on meeting at the float by 9:30 a.m. the day of the parade. The parade runs from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Students and staff should plan on spending about four hours walking, so please wear comfortable footwear.
- Water and snacks will be provided but please plan on having a meal before you arrive.
- Students, staff, and caregivers participating will be given both a wristband and a T-shirt to wear to identify them as CPS Participants throughout the parade.
What to Know if You Go
- All students will be chaperoned by a CPS staff member from their school and/or their caregiver.
- All schools with students participating in the Pride Parade must have a GSA sponsor or school representative attend the parade to help chaperone.
- Any student in Pre-K and kindergarten is required to have a caregiver participate. Students in first through fifth grades who would like to participate are allowed to have a caregiver join them as well. Both participants must fill out and sign separate release forms.
- Seating on the float is limited and will be saved for participants with accessibility requests and CPS leadership.
- Students and staff should plan on meeting at the float by 9:30 a.m. the day of the parade. The parade runs from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Students and staff should plan on spending about four hours walking, so please wear comfortable footwear.
- Water and snacks will be provided but please plan on having a meal before you arrive.
- Students, staff, and caregivers participating will be given both a wristband and a T-shirt to wear to identify them as CPS Participants throughout the parade.