Large Crowds Expected on Sunday, June 28 for the Chicago Pride Parade in Northalsted, Lakeview, Uptown and Lincoln Park

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The 55th Chicago Pride Parade marches through the city's Northalsted, Lakeview, Uptown and Lincoln Park neighborhoods on Sunday, June 28, bringing crowds, street closures and increased traffic in the area. The parade will step off at 11 a.m. at Grace and Broadway and continue south along Broadway, then south on Halsted, east along Belmont to Broadway, then south to Diversey and east to Cannon Drive.

The Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) is advising residents, spectators, and motorists to be aware of the street closures, traffic restrictions and additional crowds in the area and to plan accordingly.

For all events this weekend, the City of Chicago will have citywide deployments to ensure the safety and security of the public. The OEMC will monitor weekend events and weather conditions citywide, activating the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to coordinate public safety resources with critical stakeholders. Traffic Control Aides (TCAs) will be on hand at select events citywide to direct flow and impacts from increased traffic.

Suspicious Activity: If You See Something, Say Something. The city reminds the public to be aware of their surroundings and to report suspicious activity. If you notice something suspicious, notify onsite security or call 9-1-1. If You See Something, Say Something™ is a national anti-terrorism public awareness campaign that emphasizes the importance of reporting suspicious activity to law enforcement authorities.

Chicago Pride Parade - Lakeview/Uptown

Sunday, June 28, 11 a.m.

The Pride Parade has a new route and start time, stepping off at 11 a.m. at Sheridan and Broadway and will proceed south on Halsted; east on Belmont; south on Broadway and east on Diversey to Sheridan for disbanding. For complete details on the parade, street closures and more, visit PrideChicago.org.

Street Closures: Residents, attendees and participants should anticipate street closures as early as 7:30 a.m. for participant staging areas and parade route closures beginning as early as 8:30 a.m., or as the crowd dictates for safety issues, including Irving Park and Wellington at Broadway and Addison, Grace, and Roscoe at Halsted. Streets are expected to fully reopen by 4 p.m. or when deemed safe to do so. 2026 Chicago Pride Parade Map

Pedestrian Crossings: Safely cross the event at the following locations:

• Addison at Halsted
• Cornelia at Halsted
• Buckingham at Halsted
• Briar Place at Broadway
• Wellington at Broadway

Parking Restrictions:

Public transportation is highly recommended. Parking restrictions in the area, which will be in effect and strictly enforced, will begin at 2:00 a.m. Sunday, June 28 for the assembly area at Sheridan and Broadway and the parade route. Parking restrictions will be in effect throughout the area, so drivers are urged to read signage before parking. To locate a towed vehicle, call 3-1-1.

Pole Markers: Know Your Location. Look up! for the black signs with white lettering serving as temporary pole markers visible from light poles throughout the parade route to mark the location. Lost? Injured? Witness criminal or suspicious activity? Call 9-1-1 to give the letter-number combinations on the pole nearest to your location to help first responders locate you as quickly as possible. You can also use the identifiers to let friends and family know where you are if you become separated at the event.

Safety Measures: Although there is no actionable intelligence at this time, each year Chicago's public safety departments along with parade organizers adjust the already robust security measures to ensure the safety of personnel, participants, spectators, residents, and all those in the area. CPD will be along the route securing the parade and protecting all those celebrating. OEMC has continued to coordinate safety efforts with law enforcement partners on the comprehensive safety plan, which includes the following measures:

• Implementing designated pedestrian street crossings.
• Displaying pole marker signs along the route to identify the location when calling 9-1-1. These black and white signs are located at the top of the street light poles with letters/numbers to identify the location.
• Increasing the presence of uniformed and plainclothes police officers.
• Enhancing capabilities of forward command utilizing assets from state and federal partners.
• Activating OEMC's Emergency Operations Center (EOC). The EOC will be staffed by the City's public safety and operations departments to monitor activities and support on-site staff.
• Placing barricades along the parade route for participant and attendee safety.
• Modifying the route over the last few years to alleviate crowd congestion.
• Establishing clearer routes for emergency responders to reach medical tents.
• Adding CTA bus and rail service to ease congestion on public transportation.
• Utilizing our robust camera system in the area.

As always, it is advised to check weather conditions and plan accordingly. Cooling buses, if needed, will be available at the following locations.

• Addison west of Halsted
• Roscoe west of Halsted
• Belmont east of Broadway
• Wilton north of Belmont
• Waveland between Broadway and Halsted
• Belmont westbound between Halsted and Clark

Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR): The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a UAS TFR for the airspace within 1.5 NM (Nautical Mile) radius of the Chicago Pride Parade on Sunday, June 28, 2026 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Unauthorized drones or unmanned aircraft systems will be prohibited to fly within the TFR without an approved FAA Waiver. Individuals who fail to adhere to the UAS TFR could face detainment/fines by law enforcement and/or FAA personnel.

Chicago OEMC App - Know Before You Head Out

For safety and preparedness at your fingertips this Summer, residents and visitors are encouraged to download the Chicago OEMC App. The public safety tool provides safety information, preparedness tips, emergency alerts, CHI Safe Walk, weather information and more in the palm of your hand. Users will also have access to current events and forecasts, and other weather-related information as well. The app can be downloaded through the Apple App and Google Play stores or visit the website Chicago.gov/OEMC.

Public Transportation: As with any large-scale event, public transportation is encouraged and both CTA and Metra are providing additional service for the event. Public transit is the most affordable, convenient, and environmentally friendly way to get to and from summertime events. For more information, visit TransitChicago.com and Metra.com

Weather and Public Safety: OEMC will monitor events through a collaboration with public safety partners. OEMC advises Chicagoans to be aware of weather conditions and to follow instructions and heed all warnings from public safety officials. Residents are encouraged to check the weather before heading out. For the most up-to-date information, please tune into local media or download the Chicago OEMC app.

OEMC issues alerts and notifications needed to keep residents and attendees up to date on weather conditions and emergencies.

• Sign up for NotifyChicago alerts at NotifyChicago.org
• CHILAKE: For lakefront notices, TEXT "CHILAKE" to 7-8-0-1-5
• CHIBIZ: For alerts affecting businesses, TEXT "CHIBIZ" to 6-7-2-8-3

For additional information on emergency preparedness information, visit the OEMC website at Chicago.gov/OEMC. Follow the Office of Emergency Management and Communications on Facebook(@coemc), Twitter (@ChicagoOEMC), Instagram (chicago_oemc_911), Bluesky (@chicagooemc.bsky.social) and Threads (@chicago_oemc_911).