Rogers Park Is Getting Its Own Pride Weekend — And It's Free for Everyone

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Rogers Park · June 13, 2026

Rogers Park neighbors, mark your calendars: the Far North Side is hosting its very own Pride celebration this month, and it's shaping up to be one of the most exciting new community traditions in the neighborhood's history. North Side Queer Pride is a brand-new series of free, community-driven events coming to Rogers Park the weekend of June 26–28 — and organizers are rolling out a full slate of festivities to celebrate.

Headlining the weekend is a block party in Jarvis Square, anchored right in the heart of the neighborhood. Alongside it, organizers have put together a pop-up market spotlighting LGBTQ+ and BIPOC entrepreneurs near Paulina Avenue — a beautiful intersection of community pride and local business support that feels quintessentially Rogers Park. Event organizer Candace Gingrich is spearheading the inaugural weekend, which is designed to be entirely free and accessible to all Far North Siders.

This is the first year North Side Queer Pride has brought a dedicated Pride weekend to Rogers Park, making it a genuine milestone for a neighborhood long celebrated for its inclusivity, diversity, and grassroots spirit. Whether you're a lifelong resident or a first-time visitor to the Far North Side, this is exactly the kind of joyful, community-rooted event that makes Rogers Park unlike anywhere else in Chicago. Clear your schedule for June 26–28, spread the word to your neighbors, and come celebrate — Jarvis Square is ready for you.

Sources:
1. https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/06/11/north-side-queer-pride-bringing-block-party-pop-ups-and-more-to-rogers-park/