Welcome to Elgin Pride
Events
Elgin Pride hosts year-round, accessible, family-friendly events, plus a parade and festival each June.
Parade and Festival 2025
See you June 7 for Elgin's third annual Pride Parade and Festival. Vendor and parade participant applications opening soon. In the meantime, save the date!
Community Conversation
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Join us February 2 for our next Community Conversation: an afternoon of nonjudgmental sharing and guided discussion. Make friends, share feelings (or simply listen), and vibe in a safe space created for queer and marginalized folx.
Free, with beverages available for purchase. Our new location will be revealed soon (we're excited!).
Ongoing Events
Chat and Caff
Meet at a local coffee shop and make friends! Typically the first Saturday of each month.
Game Night
Meet at an Elgin game store and play board games and card games! Typically the fourth Thursday of each month.
Book Club
Discuss a wide selection of queer literature. Generally monthly on Sundays.
Rainbow Writers
An affirming space to work on and share your writing. Schedule varies.
Queer Mountaineers
Local hikes and walks. Typically held in spring and summer.
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Donate
ELGbtq+ is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are considered tax deductible to the full extent of the law.
Thank you for supporting a healthier and more connected Elgin area!
