Three communities are closing out Pride Month with a storytelling evening in Glencoe, a flag giveaway at the Wilmette French Market, and a free family celebration in Skokie — offering residents several ways to mark June before the month ends.

Evanston Pride Inc., the volunteer-run nonprofit behind six years of youth car parades, community picnics, and remembrance ceremonies, will not hold events this summer. Co-founders Patty Finley and Rada Yovovich announced the hiatus in May, citing burnout among a small organizing core. They invited community members to reach out if interested in helping rebuild capacity.

The gap leaves the broader North Shore with a shorter Pride calendar than in recent years. Winnetka, Kenilworth, and Northfield do not have village-organized Pride events scheduled. But three celebrations remain before the month ends.

Writers Theatre: Show & Tell: True Colors

Writers Theatre in Glencoe hosts a Pride-themed storytelling evening on Wednesday, June 24, at 7 p.m. at 325 Tudor Court. Professional storytellers share personal narratives celebrating the queer experience in a relaxed, hour-long show recommended for ages 13 and up. Tickets are pay-what-you-can (suggested $15).

Wilmette HRC Pride Booth at the French Market

The Village of Wilmette's Human Relations Commission will staff a Pride Booth at the French Market on Saturday, June 27, just east of the Wilmette Metra Station at 722 Green Bay Road. Commissioners will hand out Progress Pride flags and offer photo opportunities. The village installed Progress Pride banners along Green Bay Road and in the Linden Square business district for the month, and Board President Plunkett read the LGBTQ+ Pride Month proclamation at the June 9 Board of Trustees meeting.

Skokie Pride

The Skokie Park District hosts its annual family-friendly Pride celebration on Sunday, June 28, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Oakton Park, 4701 Oakton St. The free event features games, crafts, food, and music. The full 2026 lineup had not been posted as of Tuesday, June 24.

Pride events calendar: June 24–28

  • Wednesday, June 24 — Writers Theatre, 325 Tudor Ct., Glencoe. "Show & Tell: True Colors," 7 p.m. Pay-what-you-can ($15 suggested). Ages 13+.
  • Saturday, June 27 — Wilmette French Market, 722 Green Bay Rd. (east of Metra station). HRC Pride Booth with free Progress Pride flags.
  • Sunday, June 28 — Skokie Pride, Oakton Park, 4701 Oakton St., Skokie. 1–4 p.m. Free. Family-friendly games, crafts, music.
  • Sunday, June 28 — Chicago Pride Parade, Uptown/Lakeview/Lincoln Park.