Sat, Jun 06
|Festival Park - Elgin
Elgin Pride Parade & Festival 2026
Sign up here to march in the parade or be a vendor at the festival!
Time & Location
Jun 06, 2026, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT
Festival Park - Elgin, 132 S Grove Ave, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
About the event
Support a happy, safe Elgin for everyone. Showcase your group or business to a diverse crowd of thousands. Elgin Pride is a 501(c)(3), so eligible donations/registration fees are tax deductible.
Raise Your Flag!
The theme for the 2026 Elgin Pride Parade and Festival celebrates identity and visibility. In a world that often asks our community to blend in, we are encouraging everyone to "raise their flag" and celebrate their authentic selves. Bring the flag that makes you proud, strong, unique, loved, and unapologetically you.
Market Vendor Info
Market Vendor fee: $150
Vendors must provide their own 10' x 10' pop tent, a table ,and any supplies needed. Vendor spaces are 10' x 10', and you may bring as much as you can fit in that area.
We will not have electricity available.
No booth or tent will be allowed to be spiked into the grass, per the City of Elgin.
All applications must be submitted by 11:50 PM on May 11.
Food Vendor Info
Food Vendor Booth fee is $200.
Food Truck fee is $250.00
Permit Fee: $140 (payable to City of Elgin)
All vendors must supply their own tents/tables or other necessary supplies. Food Vendor spaces within the market are 10' x 10'. Food trucks will have parking space. Food truck parking spaces are limited, so please sign up ASAP to claim a space
The City of Elgin Health Department has final discretion over food vendors. ALL food vendors must have a temporary food service permit from the city OR a mobile/seasonal food license from the Kane County Health Department on file at least 2 weeks before the event
If you require power, you must bring your own power source, as our available power is limited
We will not permit the sale of any liquor or alcoholic beverages
Pre-packaged food that is closed and sealed is considered a merchandise vendor. Please contact Brad Bohner at Bohner_B@cityofelgin.org if you have questions about permitting or health department approval.
All applications must be submitted by 11:50 PM on May 11.
Parade Group Info
Parade Group fee: $100
Non-Profit Parade Group fee: $50
Walking groups, floats, vehicles, marching bands - all are welcome
Groups are welcome to distribute promotional materials and prizes, but we do ask that you not throw them or create an excessive amount of trash (confetti, etc).
All applications must be submitted by 11:50 PM on May 11.
Volunteer Info
If you would like to volunteer at the event or help Elgin Pride throughout the year, visit our Volunteer page.
Registration for Donors
Many of our donation tiers include Parade Group entry or Vendor tables. Please see our Donations page for tier listing and additional information. After your donation, we will add your group to the Vendors and/or parade groups manually. All donations are considered tax deductible to the full extent of the law. You will receive an invoice for your records.
Elgin Pride Membership (25% Discount)
Elgin Pride Business Members receive a 25% discount on parade groups and vendor positions. Please see our Membership page for membership benefits and tiered pricing. Once you are a member, you will receive a login to the site, and your membership discount will be taken from your parade purchase automatically.
Watching the parade or attending the festival is free and does not require registration or tickets. Just bring your fabulous self! Visit elginpride.org/parade-festival-2026 for more info.
Registration
Parade Group
This ticket must be presented to the Parade Marshall upon your arrival at the event. You will be given your parade position upon check-in.
$100.00
Non-Profit Parade Group
This ticket must be presented to the Parade Marshall upon your arrival at the event. You will be given your parade position upon check-in.
$50.00
Vendor Booth
This ticket must be presented at the check-in booth upon your arrival at the event. You will be given your booth information upon check-in.
$150.00
Food Vendor (Booth)
This ticket must be presented at the check-in booth upon your arrival at the event. You will be given your booth information upon check-in.
$200.00
Food Truck
This ticket must be presented at the check-in booth upon your arrival at the event. You will be given your truck space information upon check-in.
$250.00
Total
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