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Elgin Pride 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @elginpride.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Help shape the future of the Elgin area's queer communities! Elgin Pride is accepting expressions of interest for Board Chair, Vice Chair, and Member at Large positions. Learn more & submit your interest at ElginPride.org/board-elections

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Elgin Pride 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @elginpride.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Chat & Caff Saturday. Queer Mountaineers hike Sunday. It's the kind of weekend we love, and we'd love to see you there!

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Elgin Pride 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @elginpride.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

November 8: Step into a gorgeous industrial-chic sanctuary for an unforgettable afternoon of dance, fashion, mimosas, brunch, and community. Whether your style is Met Gala glamour, leather-and-lace, or dramatic high-fashion mystery—bring your look, but hide your face. Tix: ElginPride.org

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Elgin Pride 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @elginpride.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

🌈 Friends ages 50 and up, come laugh and toast and find community, Sept. 16 at Eastside Cafe in East Dundee. 6-8 PM; drop in.

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Elgin Pride 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @elginpride.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Elgin Pride and partners have your Labor Day weekend plans settled! 💃🏾💄☕🌲🥂👩🏽‍🎤 💃🏾 Fri: Fringe Fix: Free Performance from Freya Bellydance & Elgin Fringe Visual Arts Opening Reception 💄 ALSO Fri: Drag at Cantina 52 hosted by Jelly Ball Diva and featuring friend of Elgin Pride Mateo Mocha

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Elgin Pride 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @elginpride.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Came across this pic from when we marched in the Independence Day parade and realized it is FULL of Launch of Legends superstars. Grab your crayons because this calls for Highlights Magazine Hidden Pictures realness (and grab your tix on Eventbrite -- only a few left)!

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Elgin Pride 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @elginpride.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Lots to look forward to this weekend! ☕ Saturday, 10 AM: Chat and Caff at Viator Coffee/Dream Hall, which is walking distance to: 🇵🇷 BoricuaFest, Saturday at noon, Festival Park, Elgin. Next morning: 🌳 Queer Mountaineers hike, 10 AM Sunday, Jon J. Duerr Forest Preserve, South Elgin See you there!

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Elgin Pride 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @elginpride.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

July's Queer Mountaineers hike is cancelled, due to air quality. We miss you, and we'll see you August 2 at Jon J. Duerr Forest Preserve!

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Elgin Pride 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @elginpride.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

This month's Prime Network 50+ meetup comes with a side of wellness and shopping! See you soon -- 5 to 7 tonight, Eastside Cafe, East Dundee!

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Elgin Pride 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @elginpride.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Today's the day! ☕ 10 AM: Chat & Caff at Brown Butter Baked Goods, 311 N 2nd Street, St. Charles 🍉 1 PM-4 PM: Picnic at the Park, led by Belong: Fox Valley! Wheeler Park, Geneva. More event details in comments! 💛 Both events are free entry, drop-in anytime. See you there!

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Elgin Pride 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @elginpride.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

July 11 is twice the fun: Join us in the morning for Chat & Caff at a NEW location this time: Brown Butter Baked Goods in St. Charles. Then at 1, party with our @belongfoxvalley.bsky.social besties at their amazing annual Pride In the Park at Wheeler Park, Geneva! All ages, free, family friendly!

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Elgin Pride 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @elginpride.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

It's a perfect day for a parade! We couldn't make the Elgin 4th of July parade this year, so here are some flashbacks. Hope you have a happy and safe holiday weekend! Elgin Pride 2026 photos by Rose & Marie Photography & last year's 4th of July pics by the Elgin Pride team.

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Elgin Pride 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @elginpride.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Too hot for safe hiking! Rescheduled for July 19, and crossing our hiking boots for better weather then!

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Elgin Pride 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @elginpride.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Our fun week continues: ♥️ Weds: Pride Speed Dating event at Side Street Studio Arts 🎲 Thurs: Elgin Pride Game Night at Boar's Hat Gaming Thanks to all who made Elgin Community Bikes 7th annual Pride Ride a success, and thanks to Lauren Feliciano for the Pride Ride painting! @sidestreet.bsky.social

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Elgin Pride 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @elginpride.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

See you soon at Churros y Chocolate, Elgin! Heads up, our event starts right when they open, so consider preordering on Churros y Chocolate's website or just be prepared for a wait (it's so worth it!). We'll head to the nearby Juneteenth celebration in Festival Park afterward.

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Elgin Pride 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @elginpride.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

It's a wonderful week to make friends and support our community partners! Monday: Pride concert by Chamber Music on the Fox Wednesday: Meetup for LGBTQ+ folks age 50+ Eastside Café Dundee Saturday: Chat & Caff at Churros Y Chocolate Inc then the amazing Juneteenth Cultural Festival 💛

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Elgin Pride 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @elginpride.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

You are lovable, you are valid, and you deserve every good thing. So this pride month, drink water, wear sunscreen, and don't read the comments section. Wishing you joy all month long! 💙🌞❤

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Elgin Pride 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @elginpride.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Warm up for June 6 with karaoke, bellydancing, and art this week! HAPPY PRIDE WEEK!

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Elgin Pride 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @elginpride.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

We're just one week away from a joyful, inclusive, family-friendly, all-ages day in downtown Elgin and Festival Park! The fourth annual Elgin Pride parade is June 6, and we can't wait to celebrate with you along our BIGGER PARADE ROUTE!

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Elgin Pride 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @elginpride.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

>> Less than 24 hours left! >> Don't miss your chance to be a walking group in June 6's Elgin Pride Parade and Festival! Parade-group registration closes ***5/27 at noon*** so head to ElginPride.org and get registered!

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Elgin Pride 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @elginpride.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Shouting out June 6 participants who feed our minds, our spirits, and our bellies! Raise your flag with these wonderful groups ➡ ElginPride.org

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Elgin Pride 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @elginpride.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Shouting out some of the amazing vendors, info booths, food trucks, and parade groups joining us on June 6! Play your part by signing up at ElginPride.org

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Elgin Pride 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @elginpride.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

To the mothers, moms-to-be, stepmoms, mothering figures, drag mothers, and found families, have a wonderful day. We see you, and we celebrate you!

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Elgin Pride 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @elginpride.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Home stretch! Time is running out to sign up as a vendor, volunteer, or parade group for June 6's Elgin Pride Parade and Festival. Support celebration, education, visibility, and safe spaces with this free, family friendly, 501(c)(3)-led day of joy!

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Elgin Pride 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @elginpride.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Game night tonight, Trans visibility walkabout on Sunday, and Chat & Caff next weekend! All ages, allies welcome, no entry fee. The walkabout is not a march or a 5k, just a supportive community in Trans colors and comfy shoes taking a mile-ish walk in beautiful downtown Elgin 🩵🤍🩷

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Elgin Pride 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @elginpride.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Thursday: BellyDance in the Burbs Mahira BellyDance of Chicagoland at Martini Room. Friday: Year 13 Opening Reception from Side Street Studio Arts. Saturday: Chat & Caff with Elgin Pride at Churros Y Chocolate Inc -- lucky to have a city full of wonderful events with wonderful people. See you there!

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Elgin Pride 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @elginpride.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

The next game night is February 26 😍 Play games and meet friends at our monthly game nights! Free, all ages, family friendly, allies welcome. Feel free to bring a game. Held at Boar's Hat Gaming. Free parking.

February 26: Elgin Pride Game Night. Play games and meet friends at our monthly game nights! Free, all ages, family friendly, allies welcome. Feel free to bring a game.
6:30 PM, fourth Thursdays. Boar's Hat Gaming, 1341 Manor Court, Elgin. Free parking

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Elgin Pride 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @elginpride.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

June 6: Mark your calendars for Elgin's Fourth Annual Pride Parade and Festival! Free entry, family friendly, all ages, allies welcome. More details + vendor/parade signup at ElginPride.org 🎉

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Elgin Pride 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @elginpride.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Have a caff-y, chatty, happy new year! Kick it off with community! Elgin Pride Chat & Caff is a casual coffee hangout for all ages. January 3 * 10 AM to noon * Come anytime! Churros y Chocolate * 66 S Grove Ave, Elgin Free entry * Food & drink for purchase * All ages * Allies welcome

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Elgin Pride 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @elginpride.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Elgin Pride Game Night: Ugly Sweater & Gift Exchange Edition! Gift exchange is optional. Bring a $15-20 gift to participate! Ugly sweaters optional. Free entry All ages Allies welcome Snacks provided; feel free to bring some too! 6:30-10 PM December 18 Boar’s Hat Gaming 1341 Manor Ct, Elgin

Elgin Pride Game Night: Ugly Sweater & Gift Exchange Edition!
Gift exchange is optional. Bring a $15-20 gift to participate!
Ugly sweaters optional. Prize for best (worst) dressed!
Free entry
All ages
Allies welcome
Snacks provided; feel free to bring some too!
6:30-10 PM
December 18
Boar’s Hat Gaming
1341 Manor Ct, Elgin

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Elgin Pride 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @elginpride.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

12/6 10 AM-noon, join us at Churros y Chocolate Elgin for Chat & Caff, a casual community get-together! 66 S. Grove Ave, Elgin.

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Elgin Pride 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @elginpride.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

This #GivingTuesday we're giving thanks to the thousands of you who march with us, come to our year-round events, take part in our festival, and otherwise help bring celebration, education, visibility, and safe spaces to the Elgin area's queer and marginalized communities.

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Elgin Pride 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @elginpride.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Wishing you a safe and joyful day. Thank you for making our community sweeter all year round through your presence, your volunteer work, and your support. We're grateful for you!

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Elgin Pride 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @elginpride.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Halloween Game Night Thursday, Nightmare on Chicago Street Saturday -- Spooky Season is officially upon us!

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Elgin Pride 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @elginpride.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Tomorrow is National Coming Out Day, when we honor our community's stories, listen to those who are ready to share theirs, and hold space for those whose stories are silent. Recommended event: Belong: Fox Valley's storytelling and social event 10/12 at 6 PM, Geneva Winery's Batavia location!

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Elgin Pride 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @elginpride.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Go where the grownups are! LGBTQ+ folks ages 50 and up, join us at this month's Prime Network -- a happy hour designed for queer people in their prime. October 15 6 PM-8 PM Eastside Café - Coffee & Wine Bar 311 Barrington Ave, Unit A, East Dundee

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Elgin Pride 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @elginpride.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

See you tomorrow at DuPage Court (outside, between the Elgin Area Chamber and Dream Hall) for coffee and friendship! 10-12 (drop in anytime), all ages, free entry, BYO caff!

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Elgin Pride 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @elginpride.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Today we close out #BiWeek with Celebrate Bisexuality+ Day! Bi+ and pan friends, you are valid and you are seen! Get more info and resources at GLAAD's website!

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Elgin Pride 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @elginpride.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Game Night this Thursday! Drop in at or after 6:30 for free gameplay for players of all interests. Allies welcome, and all ages!

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Elgin Pride 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @elginpride.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Prime Network is TONIGHT at Eastside Café - Coffee & Wine Bar! Drop in between 5 and 7 to meet other LGBTQ+ people in their 50s and older!

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Elgin Pride 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @elginpride.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Are you 50 or older and looking to meet other LGBTQIA+ locals? Drop in to Eastside Café - Coffee & Wine Bar on Sept. 17 between 5-7 PM for friendship and community! Last month's event was a huge success, and we're excited to see y'all again!

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Elgin Pride 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @elginpride.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Game night tomorrow at Boar's Hat Gaming! Free, all ages, and allies welcome. Bring a friend, a board or card game, or just yourself!

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Elgin Pride 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @elginpride.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Book Club this Sunday, and the very first Prime Network 50+ Happy Hour one week from today!

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Elgin Pride 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @elginpride.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Our next book club pick: horror bestseller BURY YOUR GAYS by Chuck Tingle. Get info and reviews at bookshop.org, where your purchase of the book or ebook can benefit our local indie Archives Elgin. Click "Choose a Bookstore" then pick Archives. See you August 17 at Gail Borden Public Library!

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Elgin Pride 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @elginpride.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Announcing the Prime Network, a 50+ LGBTQ+ happy hour! Connect with fellow LGBTQ+ people in their prime, in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. August 20, 5-7 PM (drop in), Eastside Cafe, Dundee. Free entry; drinks and food for purchase. No RSVP required.

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Elgin Pride 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @elginpride.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

New program announcement drops today! What do you think it will be? Add your guess in the comments🩷⬇️

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Elgin Pride 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @elginpride.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

This is happening at 10 AM today! Bring sun protection, bug spray, and water for a relaxed-pace hike with your community at Fitchie Creek Forest Preserve.

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Elgin Pride 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @elginpride.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

See you tomorrow at the (air-conditioned!) Boar's Hat Gaming for Elgin Pride Game Night. Til then, stay safe in this heat!

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Elgin Pride 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @elginpride.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Game Night Thurs. July 24 at Boar's Hat Gaming! Queer Mountaineers Hike Sunday July 27 at Fitchie Creek Forest Preserve! Details on our website, ElginPride.org 🧩🌲

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Elgin Pride 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @elginpride.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

Tomorrow at 10 AM, meet us at Eastside Café - Coffee & Wine Bar for our most popular event, Chat & Caff! It's a relaxed hangout for all ages, allies included. Make new friends, or bring your book or craft and just exist alongside other cool queer, affirming humans!

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