Pride Month Events

The month of June is LGBTQ Pride Month throughout the country! The Rockford region is holding a variety of events to celebrate.

Mayoral Pride Month Proclamation

May 28, 2019 @ 5:30 p.m.
Mayor McNamara will be officially proclaiming LGBTQ Pride Month in Rockford for the first time in our city's history. The proclamation will celebrate the contributions of Rockford's LGBTQ community and commemorate the 50th anniversary of the gay rights movements.

City Landmark Illumination

June 1 - 30, 2019
Beginning on Saturday, June 1, all city landmarks will be illuminated in Pride Rainbow colors throughout the entire month of June. This coordinated illumination will include landmarks such as Rockford City Hall, the Morgan Street Bridge, Main Street, as well as Prairie Street Brewhouse and Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens.

Businesses Celebrating

Several Rockford region businesses are celebrating Pride Month with specials and deals throughout the month of June!

Beefaroo - Pride rainbow-layered cake (a portion of each purchase will go to Rockford's PFLAG Chapter)
Fleet Feet Rockford - Pride-themed sunglasses sale
Octane - Pride Drink feature
The Norwegian - Pride Month specials
Prairie Street Brewing Co. - Pride drink specials

Click here to download a poster to display at your business if you have any Pride specials happening in June, or contact The Office for a copy.