ABOUT US
Our goal with ELGbtq+ is to create a safe, welcoming environment for all lgbtqia+ folx and allies in the Elgin area to come together, celebrate and learn from each other, and create unity within the community.
Our mission is to create family-friendly, accessible events everyone can attend, while prioritizing queer voices in and around the Elgin, IL area.
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We are very excited to be working on bringing the first Pride Parade and Festival to Elgin, Illinois! Many surrounding suburbs have been doing Pride festivals for the last few years with great success and thousands in attendance. We are currently seeking sponsors, donations, and vendors for the festival, as well as groups interested in participating in the parade. Click here for more info and to help celebrate and uplift our local community with us!
upcoming
events
Due to COVID, events are a little scarce lately, as we are trying to keep everyone's health and wellbeing in mind. We hope to resume regular events once we feel we won't be putting anyone in danger. Thanks for understanding and we hope you're hanging in there!
Rainbow Families Storytime
with Gail Borden Public Library
Our Rainbow Families Storytime video is now streaming online! Find at the link below.
July 25th
Queer Book Club
4pm
We will be holding our monthly Queer Book Club meeting virtually. Please send an email to with the subject "July Book Club" if you would like to attend.
More details about Queer Book Club can be found at the link below.
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CALENDAR
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Click Here to subscribe to our public Google Calendar!