GET READY TO BRING THE PRIDE TO THE PLATE! đâžď¸ The Joliet Pride Network is once again teaming up with the Joliet Slammers for an epic night of baseball and community at Pride in the Ballpark! Whether youâre a lifelong fan or just here for the atmosphere, this is the night to show out and […]
Forget everything you know about your grandmaâs bingo hall. No rolling cages, no dusty daubers, and definitely no silence. Every first Thursday of the month, Critical Grind transforms into a battlefield of beats and rhythms for Game of Tones Musical Bingo! If youâve got a âcritical hitâ ear for music and a competitive streak, this is […]
HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day (HLTSAD) is observed annually on June 5th to honor people who've lived with HIV for many years, acknowledging their resilience, unique challenges (like aging with HIV, stigma, mental health), and advocating for their continued needs, coinciding with the 1981 CDC report marking the start of the AIDS epidemic. This day […]
Join JPN as we are marching in the Aurora Pride Parade THIS Sunday. Let us know if you want to join us! Kids are welcome! We are in the Green Section, Position 15. Arrive around 11:00 am...no later than 11:30! For map/location info, just look online! Hope to see you there!!!
The Joliet Pride Network hosts a regular âgaymeâ night at the Critical Grind Board Game Cafe in Shorewood, IL on the third Thursday of the month from 7-11pm. The âgaymeâ night is an event designed to promote inclusion, dignity, and acceptance by providing a safe and friendly environment for the local LGBTQ+ community and its […]
Joliet Pride Network is Proud to sponsor Wallyball every third Saturday of the month from 11am â 1pm at the Annerino Community Center in Bolingbrook. The event is free to attend, it isnât a competitive game, and is just a lot of fun! Join us to meet new friends, create community, and play wallyball! Similar […]
Fourth Tuesday of the month is JPNâs Monthly Movie Night! Join us on Tuesday, June 23rd at 6:30 PM for a fun evening out as we watch the newly released film âToy Story 5â at Regal Cinema Bolingbrook. Relax, unwind, and enjoy great company with the Joliet Pride Network! Tickets: $5each (discounted by JPN!) ââââââââ6:30 […]
Celebrate community, inclusion, and a great cause! Join us for Pride Night at Judges 2026 for an evening of fun, food, and giving back. RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/1391386476152000The owners of Judges are generously buying pizzas for the bar starting around 7:00 PM, so come hungry! Theyâll also have some fantastic raffle baskets up for grabs and some 50/50 raffles […]
Obergefell v. Hodges (2015) was the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, ruling that the Fourteenth Amendment requires all states to license marriages between same-sex couples and recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states, guaranteeing equal dignity and fundamental rights under the law. Authored by Justice Kennedy, the 5-4 decision found bans […]
THE MAGIC IS REAL, JOLIET! We thrilled to announce that the Joliet Pride Networkâs Queer Youth Prom is officially back for 2026! Get ready to step into a world of wonder because this yearâs theme is... 'Enchanted Forest: Celebrating Every Kind of Magic'Whether youâre a woodland fairy, a dapper elf, or just ready to bring your […]
The Stonewall Anniversary is celebrated annually on June 28th, marking the start of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York City, a pivotal event where LGBTQ+ patrons fought back against a police raid, sparking the modern gay rights movement and leading to annual Pride celebrations and increased activism for LGBTQ+ equality. Â #RememberStonewall #StonewallRiots
Forget everything you know about your grandmaâs bingo hall. No rolling cages, no dusty daubers, and definitely no silence. Every first Thursday of the month, Critical Grind transforms into a battlefield of beats and rhythms for Game of Tones Musical Bingo! If youâve got a âcritical hitâ ear for music and a competitive streak, this is […]