1. LGBTQ in GP:Pride in the Park Chicago 2019 takes over Grant Park with a lineup of performers headlined by Iggy Azalea, Steve Aoki and Tamar Braxton, plus food and drink from Bar Siena, Bombo Bar and Public House as well as a fireworks display once the sun goes down. 1-10 p.m. Saturday, Grant Park-Butler Field, 350 E. Monroe St., $55 GA, $125 VIP; prideintheparkchicago.com

2. The Parade: Chicago’s liveliest, most popular parade event during Pride weekend is Lakeview’s Pride Parade, where streets stack people a dozen deep along the route, particularly the Boystown stretch of Halsted between Belmont Avenue and Grace Street This year is its 50th anniversary. Noon-3 p.m. Sunday, begins at Montrose Avenue and Broadway, ends near Diversey Parkway and Sheridan Road, free; chicagopride.gopride.com

3. Less is more: If you’re looking for a less-crowded, lower-key celebration, try Pride North festival, where local DJs and other musicians will perform from two different stages throughout the two-day event, and guests can enjoy three dance-floors and local food, drink and other vendors. Noon-2 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, Glenwood Avenue and Morse Avenue, free; pridenorth.co

4. Bowie bops and brews:David Bowie was obviously an icon, and specifically so for many members of the LGBTQ community. In the spirit of Pride, Empirical Brewery will host a David Bowie Pride Party devoted to dancing, Pride and the Thin White Duke. Special tequila barrel-aged Symbiotic kettle sour will be tapped also. 7-11:30 p.m. Saturday, Empirical Brewery, 1801 W. Foster Ave., free; empiricalbrewery.com

5. Joliet’s first time: The first-ever Joliet PrideFest makes its debut this weekend, featuring a traveling zoo, non-profit fair, food trucks, drinks, live music, face-painting, yard games and an LGBTQ history exhibit. Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park & Theatre, 201 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, free; jolietpridefest.org