Transilience: A Trans Pride Festival arrived in parks on the North, South, and West sides of Chicago on August 13-15, 2026, marking the city’s second ever trans pride festival. Featuring a variety of trans performing projects (dance, drag, live musical performance, circus, puppeteering, standup comedy, live painting, flow arts, DJs, and experimental performance art), this festival is free to the public.

Any vendors selling works for profit will be required to pay a vendor fee to secure their spot. Community organizations, mutual aid groups, and other non profits can table for free.