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Springfield Pridefest

Sat, May 17 , 2025 • 11:30am - 10:00pm

401 E Capitol Ave, Springfield, IL 62701

Family friendly street festival celebrating the LGBTQ community and equality in our community. The event features a kid's area, teen area, over 50 vendors, live music, food and drinks. It's the gayest day of the year in Central Illinois!

This street fair is held the 3rd Saturday of May. It is a day of embracing diversity and celebrating the Central IL. LGBTQ community. It is an event with something for everyone – a kid's area, a large stage with live entertainment, lots of great vendors selling goods and giving out information, great food & drinks, tons of fun, and time spent with family & friends. Springfield PrideFest is organized by the Phoenix Center.

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Mansion View Inn & Suites - Springfield

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Conveniently located in Springfield's downtown area.

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State House Inn - The Red Collection - Springfield

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Located in downtown Springfield, the State House Inn is right across the street from the Illinois State Capitol complex.

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Wyndham Springfield - City Centre

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Full service hotel located in historic downtown.

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