Waukegan Friends

07/02/2026

June was a whirlwind, so we are still catching up on posting photos. Here are some fantastic shots from Waukegan Pride 2026, by Mariel Bokor!

PS: If you took any pictures at our Pride events this year, we would love to see them!

07/02/2026

Some wonderful shots of the 'He, She, They, Them' Waukegan Friends Preview Party at ShadowBoxx Gallery!

Thank you to Jay Stephen for the photography!

06/21/2026

Thank you for a wonderful event, Lgbtq+ Center Lake County!! So glad we could be there!

And thank you to our friends at St. Paul's Lutheran Church for helping set up and man our booth ❤️🌈

06/20/2026

Update!
The tent and our free Swag are in Route!!
Thanks to Saint Pauls for stepping up to help us out!!! Love our Waukegan!! And thank you St. Paul's Lutheran Church!!

06/20/2026

Due to a board member family emergency, we will not have a table at Lgbtq+ Center Lake County Pride today.

It’s a fabulous event, so please go out and show your support. We look forward to seeing you there next year! 🌈

06/20/2026

Thank you to ShadowBoxx Gallery and Michael Voss, all the amazing artists, our talented carterer, bartender and musician, and our members, friends, and volunteers for a memorable night. The incredible exhibit "He She They Them" can be enjoyed during tomorrow's ArtWauk and any time ShadowBoxx Gallery is open through July 11th.

06/19/2026

We're setting up for and looking forward to tonight's members' only preview of He, She, They, Them at ShadowBoxx Gallery at 7pm! Not a member? Become a member tonight!

06/11/2026

We’re SO excited for this art show, in collaboration with our friends at ShadowBoxx Gallery

06/02/2026

What a great article in the Lake County News-Sun Waukegan Pride Parade and Festival, highlighting our intentional work in strengthening community and Waukegan!

Mayor Sam Cunningham said the city, which was built by people from a variety of communities, has a tradition of welcoming all comers.