# LGBT Pride Month 2026 Events & Parades In Carbondale | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: LGBT Pride 2026 Events in Carbondale. Carbondale Pride and Festivals that you just cannot miss. Stay up to date with all the pride parades, LGBT parties, festivals, and everything to celebrate the pride community and love in every manner.
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- **Display Name**: LGBT Pride events
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## LGBT Pride Events in Carbondale

- **Event Name**: 10s Across the Board Drag Ball
  - **Description**: Celebrate Coming Out Weekend right here where you BELONG!  10 - 10 @ 10pm (18+)About this EventIt's Coming Out this weekend, and SI CABE &amp; The Varsity are hosting our first invitational competitive drag ball on the be
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Oct 10 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
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  - **Venue**: The Varsity Center
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  - **Price**: USD 15 to 30
  - **Categories**: fitness, Art, Entertainment, Theatre, health-wellness, performances
- **Event Name**: Rainbow Cafe's 26th Anniversary Gala
  - **Description**: Rainbow Cafe is excited to announce our 26th annual Gala! Our annual Gala serves as our largest fundraising event of the year helping fund our continued work of supporting the LGBTQ+ community here in Southern Illinois!

This year our Gala will be taking
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 05:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carbondale/rainbow-cafes-26th-anniversary-gala/200030606098026
  - **Venue**: 1255 Lincoln Dr, Carbondale, IL 62901-4304, United States
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- **Event Name**: SAVE THE DATE: Coming Out Day Annual Photo
  - **Description**: October 11th is National Coming Out Day, and SIU Carbondale has commemorated the holiday each year with a group photo, in a declaration of pride and queer visibility. We will have other activities before the photo (to be announced), but we are looking to
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  - **Date**: Sun Oct 11 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun Oct 11 2026 at 05:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carbondale/save-the-date-coming-out-day-annual-photo/200030521228826
  - **Venue**: 1263 Lincoln Drive, Carbondale, IL, United States, Illinois 62901
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## Trending Events in Carbondale

- **Event Name**: Youngstown State Penguins at Southern Illinois Salukis Football at Saluki Stadium
  - **Venue**: Saluki Stadium
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Homecoming Music Street Festival
  - **Description**: The City of Carbondale and Southern Illinois University shut down The Strip for an all-night celebration on Friday, October 16.About this EventThe City of Carbondale, Southern Illinois University, and friends are going fo
  - **Venue**: Hangar 9
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- **Event Name**: SIU Homecoming Music Street Festival
  - **Description**: 🚨🎶 LET’S SHUT DOWN THE STRIP! 🎶🚨

🐾 SIU HOMECOMING IS TAKING OVER DOWNTOWN CARBONDALE! 🐾

📅 Friday, October 16
📍 The Strip | Illinois Avenue, Carbondale
⏰ 3 PM–MIDNIGHT
🎟️ FREE!

The 3rd Annual SIU Homecoming Music Street Festival is back! 🔥 Illinois Aven
  - **Venue**: S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL, United States
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- **Event Name**: Off the Rails Concert Series // Kyle Tuttle Band // Chris Housman
  - **Description**: The return of the Off the Rails Concert Series, bringing five unforgettable nights of free live music to downtown Carbondale from August through October 2026.

For the first time in the series' history, our concerts will take place on the Robbie Stokes Me
  - **Venue**: 200 S Washington St, Carbondale, IL 62901, United States
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- **Event Name**: Care for Caregivers (C4C) Monthly Support Series
  - **Description**: Connection is the Medicine Foundation, Lead with Love and CASA of the Ninth Present A Monthly Support and Care Group for CaregiversAbout this EventJoin Lead with Love, CASA of the Ninth and Connection is the Medicine Foun
  - **Venue**: True Nature Healing Arts
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- **Event Name**: SIU Alumni 2026 Homecoming Tailgate
  - **Description**: Join the Association and Carbondale in the '80s and '90s Group for tailgating three hours before SIU vs Illinois State at Saluki Stadium.About this EventIt's time to celebrate 75 years of the Dawg! The SIU Alumni Associat
  - **Venue**: Saluki Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Arkansauce
  - **Description**: If you were at Hangar 9 for their debut, you already know.

Arkansauce absolutely blew the roof off the place last time they were here, playing to an unbelievable crowd. We’ve had constant requests to bring them back, so we’re hyped to announce they are r
  - **Venue**: 511 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL, United States, Illinois 62901
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- **Event Name**: Northern Iowa Panthers at Southern Illinois Salukis Football at Saluki Stadium
  - **Venue**: Saluki Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Ghost Paint & Sip
  - **Description**: Join us for Ghost Paint &amp; Sip – spooky fun, creative vibes, and drinks all night long!About this EventGhost Paint &amp; SipGet ready for a spooky and super fun night at our
  - **Venue**: Hotel Anthracite
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top LGBT Pride events in Carbondale?
  - **A:** 10s Across the Board Drag Ball (Sat Oct 10 2026 at 10:00 am at The Varsity Center), Rainbow Cafe's 26th Anniversary Gala (Sat Nov 14 2026 at 05:00 pm at 1255 Lincoln Dr, Carbondale, IL 62901-4304, United States), SAVE THE DATE: Coming Out Day Annual Photo (Sun Oct 11 2026 at 05:00 pm at 1263 Lincoln Drive, Carbondale, IL, United States, Illinois 62901).
- **Q**: How can I find LGBT Pride events in Carbondale?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming LGBT Pride events in Carbondale on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for LGBT Pride events in Carbondale?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for LGBT Pride events in Carbondale?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting LGBT Pride events in Carbondale include The Varsity Center, 1255 Lincoln Dr, Carbondale, IL 62901-4304, United States, 1263 Lincoln Drive, Carbondale, IL, United States, Illinois 62901.
- **Q**: What is the price range for LGBT Pride events in Carbondale?
  - **A:** Prices for LGBT Pride events in Carbondale range from USD 15 to USD 30. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for LGBT Pride events in Carbondale?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting LGBT Pride events in Carbondale include The Varsity Center, Rainbow Cafe LGBTQ Center, The Paulette Curkin Pride Resource Center at SIU.
- **Q**: Are there any online LGBT Pride events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many LGBT Pride events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new LGBT Pride events in Carbondale?
  - **A:** Follow the LGBT Pride category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new LGBT Pride events are listed in Carbondale.

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