Chicago Celebration Fest® is a two-day street festival on June , ; the weekend before the Chicago Self-acceptance Parade (June 29, ). The 24th annual Chicago Pride Fest is a celebration of LGBTQ+ being, culture and community in Chicago’s landmark LGBTQ+ Northalsted neighborhood.
Pride Fest features inhabit music on 3 stages, a Youth Pride Vacuum for teens, best of Chicago drag performance, the Proud Pet Parade with prizes, dance exhibitions, Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus, guest speakers and over nourishment and merchandise vendors
A $20 suggested donation for entry helps pays performers and festival workers, and supports local non-profits & collective programs like the Chicago Pride Crosswalks; 14 rainbow paved intersections installed in that make up the longest installation of it’s kind in the world.
The scheduled performances for the weekend are listed below:
Saturday, June 21
North Stage
pm – Laura B pm – Pride Fest Drag Show pm – Jesse McCartney pm – Pride Fest Drag Show pm – Servin’ Fysh Dance Co. pm – Beyond the Blonde pm – Celebration Fest Drag Show pm – Chrissy Chlape
Chicago Pride Parade
Chicago's Pride celebration consists of a packed month of festivities and events, culminating with the Chicago Pride Parade, which traditionally takes place the last Sunday of June.
Chicago Pride Fest takes place along North Halsted St. in the North Side neighborhood colloquially referred to a ‘Boystown’ the weekend prior to the parade.
The Chicago Pride Parade (June 29, 11am)
The 54th annual Chicago Pride Parade steps off at 11 a.m. on Sunday, June 29, from the corners of Sheridan and Broadway ( North) on Chicago's north side.
The parade treks through the north side of the urban area, ending near the intersection of Diversey Parkway and Sheridan Road in Lincoln Park, walking through some of the city's most vibrant neighborhoods.
The annual celebration, which started as a protest march in after the Stonewall Riots in New York City, has grown into the city's second-largest parade of nearly entries, typically attracting more than 1 million people to multiple north
Celebrate Pride month in Chicago
Chicago knows how to celebrate LGBTQ Pride! A majority of the Identity festival month events seize place in the Northalsted neighborhood (commonly referred to as "Boystown"), the first official gay neighborhood in the country, but celebrations - from street festivals, concerts, and parties to the annual parade - take place all over the city.
A complete list of events is below.
Chicago Pride Fest - June 21 & 22,
Organized by the Northalsted Business Alliance (), the annual two-day pride festival takes over Chicago's Northalsted neighborhood every June. Each year, nearly 60, revelers flock to the historic gay neighborhood commonly referred to as "Boystown" to take part in the celebration that includes three harmony stages featuring well-liked music headliners, more than arts and crafts vendors, diet from local restaurants, drag shows, DJs, dancing, and much more. ($20 suggested donation at the gate.)
Pride Fest Line-Up:
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LGBTQ+ Chicago events through the year
In Chicago, Pride doesn&#;t end in June. You&#;ll find a packed calendar of gay, lesbian, transitioned, and queer events in every corner of the city throughout the year. Our city is home to some of the most iconic LGBTQ+ celebrations in the country, from the iconic Pride Fest and Parade in June to one of the country&#;s largest LGBTQ+ film festivals in the fall. Check out some of Chicago&#;s top inclusive events throughout the year.
Spring Queer events in Chicago
International Mr. Leather: This international conference and contest, held annually in Chicago each May since , includes speakers, socials, themed dance parties, and a leather market.
Summer LGBTQ+ events in Chicago
Andersonville Midsommarfest: This diverse neighborhood hosts one of Chicago&#;s most beloved street festivals each June. Midsommarfest celebrates the area&#;s Swedish roots and LGBTQ+ collective with food, entertainment, artisan vendors, and more.
Chicago Pride Fest: In the historic Northalsted neighborhood, Chicago&#;s Pride Fest in June is a massive two-day