Chicago Pride Fest®
It's all about GLBT pride at Chicago Pride Fest®! Slated to be held June 22-23, 2013 – one week before Chicago's iconic Pride Parade on June 30 – this festive two-day event marks the first official party of summer.
Hosted by the Northalsted Business Alliance,this crowd-pleasing gay and lesbian celebration of community pride showcases an eclectic lineup of arts and crafts, food and other vendors. It also features entertainment on two stages with one dedicated to some of Chicago's fine performers in the gay community. Stay tuned for this year's stage lineup!
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| Aubrey O'Day | Deborah Cox | Janice Robinson |
Saturday, June 22 |
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| North Stage |
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| 12:30 p.m. | Pride Drag Show featuring Chicago's Best Female Impersonators |
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| 2 p.m. | Aubrey O'Day | |
| 3 p.m. | Pride Drag Show featuring Chicago's Best Female Impersonators | |
| 4:30 p.m. |
Jessica Sutta |
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| 5:30 p.m. | Pride Drag Show featuring Chicago's Best Female Impersonators | |
| 6:30 p.m. | Blu Cantrell | |
| 7 p.m. | Pride Drag Show featuring Chicago's Best Female Impersonators | |
| 8 p.m. | Sascha Gradiva |
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| 8:30 p.m. | Xelle | |
| 9 p.m. |
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| South Stage | ||
| 1 p.m. | Tandem 6 | |
| 2:30 pm. | Chicago Gay Men's Chorus | |
| 3:30 p.m. | Chicago Spirit Brigade | |
| Amy and Freddy |
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| 6 p.m. | Wedding Banned | |
| 7:30 p.m. |
Windy City Cowboys |
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| 8 p.m. |
Rock Candy |
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Sunday, June 23
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| North Stage | ||
| Noon |
Miss Foozie's Pet Parade Registration and Start |
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| 1 p.m. | Pride Drag Show featuring Chicago's Best Female Impersonators |
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| 2:30 p.m. | Deborah Cox | |
| 3 p.m. | Pride Drag Show featuring Chicago's Best Female Impersonators |
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| 4 p.m. | Ultra Nate |
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| 5 p.m. |
Inaya Day |
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| 6 p.m. | Neon Hitch | |
| 7 p.m. | Sandy B. | |
| 8 p.m. | Janice Robinson and Tameka Star |
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| South Stage | ||
| 1 p.m. | Miss Foozie's Pet Parade Contest |
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| 2 p.m. | HAG | |
| 3:45 p.m. | Chicago Spirit Brigade |
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| 4 p.m. | The Personnel | |
| 6 p.m. | Rod Tuffcurls |
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| 7:30 p.m. | Sixteen Candles |
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Monday, June 24 |
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| LGBT Trip to Six Flags Great America |
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| Enjoy the day riding some of the best roller coasters in the Midwest! | |
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Special discount tickets and transportation will be available.
Prices to be announced soon. |
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Tuesday, June 25 |
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| Architectural Walking Tour |
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| Experience some of Chicago's most famous architecture with a walking tour along the river. | |
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Prices and schedule to be announced soon. |
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Wednesday, June 26 |
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| Fireworks Boat Cruise |
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| Sail away with the Big Gay Cocktail Club (BGCC) with a cruise complete with fireworks. | |
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Boarding begins at 6:30 p.m., cruise continues from 7-10 p.m.
$34 includes appetizer buffet. Tickets available soon. |
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Friday, June 28
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| Pride Pub Crawl |
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Kick off the weekend with Northalsted bars and restaurants, including specials from participating venues! |
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Schedule and specials to be announced soon. |
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Saturday, June 29
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| Proud to Run 10K/5k Walk or Run |
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Start off the day with a walk or run (www.proudtorun.org), then enjoy brunch specials at select Northalsted locations. Afterwords, head to Hollywood Beach for some fun in the sun! |
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Specials to be announced soon. |
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For Pride Parade information, visit http://www.chicagopridecalendar.org/ or call (773) 348-8243.
For information on sponsorships, transit and vendors, visit www.chicagoevents.com or call 773-868-3010.