2017 Chicago Pride Fest (Saturday)

The annual Chicago Pride Fest takes place on June 17-18, one weekend before the annual Chicago Pride Parade. It runs from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. down North Halsted Street from Addison to Grace. A $10 suggested donation is requested at the entrance. Music stars Taylor Dayne, Thelma Houston and Kristine W. are among the entertainment line-up, featuring a mix of national acts, local talent and a new Pride Pageant, making for 2 full days of non-stop entertainment. Pride Fest kicks off on Saturday, June 17, with Taylor Dayne, Vassy, David Hernandez, Thelma Houston, Chicago Gay Men's Chorus, Catfight, One Night Band, Girl Power Band, Boy Band Review. On Sunday, June 18, performers include Carlito Olivero, Symon, Kristine W., To the 9s, Rod Tuffcurls, Abba Salute and 16 Candles. For the first time in the festival's 13-year history, organizers will debut the Pride Pageant a spectacular stage show on Sunday featuring contestants vying for Pride's top prize. Another fun-filled highlight of Chicago Pride Fest is the annual Pet Pride Parade, which starts at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 18. Chicago Pride Fest is organized by the Northalsted Business Alliance (NBA), the organization behind Northalsted Market Days, Frost Fest and the Halloween Parade. The 2017 Chicago Pride Parade, which now brings more than a million visitors to the Uptown and Lakeview neighborhoods of Chicago, is slated for Sunday, June 25 starting at noon. Saturday, June 17 Entertainment North Stage 12:30 p.m.: Drag Show 2:30 p.m.: Thelma Houston 3:30 p.m.: Drag Show 5:30 p.m.: Vassy 6 p.m.: Drag Show 7:30 p.m.: David Hernandez 8:30 p.m.: Taylor Dayne South Stage 1 p.m.: Gay Men's Chorus 2 p.m.: Catfight 4 p.m.: One Night Band 6 p.m.: Girl Power Band 8 p.m.: Boy Band Review

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