Chicago Pride Fest returns for 2 days, June 18 - 19 - the weekend before the 2022 Chicago Pride Parade (June 26) - with up to 100,000 expected to attend, join us in celebrating LGBTQ life, culture and community.
The legendary street festival features live music by headline artists and local favorites, 3 stages, food and drink, 100+ arts/crafts vendors, DJ’s and dancing, drag shows, pet parade, sponsored presence, games, giveaways and more.
A $15 suggested donation for entry helps pays performers and festival workers, and funds community programs. Generous public donations paid for the Chicago Pride Crosswalks; 14 rainbow paved intersections installed in 2019 that make up the longest installation of it’s kind in the world.
Location: Northalsted on Halsted Street from Addison to Grace St.
Hours: Sat June 18: 11am-10pm, Sun June 19: 11am-10pm
Weather: Open rain or shine, please be advised that severe conditions may delay or cancel performances
Security: No large bags/backpacks allowed, all bags will be inspected prior to entry. No coolers or outside beverages. Clear plastic sealed bottled water is allowed.
Photos from 20201 Chicago Pride Fest:Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3
2022 Chicago Pride Fest Entertainment Schedule:
Saturday, June 18
North Stage at Halsted & Grace
12:00 PM DJ Laura B
1:00 PM Drag Show
2:00 PM Netta
3:00 PM Drag Show
4:30 PM Inaya Day
5:15 PM Drag Show
6:00 PM Servin’ Fysh Dance Co.
7:00 PM Queen Explosion 8:45 PM The Aces
Waveland Dance Stage at Halsted & Waveland
1:00 PM Miss Toto
2:30 PM Blu 9
4:00 PM Rae Chardonnay
5:30 PM Spencer Huff
7:00 PM VJ Bryan
8:30 PM DJ Metro
South Stage at Halsted & Addison
12:45 PM Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus
1:30 PM Chicago Spirit Brigade
2:00 PM Bev Rage & The Drinks
3:30 PM Firebrand
4:30 PM Boy Band Review
6:15 PM Too Much Molly Band
8:15 PM Sixteen Candles
Sunday, June 19
North Stage at Halsted & Grace
12:00 PM Register for 12:30 Pet Parade
1:00 PM Drag Show
2:30 PM Alaska Thunderf*ck
3:30 PM Drag Show
4:30 PM Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute
6:00 PM DJ Laura B
6:30 PM Mila Jam
7:00 PM Drag Show
7:15 PM Grag Queen
8:00 PM Madison Rose
8:45 PM Dorian Electra
Waveland Dance Stage at Halsted & Waveland
1:00 PM Howie Doin
3:30 PM Matt Suave
5:00 PM Miss DJ Meg
6:30 PM Dan Slater
8:00 PM DJ Vlad
Planet Peach South Stage at Halsted & Addison
12:30 PM Chicago Spirit Brigade
1:00 PM Miss Foozie’s Pet Parade Awards
1:30 PM KidRiot
2:00 PM Connie
2:35 PM Thair
3:30 PM Fiat Lux
4:00 PM Cupcakke
4:45 PM Mo Mami
5:30 PM Mister Wallace & Friends
6:00 PM Cut-Cuz
6:45 PM Church of Zola
7:45 PM Dyllón Burnside
8:15 PM Sky Jetta
8:45 PM The Vixen Presents Black Girl Magic
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