7th Annual Chicago Pride Fest

7th Annual Chicago Pride Fest Held the Friday & Saturday before the city's iconic Pride Parade on Sunday, Chicago Pride Fest is a gay/lesbian community celebration that kicks off Pride Weekend. Sponsored by the Northalsted Area Merchants Association and ChicagoPride.com, this fest features live music on two stages, food and arts/crafts and local merchant vendors. Hours: 3:00-10:00 p.m. on Friday; 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Saturday Location: Waveland & Halsted Street Gate donation: $7 suggested donation benefits Northalsted Area Merchants Association More info: 773-868-3010 or go to www.chicagoevents.com ENTERTAINMENT Saturday, June 27 South Stage 12:30 PM - PETCO's Pet Pride Parade with Miss Foozie 2:00 PM - Spirit Brigade 3:00 PM - ROTC 3:30 PM - The Joans 4:30 PM - Chicago Gay Men's Chorus 6:00 PM - 7-DEEZ 8:00 PM - 16 Candles North Stage 12:30 PM - PETCO's Pet Pride Parade 1:30 PM - BOI TOIZ 2:30 PM - Deborah Gibson 3:30 PM - Drag Show featuring Chicago's Best Female Impersonators 4:30 PM - Thelma Houston 5:30 PM - Drag Show featuring Chicago's Best Female Impersonators 6:30 PM - Crystal Waters 7:30 PM - Inaya Day 8:30 PM - Ultra Nate This is a Make A Difference Partner Event

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