Shangela performs Chicago Pride Fest 2021, October 2

Shangela, best recognized as the only contestant to compete on three separate seasons of the Emmy-award winning reality series Rupaul's Drag Race (seasons 2, 3 and All Stars 3), graces the Chicago Pride Fest stage on Saturday, October 2.

Shangela has been performing for over a decade and she's performed at a lot of Pride celebrations.

“We have to remember that Pride was built out of protest because of the inequalities that the LGBTQ+ community faced,” Shangela said prior to performing at NYC Pride in 2019. “It's important for us to have a voice, and use our voice, and say it out loud and be proud.”

As an actor, Shangela has guest starred on network television shows like 2 Broke Girls, Glee, Bones, The Mentalist, X-Files, and more. She has appeared in films including Hurricane Bianca (2016), Kiss Me, Kill Me (2015), Hurricane Bianca 2, and A Star Is Born with Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper.

Shangela performs the North Stage at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 2.. 

The 20th annual Chicago Pride Fest, which is organized by the Northalsted Business Alliance, runs Friday, October 1 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, October 2 and Sunday, October 3 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on N. Halsted St. from Addison to Grace. 

A $15 suggested donation is recommended. Donations support local nonprofits and fund community projects like the Chicago Pride Crosswalks.

Pride Fest Schedules: Friday, October 1 | Saturday, October 2 | Sunday, October 3