Superstar acts revealed as headliners for 2022 Pride in the Park Chicago

Pride in the Park Chicago, the third annual outdoor Pride festival in Chicago's Grant Park, announced this year's stunning lineup of show-stopping queer and ally artists, which includes headliners The Chainsmokers on June 25, and Alesso on June 26.

“We're excited about the Iconic Chicago Pride Parade making a return that Sunday, with many parade-goers planning to continue the celebration afterward with us at Grant Park,” said lead organizer Dusty Carpenter. “Equally as exciting is being able to present this all-star lineup to the community – keeping our spirits high.”

This year's lineup also includes Daya, who was featured on The Chainsmokers' song "Don't Let Me Down”, Saucy Santana, Shea Coulee, Monet X Change, Priyanka, Rebecca Black, J Worra, CircuitMom Productions, Moore Kismet, and Mz Worthy.

And to keep the party going, performances by Aaron Aanenson, GSP, Alexandrea Diamond, Avi Sic, Sasha Love, Kenya Black Dupree, Dusty Bahls, Janky, Mimi Marks, Khloe Couleé, Kenzie Couleé, Bambi Banks Couleé, Lúc Ami, Juicy Love Dion, Pepper, Travis Fiero, and Pride Ball hosting by Legendary Kentrele Gorgeous Gucci.

Additional special guests performers are expected to be announced soon. 

The one-of-a-kind inclusive queer celebration is Saturday, June 25 from 2 p.m. - 10 p.m. and Sunday, June 26 from 3 p.m. - 10 p.m. at Butler Field in Grant Park. 

"We're so excited that we can bring back the Pride in the Park experience,” said Carpenter.

Carpenter conceived the idea for Pride in the Park years ago. His company Dreambrite first introduced the event in 2019 as a one-day music festival. The inaugural Pride in the Park drew about 5,500 attendees.

Pride in the Park added a second day in 2020, only to be canceled completely due to COVID-19 concerns.

Last year, Pride in the Park returned with over 30,000 attendees.

“It was humbling to see the overwhelming support and enthusiasm it received last year, so we are most definitely committed to putting together an even greater experience this year,” said Carpenter.

Performances in 2021 included Tiësto, Gryffin, Chaka Khan, Tracy Young, Betty Who, Mila Jam, along with some legendary drag queens.

“As much as we celebrate Pride today as a party, it has never been more important to remember that Pride is a protest, and the queer community is continuously fending off anti-gay legislation and sentiments,” stressed Carpenter. “From anti-trans legislation to "Don't Say Gay" laws impacting our youth that while we dance we must also fight for one another.”

Tickets for Pride In The Park are available online.

GoPride.com is a proud sponsor of the event. 

Pride returns in full this year

Pride in the Park was the only traditional Pride event held last year in June as the annual Pride parade and festival were both canceled due to the pandemic.

However, both the Chicago Pride Parade and Chicago Pride Fest will be back in person this June, organizers confirmed to GoPride.com last month.

The annual Pride Parade will be Sunday, June 26, beginning at noon at the corner of Montrose Avenue and Broadway in the Uptown neighborhood, and will follow its usual route though Lakeview and end at the corner of Diversey Parkway and Sheridan Road in Lincoln Park.

Chicago Pride Fest, the annual street festival put on by the Northalsted Business Alliance, will be back in its traditional time slot the weekend before the parade.

Related: Chicago Pride Fest returns in June; headliners announced

“I'm excited that our community will gather again this year in June as we have historically, with heightened appreciation of togetherness and resilience in celebration of the rights we have secured and motivated to ensure that we retain them into the future,” said Northalsted Vice-President Mark Liberson.

Chicago's Pride Calendar is on GoPride.com

Pride in the Park 2022 Premiering Headliners

Alesso. Renowned Grammy-nominated DJ continually ranked as one of the Top 100 DJs in the world and collaborations with Katy Perry, Usher, David Guetta, Tove Lo, and more.

The Chainsmokers. The incomparable Grammy-winning DJ and Production duo, with the new lead single "High" from their upcoming fourth studio album.

Pride in the Park 2022 Continued Lineup

DAYA. Beloved singer/songwriter who was featured on The Chainsmokers' song "Don't Let Me Down" which peaked at number 3 on the Hot 100, and worked for Gryffin's "Feel Good". SAUCY SANTANA. Rapper and Television Personality, with a debut studio album “Keep It Playa” was released in 2021.

SHEA COULEÉ. Fashion Icon, Musician, Human Rights Activist, and Drag Superstar who won RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 5, and just this month was announced as one of eight returning winners that would be competing in the seventh season of RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars, the first-ever all-winners season of Drag Race.

MONET X CHANGE. Singer, Podcaster, Television Personality, Drag Superstar who won RuPaul's Drag Race season 5, and also one of eight returning winners that would be competing in the seventh season of RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars, the first-ever all-winners season of Drag Race.

PRIYANKA. Canadian television personality and drag superstar won the first season of the reality competition series Canada's Drag Race in 2020.

REBECCA BLACK. Singer and Youtube sensation with her viral hit single "Friday", recently came out as queer and also released her new song "Girlfriend".

J WORRA. Best known for her creativity as a producer and skills behind the decks, the native Chicagoan now Los Angeles-based DJ and producer was hailed as DJ Mag's 2019 Breakthrough Music Producer of the Year.

CIRCUITMOM PRODUCTIONS. Chicago's very own will once again bring exceptional themes, outfits, drag kings and queens, world-famous DJs, and that signature electric house music that only they can deliver at our second stage.

MOORE KISMET. DJ, songwriter, and music producer that is currently signed with Thrive Music and Universal Music Group.

MZ WORTHY. DJ, and one of the four original members of the Dirtybird Crew, Mz Worthy has performed at Coachella, Dirtybird Campout, Burning Man, and Ultra festivals.