September 30, 2021 | Chicago Pride Fest | Pride | Food | Street Festival | Live Music | Events
Chicago Pride Fest finally returns to Chicago’s Proudest Neighborhood! In celebration of the occasion, we’ve compiled your Pride Guide for this weekend in Northalsted:
Chicago Pride Fest 2021
Chicago Pride Fest returns, celebrating LGBTQ+ life, culture, and community; October 1st-3rd. Headliners include Debbie Gibson, Mýa, Shangela, Jamila Woods, VINCINT, Nina Sky, Crystal Waters, Katie Kadan, Mila Jam, and more.
Featuring live music on 3 stages: pop & dance icons, local favorites, and top DJs. This year showcases even more unique shopping experiences: artisan booths, crafts & specialty creations.
See pridefestchicago.com for all the latest info, including the performance schedule!
T-Mobile is a proud partner of the Chicago Pride Festival for a weekend full of fun and festivities!
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This weekend, join Jeep at the Chicago Pride Fest to show your colors and support the LGBTQ community of Chicago! Stopping by the Jeep® Brand display area, attendees can experience the 2021 lineup and receive a branded gift while supplies last.
Impress at the fest with 25% off select Graphic Tees, Tanks, and Shorts at Egoist Underwear, all weekend long.
See more and shop online at egoistunderwear.com.
Get bewitchingly buzzed at Buzzed by Zea during Pride Fest this Saturday, Oct 2nd. Sip a purple potion and find out which direction you’re heading in. Author and Witch Michael Herkes will be offering mini tarot readings for $20 from 9 pm-1 am.
Visit zeasalon.com for more info.
If you’re looking for midnight munchies after a long day of partying, check out Wicked & Sweet’s late-night menu: open from 10 pm-2 am on Friday and Saturday.
Check out the menu at wickedandsweet.com/friday-saturday-late-night, online order only.
Hydrate keeps the Pride Fest energy going after hours with their own lineup for renowned DJs including including Jesus Montanez, Abel, and Ethan Cole & Joe Pacheco.
Limited tickets are available in either daily or weekend passes, so act fast!
Visit hydratechicago.com for more info and get your ticket today!
- Pride Fest Brunch with Kinsey Preston at 11 am-3 pm Saturday and Sunday
- Pride Fest Weekend Shows with Yeisa Jovovich at 6 pm-midnight Friday through Sunday
Pregame the festival in style and enjoy bottomless mimosas, bloody marys, sangrias, and bellinis at Lark’s Pride Fest Brunch from 11 am-3 pm Saturday and Sunday.
See larkchicago.com for more info.
Make your Pride Fest brunch plans at Roscoe’s with That’s What Roscoe’s Calls BRUNCH – EggzYZ, celebrating all of the hits of the 90’s and 00’s. featuring Guest Host Korra Nation and special guests Kenya Sanchez, Spjörk, Dymond Carrington, Lotion, and Apollo Summers! This egg-cellent event runs from 12 pm-4 pm on Saturday.
Find out more and reserve your table today at roscoes.com.
Scarlet is open all Pride Fest Weekend with three sizzling dance parties:
- Friday: The Takeover! Pride with all LGBTQ+ Artists from 8 pm-10 pm
- Saturday: ScarLit Britnet Spears & Madonna Power Hours from 8 pm-10 pm
- Sunday: Sets from DJ Ca$hera & DJ Kirk running from 7 pm-2 am
See more info at scarletchicago.com.
Get Sidetrack’d before, during, and after the fest with absolutely no cover and events galore.
Doors open early at 1 pm all weekend and the following events:
- Friday: T.G.I.F. Show Tunes from 4 pm-9 pm & Glow Dance Party from 9 pm-2 am
- Saturday: Saturgay Drag & Games at 3pm & Pride Fest Dance Party from 9 pm-2 am
- Sunday: Sunday Funday Show Tunes 4 pm-9 pm & Drag & Dance Party from 9 pm-2 am
Visit sidetrackchicago.com for more info!
Work up at sweat at Steamworks during Pride Fest weekend, go all night at Daddy Issues After-Party with DJ J-Daddy on Saturday from 11 pm-5am and make sure you attend Sunday Service from 2 pm-8 pm.
Check out steamworksbaths.com for more info.