2024 Chicago Pride Fest Schedules
Saturday June 22nd
North Stage
- 12:00pm – Laura B
- 1:00pm – Pride Fest Drag Show
- 2:00pm – JoJo Siwa
- 2:30pm – Pride Fest Drag Show
- 3:30pm – Servin’ Fysh Dance Co.
- 4:00pm – Kaleena Zanders
- 5:00pm – Ultrabeat
- 6:45pm – Pride Fest Drag Show
- 7:30pm – Sapphira Cristál
- 8:15pm – John Duff
- 9:15pm – Natasha Bedingfield
Waveland Stage
- 1:00pm – Ryan Willing
- 2:30pm – Saint
- 4:00pm – Miss Toto b2b Mary K
- 5:00pm – Doggpound
- 6:30pm – Ethan Cole
- 8:00pm – CircuitMOM Experience ft. Alex Lo
South Stage
- 1:00pm – Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus
- 2:00pm – Chicago Spirit Brigade
- 2:30pm – Bev Rage & The Drinks
- 4:00pm – The Divas
- 6:00pm – Too Much Molly Band
- 8:00pm – Sixteen Candles
- Host BoyJ
Sunday June 23rd
North Stage
- 12:00pm – Proud Pet Parade with Miss Foozie
- 12:30pm – Firebrand
- 1:00pm – Pride Fest Drag Show
- 2:00pm – Bob the Drag Queen
- 2:45pm – Pride Fest Drag Show
- 4:00pm – Alex Lahey
- 5:15pm – Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute
- 6:50pm – Pride Fest Drag Show
- 8:00pm – Max Rae
- 9:00pm – Amber Riley
Waveland Stage
Hosted by Sasha Love & Platinum Carrington
- 1:00pm – DJ X-tasy
- 3:30pm – DJ Ca$h Era
- 5:00pm – VJ Bryan
- 6:30pm – Virago
- 8:00pm – Avi Sic
South Stage
- 12:30pm – Chicago Spirit Brigade
- 1:00pm – Proud Pet Parade Awards w/Miss Foozie
Peach: ON AIR Welcome
- 1:30pm –Bussy Queen Power Trip
- 1:50pm – Breberries & Friends
- 3:00pm – Aya Ito
- 3:30pm – Rhea the Second
- 4:00pm – B.BLYSS! Takeover ft. Sandra Suave, DJ Feen, Ayodele Drum & Dance
- 5:30pm – Cobra B
- 6:30pm – Empress Of
- 7:15pm – Nanoos
- 8:15pm – AZN INVZN ft. Chess Knight, CZ Boogie, Supes Base, Dim Sum & Drag
Drag Showcase
North Stage - Saturday
- 1:00pm – Mimi Marks, Mz. Ruff n Stuff, Ebonii Michaels, Joan Jullian, Serena Fiierce
- 2:30pm – Sorraya Dash, Khloe Coulee, Mimi Marks, Mz. Ruff n Stuff, Serena Fiierce
- 6:45pm – Kimberly Summer, Amber Valentine, Sasha Love, Gina Belle, Veronica Pop, Mark Love
North Stage - Sunday
- 1:00pm – Luna La Catrina, Sapphire Feliciano, Persephone Brooklyn, Pixel, Bella De Balle
- 2:45pm – Batty Davis, Dida Ritz, J for Pay, Kara Mel D’Ville, Kylee Hunter, James Glamonster
- 6:50pm – Dida Ritz, Batty Davis, Aria B. Cassadine, Kenya J. Sanchez, Lucy Stoole
Teens & Seniors
Teen Pride Space @ Broadway & Waveland
Sat-Sun 11am-6pm
Free, Presented by Walgreens & Center on Halsted, Age 12-18
- 1:30pm – Open Mic Performers
- 3:00pm – Teen Drag
All Day Activities:
- Family Area/ Refreshments
- Face Painting
- Button Making/ Crafts
- Photo Booth
- Gender Affirming Closet
Community Partners:
- PrEP4Teens
- PHIMC/Illinois Safe Schools Alliance,
- Center on Halsted’s HIV/STI Testing & Prevention
- The Hub, Curie High School GSA
Senior Pride @ Center on Halsted 3rd floor
Sunday 12-4pm
Free, Presented by Center on Halsted, Age 55+
- 12:00pm – Refreshments
- 1:00pm – Lakeside Pride Strayhorns
- 3:00pm – Sweets Table
Proud Pet Parade
Registration
North Stage, Sun 12-12:30pm
Join Miss Foozie and Chicago’s Proudest Pet’s for the Proud Pet Parade! Free to participate.
Show off your proud pet’s best outfit!
The Proud Pet Parade will kick off at 12:30pm and head to the South Stage for the Awards Presentation.
Awards Presentation
South Stage, Sun 1pm
Fun Prizes!
First Place: $250 gift
Wrigleyville Veterinary Center
2nd Place Gift from
Lola & Bowie
3rd Place gift from
Pawsome Pet Pals
&
additional gift from
A Dog’s best Friend
Event Map
FAQs
Hotels
The closest hotels and lodging will be found near the 60613 and 60657 zip codes. You may also check out options in 60640 and 60614.
Also check out airbnb.com or VRBO.
Public Transportation
Due to heavy vehicle traffic, we recommend public transportation. You may research hotels near the CTA Red Line Addison or Sheridan Stations. The event is a few blocks from either.
Buses – 8, 22, 36, 77, 80, 146, 151, 152. CTA Trip Planner
Ride services Uber, Lyft, and taxicabs are also available and Chicago has Divvy bikes for rental.
Event Parking
“Pay to Park” street parking (suggestion: use the app Park Chicago) & nearby public parking lots (use a parking app like Spot Hero).
The Chicago Pride Parade is a separately organized (non-Northalsted) event scheduled for June 30, 2024. For parade information contact info@pridechicago.org or (773) 348-8243.
Parade Website: pridechicago.org
The fun annual Proud Pet Parade with Miss Foozie is Sunday at 12:00pm starting from the North Stage. Register your proud pet from 12:00-12:30, then at 12:30 Miss Foozie will lead the contestants to the Winners presentation at the South Stage at 1:00pm. Prizes!
Look for Chicago Pride Fest: Teen Pride Space, near the Waveland & Broadway entrance, a new space for LGBTQ+ teens (age 12-18) presented by Center on Halsted & Walgreens.
- Performances
- Free entry
- Socialize, Food & Drinks
- Live DJ, Dancing
- Games & Giveaways
- Counseling Support
MORE INFO – Contact info@northalsted.com to participate in the planning committee!
- No large bags/backpacks, all bags will be inspected prior to entry.
- No coolers or outside alcohol (clear, sealed plastic water bottles are allowed).
- No weapons, pepper spray, or firearms.
ADVISORY: BEWARE PICK POCKETS
- Pick Pockets target large gatherings
- Don’t place phone / wallet in REAR pocket / loose clothing
- Don’t use shoulder bags / back packs that hang behind you in close quarters
- DO use a front facing fanny pack or cross body / sling bag
- DO use a zippered front pocket or deep front pocket
- DO hand cover pocket areas in close quarters / crowded areas
Attention Residents & Businesses: the City of Chicago will begin towing cars:
(details subject to change)
Friday festival weekend at 9:00am
- 3733-3760 N. Halsted S
- 800-860 W. Bradley
- 750-820 W Waveland
and
- Friday festival weekend at 11:00pm
- 3600-3733 N Halsted St
Streets will reopen Monday after the fest at 8:00am
No access to Halsted Street surface parking lots or parking garages beginning: 11:59pm on Friday festival weekend.
The Whole Foods parking garage will remain open for customers, with access on Waveland west of Halsted during the festival and regular operating hours.
Leashed dogs are welcome; owner is responsible for their well being and behavior. Leaving before 5pm is recommended. Exotic animals are not allowed.
Contact info@northalsted.com with questions.
During the fest: Info, First Aid, Lost & Found will be at the festival Command Center (at 3620 N Halsted St.).
For lost and found after the festival please contact Chicago Special Events Management at (773) 868-3010.
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