Jesse McCartney, Deborah Cox, Aluna, Confidence Man and The Aces to headline 24th Annual Chicago Pride Fest
June 21-22
Jesse McCartney, Deborah Cox, Aluna, Confidence Man and The Aces
are headlining the 24th annual Chicago Pride Fest 2025 taking place June 21- 22, 2025 in the iconic Northalsted neighborhood. Other artists appearing include Hayla, Chrissy Chlapecka, Snow Wife, Black Girl Magic hosted by The Vixen with very special guest TBA and local favorites Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute, Too Much Molly Band and Sixteen Candles plus many more!
Jesse McCartney, Deborah Cox, Confidence Man, The Aces, Aluna
The two-day street festival is a vibrant celebration of LGBTQ+ life, culture, and community. It is located on Halsted Street between Addison + Grace, in Chicago’s historic LGBTQ+ business district. The festival runs 11 a.m.- 10 p.m. daily and features live music on three stages, Chicago’s finest drag artists, dance exhibitions, guest speakers, food, drinks, and over 150 art, merchandise and service vendors.
Returning this year, Pride Fest will have a dedicated Teen Pride Space for LGBTQ+ teens and allies aged 12-18, located near the Waveland + Broadway entrance. The space is being created in cooperation with the Center on Halsted and will be open from 12 – 5p.m. on both days, offering performances, food and drinks, DJ sessions, dancing, games, giveaways, and counseling and support resources.
Hayla, Chrissy Chlapecka, Snow Wife, Sixteen Candles
“We are thrilled to come together to celebrate community and uplift each other in the struggle for equality and human rights,” said Mark Liberson, Northalsted Business Alliance Vice-President and Festival Committee Chairperson. “Despite decades of progress, the need for Pride has not lessened, as prejudice-rooted legislation, demonization of our community, and lethal violence, especially against our transgender and BIPOC community members, are on the rise.”
A $20 suggested donation for entry helps to pay performers and festival workers and supports local non-profits and community programs, such as the landmark status Chicago Pride Crosswalks, which consist of 14 rainbow-paved intersections installed in 2019, making up the longest installation of its kind in the world.
The complete daily schedule will be announced shortly.
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