Chicago Pride Fest 2024

Full Event Details

Chicago Pride Fest® 2024 will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2024, and Sunday, June 23, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM each day at 800 W. Waveland Ave., in Northalsted, Chicago’s landmark LGBTQ+ neighborhood.

What To Expect

• Celebration: 23rd annual Chicago Pride Fest, celebrating LGBTQ+ life, culture, and community
• Features: Live music on 3 stages, Youth Pride Space for teens, Best of Chicago drag performance, Proud Pet Parade with prizes, Dance exhibitions, Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus, Guest speakers, Over 150 food and merchandise vendors
• Donation: $15 suggested donation for entry to support performers, festival workers, local non-profits, and community programs

Performance Schedule

North Stage at Halsted & Grace:

• Saturday: Laura B, Pride Fest Drag Show, JoJo Siwa, Servin’ Fysh Dance Co., Kaleena Zanders, UltraBeat, Sapphira Cristál, John Duff, Natasha Bedingfield
• Sunday: Proud Pet Parade with Miss Foozie, Firebrand, Pride Fest Drag Show, Bob the Drag Queen, Alex Lahey, Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute, Max Rae, Amber Riley

Stage at Halsted & Waveland:

• Saturday: Ryan Willing, Saint, Miss Toto b2b Mary K, Doggpound, Ethan Cole, CircuitMOM Experience ft. Alex Lo
• Sunday: Hosted by Sasha Love & Platinum Carrington, DJ X-tasy, DJ Ca$h Era, VJ Bryan, Virago, Avi Sic

South Stage at Halsted & Addison:

• Saturday: Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus, Chicago Spirit Brigade, Bev Rage & The Drinks, The Divas, Too Much Molly Band, Sixteen Candles, Host BoyJ
• Sunday: Chicago Spirit Brigade, Proud Pet Parade w/Miss Foozie, Awards, Peach: ON AIR Welcome, Bussy Queen Power Trip, Breberries, Empress Of, Cobra B, Aya Ito, Nanoos, B.Blyss! Takeover, Rhea the Second, AZN INVZN ft. Chess Knight, CZ Boogie, Supes Base

Transportation

• Public Transit: CTA Red Line Addison station at Wrigley Field, CTA Red/Brown/Purple Lines at Belmont, Multiple bus lines
• Rideshare/Car Services: Available to hotels and other lodging

Street Closure & Parking Information

• Towing: Begins Friday, June 21 at 8:00 AM (800-860 W. Bradley, 750-820 W Waveland), Begins Friday, June 21 at 11:00 PM (3600-3800 N Halsted St)
• Reopening: Streets will reopen Monday, June 24 at 11:00 AM
• Parking Restrictions: No access to Halsted Street surface parking lots or parking garages starting 11:59 PM on Friday, June 21
• Whole Foods Parking: Remains open with access on Waveland west of Halsted during the festival

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