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Chicago Pride Fest 2024 has JoJo Siwa, Natasha Bedingfield, drag queens: What to know
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Date:2025-04-20 00:59:32
As Pride Month ramps up, Chicago will host a two-day street-festival this weekend featuring performers, food and merch vendors.
While street festivals are a staple in Chicago summer programming, the Pride Fest weekend is set apart for its celebration of LGBTQ+ community and culture.
Held in the Northalsted neighborhood adorned with rainbow crosswalks, Pride Fest will feature headliners including JoJo Siwa, Natasha Bedingfield and Bob The Drag Queen.
Chicago's Pride Parade, scheduled for the following weekend on June 30, will be kicking off from the same neighborhood.
Here is what to know about Chicago Pride Fest:
When is Chicago Pride Fest?
Chicago Pride Fest is scheduled for Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23.
The festival is open from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. local time both days.
Where is Chicago Pride Fest?
Chicago Pride Fest is on Halsted Street between Grace Street and Addison Street on Chicago's North Side.
Headliners include Natasha Bedingfield and JoJo Siwa
The events, organized by the Northalsted Business Alliance, include drag shows, singers, DJs and dancers.
Performers include JoJo Siwa, Natasha Bedingfield, an ABBA tribute band and Bob the Drag Queen.
The festival will also host a Proud Pet Parade and a Teen Pride Space.
How much is Chicago Pride Fest?
Chicago Pride Fest admission is donation-based, with a $15 suggested donation to pay performers, staff and community organizations.
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