May 2, 2016—The Northalsted Business Alliance announces the 2017 Chicago Pride Fest entertainment line-up, featuring a mix of national acts, local talent and a new Pride Pageant, making for 2 full days of non-stop entertainment.
From the fan favorite drag shows to the Gay Men's Chorus and iconic pet parade, Pride Fest offers up hour by hour fun. For the first time in festival history, Northalsted debuts the Pride Pageant a spectacular stage show featuring contestants vying for Pride's top prize.
The annual festival welcomes tens of thousands of celebrants to the Boystown neighborhood to commemorate Pride Month.
Chicago Pride Fest
June 17-18
11 am — 10 pm
North Halsted from Addison to Grace
$10 Suggested Donation
About the Northalsted Business Alliance ( NBA )
Formed in 1980, NBA represents more than 100 businesses along the Halsted Street corridor. The organization hosts major events throughout the year including Chicago Pride Fest, Northalsted Market Days, Frost Fest and the Halloween Parade. For information about NBA visit www.northalsted.com
Saturday performers include: Drag shows, Taylor Dayne, Vassy, David Hernandez, Thelma Houston, Gay Men's Chorus, Catfight, One Night Band, Girl Power Band, Boy Band Review
Sunday performers include Pet Parade, Drag shows, Carlito Olivero, Pride Talent Show, Symon, Kristine W., To the 9s, Rod Tuffcurls, Abba Salute, 16 Candles.
2017 Pride Fest Talent full schedule available soon.
