Dance diva Loleatta Holloway ('Love Sensation,' 'Hit and Run'), dance/soul icon Linda Clifford ('If My Friends Could See Me Now') and Grammy-nominated Chicago blues artist Liz Mandville Greeson are among the artists scheduled to perform at 'Pride Fest,' Saturday, June 26, on Halsted between Waveland and Grace.
Pride Fest is sponsored by the Northalsted Area Merchants Association. Suggested gate donation is $5. Hours are Noon-9 p.m. Among the others scheduled to perform at Pride Fest are: Chicagoan Suzanne Palmer (dance/electonica); alternative rocker Kimi Hayes; and Zelma Davis, a lead singer with the popular '90s New York dance act C + C Music Factory.
In addition to two stages, Pride Fest will feature food and arts & crafts vendors. The Pride Fest lineup (updates/more info at 773-868-3010 or www.chicagoevents.com) is:
Grace/Halsted Stage: Noon: Chezwick; 1:30 p.m.: Lakeside Pride; 4 p.m.: Zelma Davis (from C+C Music); 4:45 p.m.: Loleatta Holloway; 5:30 p.m.: Suzanne Palmer; 7:30 p.m.: Linda Clifford
Waveland/Halsted Stage: 5 p.m.: Liz Mandville Greeson; 6:30 p.m.: Kimi Hayes; 7:30 p.m.: DJ