As the Northalsted Business Alliance ( NBA ) prepares to welcome thousands of celebrants for Chicago Pride Fest on June 18-19, the organization marks the month by sharing Pride stories. Be it individual, collaborative community memories, or examples of neighborhood initiatives, NBA will share narratives across social media using the #OurStory hashtag.
A centerpiece of Pride Month is the two-day Chicago Pride Fest, which celebrates the past, present and future of the LGBT community. The fest will take place 11 a.m.-10 p.m. on Halsted Street from Addison to Grace streets; there's a $10 entry donation.
Entertainment options include Jordin Sparks on stage on Saturday, June 18, while former Danity Kane members Aubrey O'Day and Shannon Bex of the Dumblonde duo shake things up Sunday, June 19. Rising star Daya of "Hide Away" fame joins Dumblonde in the Sunday line-up.
Other performers over the two-day festival include Boy Band Review, Chicago Gay Men's Chorus, Chicago Spirit Brigade, Emii, Fabio Campos, Goldhouse, Jason Maek & Zaena, Lakeside Pride Orchestra, Luciana, My Gold Mask, One Night Band, Rod Tuff Curls, Sushi Roll and Wedding Banned.
In addition, the Pride Pet & Family Parade will take place at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday Funday. Hosted by Ms. Foozie, it will open the second day of the festival.
See Northalsted.com .