CHICAGO — When Pride Fest returns to Boystown in June, it'll return with a mix of national headliners and festival favorites.
Entertainers for the annual event hosted by Northalsted Business Alliance will include The Veronicas, Estelle, Big Freedia, Jessica Sutta, Debbie Gibson and St. Lucia.
But this year's fun won't be confined to the Main Stage and South Stage: It extends to the Red Bull Dance Stage and Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club Runway.
The pet parade also returns to kick off the fun Sunday morning, led by Miss Foozie.
The parade will debut a new slogan, "Keep Pride Proud," to capture the enduring spirit of not only the festival, but the neighborhood that hosts the parade, a news release said.
“Our vibrant neighborhood has an enduring respect for both our history and future, and that is something we want to share with everyone who visits Boystown, be it for a festival or event, or just an average day,” said Christopher Barrett Politan, executive director of the Northalsted Business Alliance.
The Full Schedule:
Saturday, June 20
Main Stage @ Halsted Street and Grace Street
2:45 p.m. Deb Gibson
4:55 p.m. Adam Barta
6:40 p.m. Alicia Madison
8:15 p.m. Jessica Sutta
9:00 p.m. The Veronicas
South Stage @ Halsted Street and Addison Street
3:30 p.m. Ginger
7:45 p.m. Wedding Banned
Sunday, June 21
Main Stage @ Halsted Street and Grace Street
12:30 p.m. Pet Parade
1:30 p.m. Estelle
3:00 p.m. Crystal Waters
3:50 p.m. Big Freedia
5:05 p.m. Cazwell
6:15 p.m. Inaya Day
7:30 p.m. St. Lucia
South Stage @ Halsted Street and Addison Street
2:15 p.m. Catfight
4:10 p.m. Rod Tuffcurls
6:50 p.m. 16 Candles
Pride Fest runs from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on June 20 and June 21. It will stretch along Halsted Street from Addison Street to Grace Street. A $10 donation is suggested.
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