24th Annual Chicago Pride Fest 2025

CHICAGO (June 15, 2025) —Jesse McCartney, Deborah Cox, Aluna, Confidence Man and The Aces are headlining the 24^th Annual Chicago Pride Fest 2025 taking place June 21- 22, 2025 in the iconic Northalsted neighborhood. Other artists appearing include Hayla, Chrissy Chlapecka, Snow Wife, Black Girl Magic hosted by The Vixen with very special guest Shea Coulee´ and local favorites Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute, Too Much Molly Band and Sixteen Candles plus many more!

The two-day street festival is a vibrant celebration of LGBTQ+ life, culture, and community.  It is located on Halsted Street between Addison & Grace, in Chicago’s historic LGBTQ+ business district.(800 W Waveland Ave, Chicago, IL 60613). The festival runs 11 a.m.- 10 p.m. daily and features live music on three stages, Chicago’s finest drag artists, dance exhibitions, guest speakers, food, drinks, and over 150 art, merchandise and service vendors.

Returning this year, Pride Fest will have a dedicated Teen Pride Space for LGBTQ+ teens and allies ages 12-18, located near the Waveland & Broadway entrance. The space is being created in cooperation with the Center on Halsted and will be open from 11 – 5 p.m. on both days, offering performances, food and drinks, DJ sessions, dancing, games, giveaways, and counseling and support resources. There will also be a designated area for parents/younger siblings to hang out in the Teen Pride space.

“We are thrilled to come together to celebrate community and uplift each other in the struggle for equality and human rights,” said Mark Liberson, Northalsted Business Alliance Vice-President and Festival Committee Chairperson. “Despite decades of progress, the need for Pride has not lessened, as prejudice-rooted legislation, demonization of our community, and lethal violence, especially against our transgender and BIPOC community members, are on the rise.”

A $20 suggested donation for entry helps to pay performers and festival workers and supports local non-profits and community programs, such as the landmark status Chicago Pride Crosswalks, which consist of 14 rainbow-paved intersections installed in 2019, making up the longest installation of its kind in the world.

Entertainment Schedule

Saturday, June 21st

North Stage

• 12:00pm – Laura B 
• 1:00pm – Pride Fest Drag Show
• 2:00pm – Jesse McCartney
• 2:50pm – Pride Fest Drag Show
• 3:30pm – Servin’ Fysh Dance Co.
• 4:00pm – Beyond the Blonde
• 5:45pm  – Pride Fest Drag Show
• 6:30pm – Chrissy Chlapecka
• 7:15pm –  Ashley Paul
• 7:45pm – Hayla
• 9:05pm – Confidence Man

Waveland Stage

Hosted by Dom Brown & Mr. Pretty 

• 1:00pm – VJ Bryan
• 2:30pm – DJ X-tasy
• 4:30pm – Unfriendly Black Hotties
• 6:30pm – Doggpound
• 8:00pm – Mr.Pretty & Friends

South Stage

Hosted by BoyJ

• 1:00pm – Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus
• 2:00pm – Chicago Spirit Brigade
• 2:30pm – Bev Rage & The Drinks
• 4:00pm – The Divas
• 6:00pm – Hello Weekend
• 8:00pm – Sixteen Candles

Sunday, June 22nd

North Stage

• 12:00pm – Proud Pet Parade with Miss Foozie
• 12:30pm – Firebrand
• 1:00pm – Pride Fest Drag Show
• 2:00pm – Deborah Cox
• 2:45pm – Pride Fest Drag Show
• 4:00pm – Snow Wife
• 5:15pm – Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute
• 6:50pm – Pride Fest Drag Show
• 8:00pm – Jules Liesl
• 8:15pm – Micah
• 9:00pm – The Aces

Waveland Stage

Hosted by Sasha Love & Dom Brown

• 1:00pm – DJ Ca$h Era
• 3:30pm – iamBrandon
• 5:00pm – Martin & House of Fiierce
• 6:30pm – Virago
• 8:00pm – Avi Sic

South Stage

• 12:30pm – Chicago Spirit Brigade 
• 1:00pm – Proud Pet Parade Awards w/Miss Foozie
• 1:30pm –Too Much Molly Band
• 3:00pm – Haus of Ami
• 3:45pm – Andrew Sa
• 4:30pm – JANESITA
• 5:15pm – Cobra B
• 6:15pm – B.BLYSS! Takeover
• 7:15pm – ALUNA
• 8:15pm – Stylin’ Out Network
• 9:00pm – Black Girl Magic hosted by The Vixen + Shea Coulee

About the Northalsted Business Alliance

Founded in 1980, the Northalsted Business Alliance represents one of the nation’s oldest LGBTQ+ business districts including more than 100 small businesses along Chicago’s Halsted Street corridor from Belmont to Irving Park/Broadway. The organization works to enhance economic vitality, foster a welcoming community, celebrate LGBTQ+ culture, and promote tourism through programs, services, and events including Chicago Pride Fest®, Northalsted Market Days®, the Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade, and more. For information visit northalsted.com.

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