We’ve got the details on the parties, performers and Chicago’s iconic Gay Pride Parade that will help you celebrate Pride 2011 to the fullest.
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Chicago Pride Fest
The weekend kicks off on Friday, June 24th with this two-day event hosted by Northalsted Business Alliance. The festival features food and other vendors as well as a lineup of arts and crafts.
It also features two stages of entertainment and boasts an impressive lineup of performers including Crystal Waters, Kim English, Deborah Cox, Ultra Nate, MYA, Inaya Day, and many more.
Hours:
Fri., June 24: 4 - 10 pm
Sat., June 25: 11 am - 10 pm
Location:
On Halsted btwn. Addition & Broadway
3700 N. Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60613
Check out the official site for more info.
Backlot Bash
Celebrating its 8th year. The annual 3-day event takes place in the parking lot behind Cheetah Gym, 5248 N. Clark. For list of entertainers, djs, age requirements, hours, cost, etc. check out the official website.
Dyke March Chicago
Community members come together for an alternative to the official Pride Parade in Boystown to celebrate the beauty and diversity of the Lesbian Community.
Hours: Starts at 2:30pm
Location: Starts at 7054 S. Jeffery Blvd.
Other Saturday events include:
Pride Walk & Run
"Proud To Run" 30th Annual event includes a 5k & 10k & 2 mile fun walk presented by Frontrunners/Frontwalkers Chicago in Lincoln Park, Montrose & the lakefront. 8 AM. $30. Proceeds benefit local community organizations. www.proudtorun.org.
Sailboat Excursion- "A Gay Pride Golden Sail Adventure Sunset Cruise" by Class "C" Entertainment. 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM (Board 4:30 PM sharp) at Burnham Harbor, 1559 S. Lake Shore Dr. Tickets: $35 (Advance purchase only).
The Parade
Chicago’s 42nd Annual Pride Parade will feature Grand Marshal Fernanda Rocha—the first lesbian cast member on the Bravo show, The Real Housewives of Orange County. The parade will line up at the corner of Halsted (800 West) and Belmont (3200 North). Step off from the Halsted/Belmont corner at 12 Noon and proceed north on Halsted (to Broadway); then south on Broadway (to Diversey); then east on Diversey (to Cannon Drive) in Lincoln Park.
Other Sunday events include:
Street Fest
An event sponsored by Gay Chicago with portions of proceeds benefiting PFLAG. Featuring vendors and live performances from 4pm-10pm located on Glenwood, between Morse and Lunt, at Morse Red Line.
Block Party
Located in the parking lot of the Lake View Lutheran Church, 835 W. Addison. 4 PM to 8 PM. $5 donation (gets you a Pride wristband good for two drinks). Proceeds support The Crib - an emergency shelter for young people and Stand Up for Kids - a street outreach service.)
For a full listing of Chicago Pride events throughout the month of June visit the offical site.
Don't forget to send us your Gay Pride photos and upload videos from your phone! You could be featured in our Gay Pride Gallery.
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