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With the help of beautiful weather Chicago Pride Fest 2019 saw record-breaking crowds Saturday and despite occasional showers on Sunday organizer say the strong attendance continued all weekend long."This year Chicago Pride Fest saw record crowds, sponsors and vendors joining us both Saturday and Sunday. Enthusiastic crowds packed the street to celebrate and enjoy the diverse entertainment offerings," Mark Liberson told GoPride.com. "While we had periods of rain on Sunday, it didn't dampen the crowd's enthusiasm, with great crowds at all...

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has decorated several train cars with rainbows for Pride Month. Some trains on the north-south Red Line will bear pride colors this month. CTA wrapped some of the cars in rainbows, like they did in 2017 and 2018. The Howard Brown Health Center sponsored the cars, and they’re decorated on the inside with images highlighting the center’s diverse patient population. 14 crosswalks in Boystown, Chicago’s gay village, will also feature pride colors. 13 of them are rainbows,...

Northalsted Business Alliance, celebrates pride, diversity and community in Chicago's famed LGBTQ+ neighborhood. The festival, which is the weekend prior to the annual Chicago Pride Parade, brings together tens of thousands of LGBT supporters annually. It runs from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. down North Halsted Street from Addison to Grace. Organizers suggest a $10 donation upon entering.This year's festival honors the birth of the pride movement by recognizing the 50th anniversary of Stonewall.Chicago Pride Fest ( June 22-23 ) 11 a.m. — 10 p.m.Saturday, June...

Both the pride parade and the annual street festival return to Boystown. Scheduled for June 22-23, Chicago Pride Fest takes over North Halsted Street every year, turning Boystown into a huge LGBT celebration with four entertainment stages.Music stars Leann Rimes, Pabllo Vittar, and Alex Newell will each perform sets this year at Chicago Pride Fest, the Northalsted Business Alliance confirmed with GoPride.com in March.Now in its 19th year, Chicago Pride Fest kicks off on Saturday, June 22, with Alex Newell, Ultra Naté, Inaya Day, Chicago Gay...

"The rainbow crosswalk project signifies that the city remains steadfast in protecting who we are," said Ramesh Ariyanayakam, President, Northalsted Business Alliance.When the project is completed in time for this year's Pride Fest, which starts June 22, there will be a total of 13 Pride-themed rainbow crosswalks on the one-mile stretch of North Halsted from Melrose north to Bradley, excluding Addison.The 14th completed crosswalk at Melrose and Halsted is dedicated to the transgender community with the inclusion of the...

The Northalsted Business Alliance has released the non-stop entertainment lineup, detailing the slew of performers scheduled for the various entertainment stages.Music icon Sheila E. graces the stage Saturday, August 10, Daya delivers her hits on Sunday, August 11 and Jake Shears, of Scissor Sisters fame, closes out the festival on Sunday night."There's truly something for everyone at Northalsted Market Days, which has made it a must-do fest for close to 40 years. We can't wait to welcome locals and visitors alike to join us for an unforgettable weekend...