CHICAGO PRIDE FEST- A 10-HOUR PRE-PARTY RETURNSFOR ITS FOURTH YEAR
Chicago Pride Fest, the kick-off party to the Gay Pride Parade, returns for its fifth season at the corner of Halsted and Waveland from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, June 23. Kathy "Sister" Sledge headlines musical acts.

/Gay and Lesbian News Articles/ - CHICAGO, IL, June 20, 2007 — Pride Fest features food, drink, dancing, music and dozens of retailers and artists selling an variety of goods. This year the festival, which is sponsored by Bud Light, will feature headline act Kathy "Sister" Sledge.

Performances will range from a production of "Gay Shakespeare" to the soulful sounds of Kathy Sledge (We are family). Other performances include; The Clark Street Band, Chicago Gay Men's Chorus, Chicago Spirit Brigade, Naked Boys Singing, R.O.T.C. (The Righteously Outrageous Twirling Corps), Shamlessboyz, Devin & The Straights and Kimi Hayes.

Pride Fest was originally organized by NAMA in response to an overwhelming demand for festivities the day before the actual Pride Parade. Since then Pride Fest has burgeoned into a premier summer festival on the city's north side, drawing crowds from all around to participate in the celebration.

Since parking is limited in areas surrounding the festival, it is recommended that public transportation be used to get to the event. The CTA Red Line "L" (Belmont, Addison stops) or Brown Line "L" (Belmont stop) are conveniently located a few blocks from the festival. For routes, directions and connections, call 773.836.7000 or visit www.transitchicago.com.

A $5 voluntary donation admits one to Pride Fest. For more information call 773-868-3010 or check out the event online at www.chicagoevents.com.

Make sure to check out the other lively summer festivals that NAMA presents throughout the summer season. Halsted Taste Better, an event that celebrates the culinary excellence of the North Halsted area, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Monday, June 18 at N. Halsted and Aldine Streets. And don't forget Market Days, the largest two-day street fair in the Midwest, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, August 11, and Sunday, August 12.

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