Pride Fest returns to Chicago next weekend

Here’s a preview of the music and fun planned for June 18-19.

By Char Daston
Gay Pride Festival
Confetti flies as people gather at Chicago's Grant Park during the Pride in the Park festival, Saturday, June 26, 2021. Shafkat Anowar/Associated Press
Gay Pride Festival
Confetti flies as people gather at Chicago's Grant Park during the Pride in the Park festival, Saturday, June 26, 2021. Shafkat Anowar/Associated Press

Pride Fest returns to Chicago next weekend

Here’s a preview of the music and fun planned for June 18-19.

By Char Daston
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Chicago comes alive during Pride Month. This year, Chicagoans will take to the streets for Chicago Pride Fest from June 18-19, Pride in the Park from June 25-26, and the Chicago Pride Parade in Northalsted on June 26. Plus, there are countless smaller parties and get-togethers in neighborhoods, bars and even at the Lincoln Park Zoo.

Reset checks in with the lead organizer of Chicago Pride Fest for a preview of what to expect next weekend.

GUEST: Mark Liberson, chairperson of the Chicago Pride Fest