Chicago Pride Fest will return for its 20th annual two-day celebration in October, organizers announced.
The LGBTQ+ street festival, organized by Northalsted Business Alliance, will take place Oct. 1 and 2, concluding just before the Chicago Pride Parade on Sunday, Oct. 3.
While Pride Fest usually takes place in June, this year's mid-fall celebration was necessary because of COVID-19, organizers said.
"Northalsted celebrates pride year-round; a fall festival will be no less extravagant and celebratory," said Northalsted President Ramesh Ariyanayakam in a statement.
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The festival welcomes all ages, and a $15 donation is suggested.
The street festival will be located on Halsted Street from Addison to Grace Street. Hours are 4 p.m.-10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 1, and 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat. Oct. 2.
Performer lineup, schedule details and vendor application information will be announced soon, the organization said.
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Next year the fest and parade will once again take place in June. For more information on Chicago Pride Fest, visit www.pridefestchicago.com.
