Thousands of people packed into one Chicago neighborhood at the 45th annual Pride Parade, the first since same-sex marriages were legalized in Illinois. “I believe in equal rights for everyone and that means everyone. Even if I didn’t have a gay son I probably would be involved,” Carlisle told . Chicago's Gay Pride Parade - June 29, 2014.
On Sunday, June 17, performers include LGBT ally and Go-Go’s founder Belinda Carlisle, Blake Lewis, Brian Justin Crumb, and Mya. “I have a big gay following and have a lot of really close friends who are gay as well. I’m a big supporter of everyone,” Olivero told before his 2014 Chicago Pride Fest appearance. Pride Fest kicks off on Saturday, June 16, with La Bouche, Chicago-native Carlito Olivero, Frenchie Davis, Kim English, and Jessica Sanchez, a finalist from season 11 of American Idol. “No neighborhood puts on a better party than Northalsted,” said Northalsted Business Alliance Executive Director Chad Honeycutt. “But more importantly, Pride Fest fosters an atmosphere of celebration, appreciation and hope that is special to this event.”
International R&B idol Mya and iconic diva Belinda Carlisle are among the entertainment lineup, featuring a mix of national acts and local talent making for 2 full days of non-stop entertainment in the heart of Northalsted this June. There are not many texts to refer to on Gay pride parades. Chicago, IL – Chicago Pride Fest 2018 is less than two months away, and today, organizers are kicking off the annual buzz leading up to the festivities by announcing the entertainment acts pegged to take the stage this year. In Barcelona, the demonstration on June 28th gathered 5 000 people.