Legendary Chicago dance diva Loleatta Holloway (‘Love Sensation,’ ‘Hit and Run’), versatile dance/soul icon Linda Clifford (‘If My Friends Could See Me Now’) and Grammy-nominated Chicago blues artist Liz Mandville Greeson are among the artists scheduled to perform at ‘Pride Fest,’ a gay/lesbian community celebration on Saturday, June 26, on North Halsted St. between Waveland and Grace.
Held one day before the annual gay/lesbian Pride Parade, Pride Fest is sponsored by the Northalsted Area Merchants Association. Suggested gate donation is $5. Hours are Noon-9 p.m. Among the others scheduled to perform at Pride Fest are: Chicagoan Suzanne Palmer (dance/electonica); alternative rocker Kimi Hayes; and Zelma Davis, a lead singer with the popular ’90s New York dance act C + C Music Factory.
In addition to two stages, Pride Fest will feature food and arts & crafts vendors. The Pride Fest lineup (updates/more info at 773-868-3010 or www.chicagoevents.com) is:
Grace/Halsted Stage
— Noon: Chezwick
— 1:30 p.m.: Lakeside Pride
— 4 p.m.: Zelma Davis (from C+C Music)
— 4:45 p.m.: Loleatta Holloway
— 5:30 p.m.: Suzanne Palmer
— 7:30 p.m.: Linda Clifford
Waveland/Halsted Stage
— 5 p.m.: Liz Mandville Greeson
— 6:30 p.m.: Kimi Hayes
— 7:30 p.m.: DJ