Pride North attracts large crowds

The Pride North festival, held between Lunt and Farwell on Glenwood Ave., drew many to Rogers Park after the parade on Sun., June 30. Now in its third year, this street fest, sponsored by Rogers Park gay bars The Glenwood and Sidecar Bar, treated proud attendees to DJ sets by Foxfonix, Voxbox, The Byrne Twins and Herrbear; as well as festival staples Sixteen Candles and local gay singer/sonwriter Mark Ortega.