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Pride in the Park is set to become one of the first live concert events returning to Chicago this summer and will return for a second year with a fun-filled musical lineup.
“It’s been more than a year, but this summer, live music and meaningful, safe ways to connect with our chosen friends and family is coming back. We are very pleased to meet state guidelines and working with the City of Chicago and Chicago Park District to make this event happen” said Dusty Carpenter, President and lead organizer of Pride in the Park Chicago. “To say we are excited is an understatement,” said Dusty Carpenter, President and lead organizer of Pride in the Park. “We have legendary artists, with 12 Grammys, diverse Allies and Queer icons that are going to simply bring the house down.”
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Pride In The Park first debuted as a one-day event in 2019. It will now return as a limited capacity, two-day ticketed fest on Saturday, June 26th and Sunday, June 27th at the historic Grant Park, home to Lollapalooza.
The event will feature a wide array of musical artists, with The Queen of Funk and ten-time Grammy winner Chaka Khan headlining. Electronic music lovers should be drawn in by the other headliners, DJ producer superstars Gryffin and Tiësto. Adding to up the lineup is Australian singer-songwriter Betty Who, who performed at Pride In The Park’s inaugural edition. Other noteworthy artists include DJ Tracy Young, the first woman ever to receive a Grammy in the remix category, Alyssa Edwards of RuPaul’s Drag Race, and legendary Chicago DJ and deep house producer Derrick Carter.
Adding to up the lineup is Australian singer-songwriter Betty Who, who performed at Pride In The Park’s inaugural edition. Other noteworthy artists include DJ Tracy Young, the first woman ever to receive a Grammy in the remix category, Alyssa Edwards of RuPaul’s Drag Race, and legendary Chicago DJ and deep house producer Derrick Carter.
“To say we are excited is an understatement,” said Dusty Carpenter, President and lead organizer of Pride in the Park. “We have legendary artists, with 12 Grammys, diverse Allies and Queer icons that are going to simply bring the house down.”
In addition to the main stage, full entertainment schedule is forthcoming, CircuitMOM Productions will command their own on-site performances, including drag kings and queens and the worldfamous DJs and that signature electric house music that only CircuitMOM can deliver.
As in 2019, Pride in the Park has once again named the Center on Halsted as its official charity partner and will donate a portion of ticket sales and providing in-kind tickets to ensure LGBTQ and underprivileged youth may participate and celebrate their pride openly.
Tickets go on sale Friday, April 30 at noon and will range from $70 - $200. Updates and ticket sales are available on their website at www.PrideParkChi.com.
