AAC's Top 10 List: No. 7 - Chicago Pride Fest

It's all about GLBT pride at Chicago Pride Fest! Slated to be held June 22-23, 2012 - immediately before Chicago's iconic Pride Parade on June 24 – this festive two-day event marks the first official party of summer. Hosted by the Northalsted Business Alliance,this crowd-pleasing gay and lesbian celebration of community pride showcases an eclectic lineup of arts and crafts, food and other vendors. It also features entertainment on two stages with one dedicated to some of Chicago's fine performers in the gay community. Since this event celebrates the unique identity of the individual, anyone and everyone is invited to attend. If you plan to be in Chicago in the days following NCVS, this event is inescapable as hints of the hilarity on Halsted can be spotted citywide.

Public transportation is encouraged as the best way to get to the festival. The CTA Red Line "L" (Belmont, Addison stops) or Brown Line "L" (Belmont) are conveniently located just a few blocks from the festival. For routes, directions and connections, call 773.836.7000 or visit www.transitchicago.com.

The Chicago Pride Parade attracts about 500,000 attendees