Pride Fest returns to Northalsted next weekend

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago is pulling out all the stops for the return of Pride Fest.

The two-day street festival takes over the Northalsted neighborhood next weekend, celebrating LGBTQ+ life, culture, and community.

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The festivities serve as a lead-up to the Chicago Pride Parade, which steps off on the following Sunday, June 28.

Festival committee member Abbi Bryson and performer MZ Ruff N Stuff joined ABC7 to discuss on Saturday morning.

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