Homewood-Flossmoor Pride Fest Back For a Second Year

HOMEWOOD-FLOSSMOOR, IL — Celebrate Pride Month with the second annual Pride Fest on Friday, June 7, from 5 to 9 p.m.

Residents are invited to join the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District, Village of Flossmoor and Village of Homewood to celebrate the spirit of diversity and inclusion at Irwin Park, 18120 S. Highland Avenue, Homewood. At 5 p.m., food and beverage sales will begin.

Resource and education vendors will be on-site to provide information and support services. Six of Spades and The Bel Canto Community Choir will provide entertainment at the Irwin Park Band shell. Then, Beyond the Blonde, the Midwest's only tribute to P!NK, Gwen Stefani, and Lady Gaga takes the stage at 7 pm. The band showcases the energy and songs of the multi-platinum-selling, Grammy award-winning stars with other fierce female artists of pop and rock.

Admission to Pride Fest is free. Participants are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs. Food, beverages and alcohol will be available for purchase from vendors; outside alcohol prohibited.

Pride Fest is sponsored by Specialized Staffing Solutions.