Saturday, June 11th
10 AM - 5 PM
Downtown Ottawa, IL
Jordan Block & Washington Square Park
Entertainment
Washington Square Park
101 E Lafayette St
All of the above entertainment will be at Washington Square Park at 101 E Lafayette St. Times may be subject to change.
Jordan Block
123 W Main St
All of the above entertainment will be at the Jordan block at 123 W Main St. Times may be subject to change.
Prairie Fox Books
719 La Salle St
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The Ottawa Family Pride Festival will also be LIVE on 95.3 JACK FM with Tony B from 9:30am to 11:30am!
"Pets for Pride" Parade
10:00am
Lineup begins at 9:40am. Parade and event kickoff starts at 10:00am. Registration is free, but a 50/50 raffle at the SOCU booth will be taking donations for Pet Project the whole day!
Leonardo Music for Kids
10:30am to 11:30am
Bring your dancing shoes and best air guitar moves...it's time to go ROCKIN' with LEONARDO. He is a Parents' Choice Award winning family musician from Chicago strumming nationwide on his orange electric guitar. Check out his website here!
The Stu Show
12:00pm to 1:00pm
Be Positive, Be Kind, and Read! Stu has performed at festivals, schools, corporate events, and fundraisers across America with his fun, lively show encouraging kindness and positivity. Check out his website here!
Cheryl Rodey
1:00pm to 3:00pm
​A Chicagoland local and full time musician, Cheryl Rodey is a vocal powerhouse and talented songwriter. Whether performing her own originals or blowing the roof off with her version of well known tunes, she is an exciting and dynamic musician to catch. Check out her website here!
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Dance-A-Long with Karl!
3:00pm to 3:30pm
Join speaker, educator, and advocate Karli Johnson's Drag King persona, "Karl" Johnson, at Washington Park and tear up the dance floor with him! Check out Karli's website and organization, Stories Speak Education, here!
Ottawa Pride Choir
4:00pm
All singers of any age and skill level are welcome to join the Ottawa Community Pride Choir in their performance at the Family Pride Festival! For info on how to join and who to contact, click here!
DJ Phil K Swift
10:00am to 5:00pm
DJ Phil K Swift will be spinning vinyl in Washington Park all day, bringing that Disco House, Freestyle, and Underground Chicago Sound to the Ottawa Family Pride Festival! Check out his Facebook here!
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Mobile Beats DJ
10:00am
Come jam out to some great tunes at the Jordan Block with Mobile Beats! They will also be providing music for our big drag show at 11:00am. Check them out on Facebook here!
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Pride Festival Drag Show
11:00am to 12:30pm
Join us for an absolutely FABULOUS drag show hosted by the one and only JJ Adonis and Aurora Divine! Plus, there will be a fundraising drag performance by our own Dylan Conmy, and a special message from the boy who inspired the entire festival. View the full lineup of performances here!
Magnolia Dance Collective
1:00pm to 1:30pm
The Magnolia Dance Collective is a FCBD® dance troupe that has delighted audiences all over the state of Illinois, and will be bringing their unique and beautiful style of performance to the Family Pride Festival. Check them out on Facebook here!
The Belle Rangers
2:00pm to 3:30pm
​Katie Belle and the Belle Rangers are an earthy, roots-rock band shaped by timeless tales; and they will be bringing those stories and their music to our Jordan Block stage during the Family Pride Festival. Check out their website here!
Drag Story Hour
1:00pm to 2:00pm
Join the incomparable JJ Adonis and Aurora Divine for a special Pride Storytime at Prairie Fox Books! Their exciting and engaging style of storytelling is sure to have you in stitches. Check out pictures from last year's Drag Story Hour here!
Be Proud to Stop Bullying
4:15pm to 5:00pm
Join Karli Johnson for an engaging and fun anti-bullying program for kids and adults of all ages. Learn how to stop bullying, get support, and embrace your unique, beautiful self! The first 40 people to attend get a free Pride inspirational notebook and pencil gift set sponsored by Prairie Fox Books. Learn more about this event here!
Activities
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Open Space Kids Create Tent will have a free craft for kids to do in Washington Square Park from 11:00am to 4:00pm!
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There will be free face painting & a make-and-take craft for kids in Washington Square Park provided by Diane Martin, who will also be taking donations to help the Safe House Animal Rescue League of Mendota!
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Circus Performer Ky Chameleon will be doing face painting, balloon animals and more in Washington Park!
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The Ice Queen will be in Washington Park from 12:00pm to 3:00pm for pictures, autographs, and coronation ceremonies! There will even be temporary tattoos and coronation gifts available for $5 each, all courtesy of Caitlyn's Ever After LLC!
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Two panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt will be hosted for viewing during the Pride Festival at Open Table UCC Ottawa at 910 Columbus Street. These two panels are an incredible tribute to just some of the over 100,000 individuals represented on the 35-year-old Memorial in its entirety, which documents lives lost to AIDS.
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There are sure to be even more activities and opportunities the day of the event, so make sure to stop on by!
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vendors
*All major food vendors are on the Jordan Block.
Washington Square Park
101 E Lafayette St
Merchant Vendors​
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Barb's Custom Crafts & Rocks - Hand-Painted Rocks & Pride Items
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Beadedpinktopia - Indigenous Beadwork & Accessories
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Boho Custom Crafts - T-Shirts, Mugs, Laser Wood Items
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Bold & Curvy Boutique - Graphic T-Shirts
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Brightside - Addiction Treatment & Outpatient Program Information
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Chameleon Creations - Face Painting, Balloon Animals & More
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Cloe's Cookies - All-Natural, Homemade Dog Treats
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Constellation Nuclear (Exelon) - Information & Free Giveaways
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Diane Martin Face Painting - Face Painting & Donations to Safe House Animal Rescue
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Discovery Toys - Educational Toys/Books/Games
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Emotive Art & Fire Therapy - Paintings & Abstract Art
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Empowering Minds Counseling - Therapy Information
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GRAB Magazine - LGBTQ+ Publication
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Hardscrabble - Custom Laser Products
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Howlin Moon Barkery - Dog Treats & Retail
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Jane Schomas Quilts - Handmade Quilts
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Kristine's Shower - Bath & Body
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Lindsey Nagle - Snack Foods & Kitchen Items
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Mary Kay Cosmetics - Skin Care, Cosmetics
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Mermaid Shadowdance - Mermaid/Pirate for Hire
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My & Lu - Mama & Me Styles
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Mythic Bath Company - Bath Products & Candles
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Pipe Dream Salon - Laser Cut Jewelry & Pride Swag
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Potions & Baubles - Jewelry & Perfume
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Red Porch Ribbons - Wreaths, Swag & Decor
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Simply Decorated - Baked Goods
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SOCU - Financial Information and 50/50 Raffle for Pet Parade
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Tina Sabia-Martin - Mary Kay Consultant
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Touch of Magic - Sugar Scrubs & Bath Tea
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Verdant Leather - Leather Goods
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Who Needs Therapy When You Crochet - Crochet & Pride Items
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Nonprofit & Informational Booths​
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Affirming Hearts - LGBTQ+ Family-Focused Group; FREE HUGS!
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Alzheimer's Association - Information & Support for Individuals with Alzheimer's and Caregivers
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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
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Arukah Institute of Healing - Alternative & Holistic Health
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Bridges Community Center - Independent Senior Living
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Central Illinois Friends - Support for HIV+ Individuals, Free Testing & Health Care
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Equality Illinois - Civil Rights Advocates
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Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living
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Illinois Valley Community College GSA
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North Central Behavioral Health Systems - Mental Health & Substance Abuse Support
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Open Table UCC - Spiritual & Religious Support
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Ottawa High School GSA
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Pet Project - Pet Adoption Service
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PFLAG - Group for LGBTQ+ People, Families & Allies
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Planned Parenthood - Health Tools & Resources
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Safe Journeys - Abuse Prevention, Awareness & Support
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Valley Immigrant Advocates - Legal Immigration Services
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Will County NOW - National Women's Organization for Equality & Justice
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WRWO Radio - Community Radio
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Youth Outlook of Ottawa - LGBTQ+ Support for Youth Ages 12-20
Jordan Block
123 W Main St
Food Vendors
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Bertha Food Truck - Arepas & sandwiches with changing fillings/toppings based on seasonal & local flavors & event themes.
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Ferguson Concessions - Classic fair food, with a special Golden Girls themed menu for our event!
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Keely's Castle - Cotton candy for all your festival needs!
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Lodi Tap House - Burgers & sandwiches!
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T's Food Shack - Pork chops, pulled pork, twister chips, funnel cakes & more!
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Merchant Vendors​
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Anna Lee Therapy - Jewelry, Pipes, Art
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Broke Glass Chick - Stained Glass Art
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Goetz Creative - Raw Quartz Clusters, Resin Art, Poured Art & More
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Joce Made: Handmade Artisan Jewelry
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K. Daraban Art & Misc. - Handmade Paintings & Crafts
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K&K Tees & Tumblers - Custom T-Shirts
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L. Malm Arts - Oil Paintings & Digital Fine Arts
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Parlilian Treasures & Mi Bolsa - Handmade Fiber Arts
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Perfect Moments Event Shoppe - Bakery, Gift Items & Event Planning
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Rachel Brisbois Art - Fine Art & Paint-By-Numbers
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Rebecca Ann Reed - Unique Gift Art & Paintings
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Shanna Dugan Photography - Film Photography
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SubRealities - Art & Gifts
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Wandering Art Photography - Paintings & Photographs
But don't stop there! Check out our digital map to see more downtown businesses that have put up displays for or are part of the event!
additional info
Information booths will be available at both Washington Square Park & the Jordan Block.
Restrooms, sinks, and hand sanitation stations will be available at both Washington Square Park & the Jordan Block. Handicapped Accessible restrooms are available.
Free bottled water for people & pets, and clean, indoor restrooms with changing stations will be available at Reddick Public Library on 1010 Canal Street.
We'd like to give a huge thank you to our sponsors!
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Bold & Curvy Boutique
Boss Vapes
BroadPath
City Folk Urban Decor
Equality Illinois
GRAB Magazine
Guys on the Radio
Haze Smokehouse
Heartland by Hand
Jaiden's Tree of Hope Foundation
Johnson Law
Kayak Starved Rock Campground
Kristine's Shower
LaSalle State Bank
Main Street Home
Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Ottawa Visitor's Center
Ottawa YMCA
Post & Prairie Design Studio
Prairie Fox Books
Reddick Public Library
Robb & Amy Hasty
Robin Wilson, Realtor
Star Union Spirits
And a special thanks to:
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The City of Ottawa for help with event planning!
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Thrush Sanitation for their sanitation supplies & services!
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Annette Barr Photography Studio for being our event photographer!
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Studstill Media for covering our event on WALLS 102 and Q Hit Music!
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Post & Prairie Design Studio for design work & marketing!
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The Ottawa Area Chamber for planning & design work!
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The Born This Way Foundation & Channel Kindness Project for their continued support!
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The Windy City Times for their continued support!