Grammy Winner Chandler Moore to Headline 2025 Chicago Gospel Music Festival

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Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced that Grammy Award-winning gospel artist Chandler Moore will headline the 2025 Chicago Gospel Music Festival, taking place Saturday, July 12, at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park. Free of charge to the public, the annual festival celebrates Chicago’s pivotal role in the development of gospel music — a genre that continues to shape the cultural, spiritual and artistic identity of the city. The festival will also include a Mayoral Proclamation honoring Don Jackson, a trailblazer in gospel music media and founder of the Stellar Awards. Additional featured performances include the award-winning gospel vocalist Jekalyn Carr; Deandre Patterson and Janet Sutton presenting “The Chicago Unity Choir”; Lil Harry with a tribute to Chicago’s rich quartet tradition; Ray Bady and Queenie will be presenting a showcase of emerging talent from Chicago Youth United.  The festival will kick off at Cloud Gate in Millennium Park from noon to 3:45 p.m. with the Chicago Choirs & More Showcase, a vibrant presentation of local choirs and community performers. For more information, visit www.chicago.gov/DCASE.

Photo Credit: Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events

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